Research Data Associate, Brooklyn * Bilingual in English & Spanish preferred *

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Position Summary:

We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Research Data Associate. In this role, the successful candidate will support several projects relating to the impact that environmental factors have on children's health and development. Currently our team is working on studies requiring team members to collect process and store biological and medical history data for NYU Factors Influencing Reproductive Success and Time to pregnancy (NYU FIRST); NYU Children's Health & Environment Study (NYU CHES); Environmental influences on child health outcomes (ECHO); NYU Pediatric Obesity, Metabolism and Kidney Cohort Center. This position will support a growing program of work assisting mainly with day-to-day research activities and data collection.

Job Responsibilities:

• Obtain informed consent from study participants and carefully follow study protocols and scripts.
• Communicate with research participants, including but not limited to: scheduling, confirming, and rescheduling appointments.
• Collect biospecimen samples from research participants and safely transport the samples to the lab.
• Obtain diet clinical data including: body measurements, DXA scans, and blood pressure measurements.
• Administer additional study assessments like diet/physical activity questionnaires, chart abstraction, cord blood and delivery/postnatal EHR Extraction as well as anthropometric measurements.
• Conduct follow-up calls with participants to ensure accurate data collection and assist with questionnaire data collection. Keep records of all interactions in our call center database in a comprehensible way.
• Complete all necessary paperwork and data documentation, including but not limited to data collection, and documentation of specimen delivery and participant incentives.
• Perform data entry and database management activities.
• Support the study including but not limited to: creating electronic study forms, cleaning data, and generating reports to be used for participant scheduling and follow-up.
• Ensure adequate stocking of supplies and report needs to supervisor.
• Maintain a positive and accommodating relationship with study team and participants.
• Evening and weekend hours and some travel required.
• Other duties and projects as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

To qualify you must have an Associate's degree plus one year related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience. Computer literate with good interpersonal, writing and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelors degree plus 1-3 years of related experience in a health care, research, or educational environment. Strong interpersonal and communications skills, including written and verbal skills. Ability to prioritize work, operate under tight deadlines, and meet deadlines. Excellent organizational skills, accuracy and attention to detail; ability to operate independently and with good judgment. Proficiency with various software packages, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Access etc.,

Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.


NYU Grossman School of Medicine provides its staff with far more than just a place to work. Rather, we are an institution you can be proud of, an institution where you'll feel good about devoting your time and your talents. At NYU Langone Health, we are committed to supporting our workforce and their loved ones with a comprehensive benefits and wellness package. Our offerings provide a robust support system for any stage of life, whether it's developing your career, starting a family, or saving for retirement. The support employees receive goes beyond a standard benefit offering, where employees have access to financial security benefits, a generous time-off program and employee resources groups for peer support. Additionally, all employees have access to our holistic employee wellness program, which focuses on seven key areas of well-being: physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care. The benefits and wellness package is designed to allow you to focus on what truly matters. Join us and experience the extensive resources and services designed to enhance your overall quality of life for you and your family.


NYU Grossman School of Medicine is an equal opportunity employer and committed to inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration. We require applications to be completed online.

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NYU Langone Health provides a salary range to comply with the New York state Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $53,797.97 - $53,797.97 Annually. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, specialty, education, and hospital need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.

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