Full-time, Paid, Clinical Research Assistant, Special Surgery
Posted: March 20
Organization The Hospital for Special Surgery
Position Description Dr. Geoffrey Westrich at the Hospital for Special Surgery is seeking a Clinical Research Assistant to assist with various research tasks. Studies include retrospective trials, outcome trials, non-interventional trials, and low-risk interventional trials.
Responsibilities include:
Obtaining informed consent from patients
Submitting IRB applications for new studies and continuing reviews
Organizing and maintaining paperwork related to industry-sponsored and independent clinical studies
Completing data reports for hospitals and industries.
Acting as a liaison between physicians, patients, biostatisticians, other research assistants and all medical staff
Entering data into an electronic database or Excel files
Contacting patients between visits to ensure compliance and answer any questions
Position Requirements
Bachelor’s degree required
One year of experience in clinical research a plus
Published writing a plus
Basic knowledge of Orthopedic and/or Rheumatologic terminology a plus
Time Commitment Full-time with a minimum commitment of two years
Compensation TBD
Apply To apply or for any questions, please email your resume and cover letter to Ahava Muskat. muskata@hss.edu
