We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Research Coordinator.
The Research Coordinator will accelerate and facilitate the research endeavors of the Environmental Pediatrics Division of the NYU School of Medicine.
Specifically, this candidate will work closely with the Principal Investigator to collaborate on several projects that will support research into the effects of early-life environmental exposures on children's health.
Under the new NIH-funded national study, Environmental Influences on Child Health Outcomes (ECHO), we are following infants, young children, and their mothers to determine associations between environmental factors and conditions such as obesity, diabetes, and cardiovascular diseases.
Job Responsibilities:
Minimum Qualifications:
To qualify you must have a Bachelor degree or equivalent in business administration, health care administration or related field.
Minimum of two years of progressively responsible project coordination experience, preferably in a research setting.
Proficiency in using various Microsoft Office applications such as Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint and Outlook.
Familiar with Internet applications.
Effective oral, written, communication, interpersonal skills.
Ability to interface effectively with all levels of management and must work and communicate effectively with both internal and external customers.
Ability to work within a team environment as well as independently.
Commitment to continuous learning as required by department administration.
Ability to operate research related equipment
Ability to work and make decisions independently.
Time management skills and ability to multitask.
Ability to identify, analyze and solve problems: Ability to work well under pressure.
Preferred Qualifications:
Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC) Certification is preferred (required in some disciplines).
Knowledge of basic medical terminology is preferred.
Experience working in an Academic Medical Center preferred
Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.