RESEARCH ASSOCIATE

Montefiore Medical Center
United States, New York, Bronx
Jul 02, 2025
City/State: Bronx, New York Grant Funded: Yes Department: Neuro - Research/Clinical Work Shift: Day Work Days: MON-FRI Scheduled Hours: 8:30 AM-5 PM Scheduled Daily Hours: 7.5 HOURS Pay Range: $49,920.00-$62,400.00 The Department of Neurology is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Research Associate to join our Neuromuscular Program. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to meaningful, patient-centered research in a dynamic academic medical environment. Position Overview: The Research Associate will be responsible for the day-to-day coordination and execution of clinical research studies focused on neuromuscular disorders. This includes managing study start-up, protocol implementation, subject recruitment, data collection, regulatory submissions, and compliance oversight. The role will also involve working closely with clinical staff, study sponsors, and partner sites for multi-center trials. Key Responsibilities: Coordinate study start-up activities and implement research protocols Train and support clinical staff in study procedures Identify and recruit eligible patients and/or surrogates Conduct informed consent and data collection activities Process and securely store research data and specimens Prepare and maintain IRB submissions, amendments, and approvals Monitor study compliance and report adverse events Maintain regulatory documents, personnel logs, and study tracking tools Collaborate with sponsors and other research sites Assist with study budgeting and financial tracking Collect basic clinical quality metrics as required Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in a health-related or scientific field required Master's degree in a health-related or scientific field preferred Prior experience in clinical research preferred Human Subjects Protection training preferred (e.g., CITI certification) Bilingual (Spanish) preferred Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple priorities Comfortable working both independently and in a team environment Willingness to work flexible hours depending on study needs Ability to travel occasionally for site visits or training sessions Montefiore Medical Center is an equal employment opportunity employer. Montefiore Medical Center will recruit, hire, train, transfer, promote, layoff and discharge associates in all job classifications without regard to their race, color, religion, creed, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, age, gender, actual or presumed disability, history of disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic predisposition or carrier status, pregnancy, military status, marital status, or partnership status, or any other characteristic protected by law.