Clinical Research Coordinator-Psychiatry Dr. Clara Li

DescriptionThe Clinical Research Coordinator I (CRC I) will be expected to lead and independently complete daily activities of clinical research studies, as determined by the PI and other leadership in the lab. The CRC I will work closely with the lab leadership to report project updates and next steps.

The primary goal of this research project is to study the cognitive health of older Chinese Americans. Participants will undergo a standard dementia evaluation that includes a medical exam, cognitive testing, clinical assessment, and a research blood draw.

Responsibilities

• Conducts routine and standardized human subjects research using appropriate research or interview techniques specific to subject matter of the research project, under direct supervision of the PI and other leadership in the lab.
• Leads clinical research activities across multiple studies including, but not limited to: obtaining informed consent, screening participants for eligibility, registering patients with sponsoring agencies, administering neuropsychological testing and questionnaires, answering telephone calls, and monitoring and responding to voicemail messages, emails, and text messages related to participant communication. Home visits and travel within the surrounding community/out-of-state will be required and communicated on a needs basis.
• Executes participant recruitment and community outreach activities to support study enrollment, including conducting daily recruitment calls; planning and attending community outreach events; maintaining referral partnerships with community organizations; identifying and engaging new research collaborators; and adapting study-specific recruitment materials to reach diverse target populations.
• Prepares grant applications, IRB/GCO for submission and filings.
• Maintains source documents and participant files in accordance with hospital procedures. Ensures accurate and complete compilation of participant data through chart reviews.
• Secures, delivers and ships clinical specimens as required by the protocol.
• Assists in the collection, analysis, and review of experimental data for publication and presentation.
• Performs other administrative related duties as needed, which may also include, but is not limited to the training and supervision of CRCs and volunteers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, a science, or a related field required; master’s degree preferred, or an equivalent combination of relevant research experience and education.
• Prior work/internship experience in hospital/clinic/research setting.

Note: Prior human subjects research experience is a plus.

• Being able to speak, write, type, and read proficient English.

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Compensation

The Mount Sinai Health System (MSHS) provides salary ranges that comply with the New York City Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $17 - $41.0783 Hourly. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, education, and operational need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.