Research Coordinator

Position Summary

This position will support multiple projects led by Dr. Yongkang Zhang, Assistant Professor in the Department of Population Health Sciences. Specific responsibilities include coordination of health services research projects, preparation for internal review board protocols for research, assistance in the design of evaluation tools/instruments, and preparation for reports, manuscripts, and conference proceedings. Under supervisions, this role will also conduct health services data collection and analysis for research projects.

Job Responsibilities

  • Develops and implements documentation of research activities including decisions and follow-ups with research teams in-person and virtually.
  • Coordinates the collection, compilation, documentation, and analysis of health services research data from various sites. Assists in the determination of guidelines for the collection of data and or administration of health services research studies.
  • Under direction, participate in qualitative interviews and conduct data analysis of qualitative data.
  • Under direction, conducts quantitative data analysis using various datasets (e.g., administrative claims) and software (e.g., STATA).
  • Creates IRB and/or IACUC protocols, submits for review/approval and maintains correspondence with sponsoring agency, IRB, and collaborative institutions.
  • Under direction, develops and implements recruitment of study participants. Monitors and evaluates the success of varying recruitment techniques.
  • Participates in protocol development as it relates to health services research data collection.
  • Assesses, analyzes, prepares, and coordinates standardized study protocols with study investigators and sites.
  • Works closely with collaborators and study personnel to coordinate and conduct site visits (locally and nationally).
  • Coordinates, conducts, and assists with health services research trainings including lectures and lab exercises.
  • Drafts research presentations and posters for conferences or seminars.
  • Drafts conference abstracts and manuscripts for peer-review.
  • Conducts expert literature reviews with little direction.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.

Education

Bachelor's degree at minimum. Master’s degree preferred.

Experience

Approximately 2 years of experience in health-related role, in clinical or research setting.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Experience with conducting and carrying out protocols and research coordination.
  • Familiarity with IRB interaction, regulatory policies, database input and report generation.
  • Research experience in an academic health center with exposure to a team research environment at all levels (senior investigators, nurses, research coordinators, lab technicians).

Licenses and Certifications

N/A

Working Conditions/Physical Demands

In person for at least 4 days a week.

Competencies

  • Appreciates and understands the connection between individual goals, departmental goals, and the organizational mission.
  • Approaches our job knowing that there are internal and external customers whose expectations we strive to exceed.
  • Demonstrates integrity and ethics at all times.
  • Maintains a flexible and forward-thinking approach to the way work is done.
  • Maintains a team-oriented approach and possesses the ability to cultivate positive and collegial workplace relationships.
  • Possesses excellent work-related skills and the ability to apply them, while continually seeking ways to improve.
  • Possesses the ability to facilitate the flow of information through effective written and oral communication.
  • Understands the need to be responsible for our own outcomes and takes pride in delivering the best possible work product.

To Apply or for Inquiries:

Interested applicants should submit a letter of interest highlighting their research interests and

career goals and a curriculum vita to Dr. Yongkang Zhang at yoz2009@med.cornell.edu. Applications will be reviewed in a rolling manner beginning December 9th.

Salary established below per annum commensurate with qualifications experience: $63,906 - $78,450 

Weill Cornell Medicine is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Weill Cornell Medicine provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, color, age, religion, protected veteran or disability status, or genetic information.

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