OverviewThe Research Specialist - Epidemiology will support clinical, translational, outcomes, and population health research activities within the Department of Medicine. The incumbent will participate in the design, implementation, coordination, analysis, and dissemination of research studies focused on clinical outcomes, epidemiology, quality improvement, and health services research. Responsibilities include management of research databases, regulatory compliance, protocol development, statistical support, participant recruitment, data collection, and preparation of scientific reports, abstracts, publications, and grant-related materials. The position requires close collaboration with faculty investigators, research staff, institutional offices, and external research partners to advance the Department's research mission.
Responsibilities- Coordinate and manage clinical and epidemiologic research studies, including protocol implementation, participant recruitment, data collection, database maintenance, and study documentation.
- Assist faculty investigators with research protocol development, literature reviews, study design, statistical analyses, interpretation of findings, and preparation of scientific manuscripts and presentations.
- Prepare and maintain regulatory documents, IRB submissions, informed consent materials, and study records in compliance with federal regulations, institutional policies, and Good Clinical Practice guidelines.
- Develop, maintain, analyze, and validate research databases using statistical and data management software; generate reports and summaries to support ongoing research initiatives.
- Collaborate effectively with investigators, research coordinators, study sponsors, institutional offices, and external collaborators while maintaining high standards of communication, organization, compliance, and teamwork
Qualifications- Master's Degree in Epidemiology, Public Health, Clinical Research, Health Sciences, Biostatistics, Medicine, or a related scientific discipline required. Doctoral degree preferred.
- CITI Human Subjects Protection Training and/or Good Clinical Practice (GCP) certification preferred.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook); experience with REDCap, statistical analysis software (SAS, SPSS, Stata, or R), data management tools, and electronic medical record systems preferred.
- Minimum three years of experience in clinical research, epidemiologic research, outcomes research, public health, or a related research environment.
- Experience with human subjects research and regulatory compliance preferred.
- Strong analytical and quantitative abilities.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong organizational and project management skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Demonstrated attention to detail and commitment to data quality.
- Experience preparing manuscripts, abstracts, grant applications, and scientific reports preferred.
- Routine use of computers and office equipment. Ability to sit for extended periods and occasionally travel between NYMC, Westchester Medical Center, and affiliated research sites.
Maximum SalaryUSD $90,000.00/Yr.
Minimum SalaryUSD $75,000.00/Yr.
