The Clinical Research Coordinator is an entry human subjects researcher, responsible for conducting and assisting in clinical research studies under the supervision of the Principal Investigator or senior clinical research staff. This individual obtains informed consent, collects, maintains and organizes study information. Assists in the preparation and submission of grant applications and documents (e.g., Institutional Review Board, Grants and Contracts Office).

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.

• Bachelors degree in science or related field preferred or a combination of relevant research experience and education
• 0-2 years of research/human subjects experience
• Being able to speak, write, type, and read proficient English, Mandarin and Cantonese.

 

• 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. 
• Assists in the activities related to clinical research including, but not limited to: obtaining informed consent, screening participants for eligibility, registering patients with sponsoring agencies, administering bilingual neuropsychological testing and questionnaires, and answering telephone calls. Home visits and travel within the surrounding community/out-of-state will be required and communicated on a needs basis. 
• Assists in the collection, analysis, and review of experimental data for publication and presentation. 
• Assist in maintaining source documents and subject files in accordance with Mount Sinai policies and procedures. 
• Ensures accurate, confidential, and complete compilation of data. 
• May secure and ship clinical specimens as required by the protocol. 
• Assist in other related administrative duties as needed.