Associate Researcher-MSH

The Research Program Coordinator will support the NYCHAMP study an NIH-funded research initiative focused on advancing maternal and community health outcomes among underserved populations in Queens NYC.

This position will be based fully onsite at Queens Hospital Center and will play a central role in the coordination and execution of day-to-day research activities including participant recruitment data collection visit coordination and compliance with research protocols. This position emphasizes hands-on research coordination participant engagement and operational support. The coordinator will report directly to the Senior Program Manager and work closely with the research team to ensure high-quality implementation of the study in accordance with NIH IRB and institutional standards.

This role offers the opportunity to directly contribute to an important NIH-funded study dedicated to improving maternal and community health outcomes in Queens. You will be part of a research team that centers equity community trust and culturally responsive care while generating evidence to inform better health systems and interventions. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented organized and committed to advancing health equity through rigorous community-responsive research.

1. Research Coordination & Implementation
   1. Support the implementation of the NYCHAMP study through coordination of all participant-facing research activities.
   2. Conduct participant screening recruitment and enrollment in accordance with approved research protocols.
   3. Schedule and coordinate participant visits ensuring timely follow-up and continuity of care and data collection.
   4. Assist in administering questionnaires surveys and other study instruments during research visits.
   5. Collect document and manage quantitative and qualitative data accurately and consistently.
   6. Maintain precise and confidential participant records in compliance with HIPAA and research regulations.
   7. Support adherence to ethical guidelines institutional policies and NIH/IRB requirements.
   8. Contribute to the development and refinement of research protocols SOPs and data collection tools.
2. Program & Administrative Support
   1. Provide day-to-day operational support for research activities conducted onsite at Queens Hospital.
   2. Maintain organized research files tracking systems and databases for participant and study documentation.
   3. Assist the research team with scheduling coordination and logistical planning.
   4. Prepare reports and summaries related to recruitment retention and study progress.
   5. Participate in research-related meetings trainings and study briefings.
3. Participant Engagement & Support
   1. Serve as a primary point of contact for participants throughout the research process.
   2. Provide clear communication and guidance regarding study procedures and visit schedules.
   3. Foster a respectful culturally responsive and trauma-informed environment for participants.
   4. Troubleshoot participant-related challenges and coordinate with the research team to resolve barriers to participation.
4. Quality Assurance & Compliance
   1. Ensure fidelity to study protocols and data integrity standards.
   2. Support monitoring of enrollment targets visit completion and data accuracy.
   3. Report deviations concerns or challenges to research leadership in a timely manner.

-Bachelors degree in public health global health or relevant degree plus 1-2 years experience in research and/or clinical administration preferred

-1-2 years of experience in public health research coordination or study implementation

-Experience with participant recruitment and data collection

-Familiarity with maternal health community health or chronic disease research

-Experience working in hospital-based or community clinical environments

Computer Skills:

-Intermediate MS Office Suite skills

-Google Suite Intermediate

-REDCap- Intermediate

-Statistical software (SAS R or other): Basic preferred

-Qualitative analysis software (NVivo Dedoose or other): basic preferred

-Project management tools (Asana) Basic preferred

-Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

-Exceptional attention to detail and organizational abilities

-Ability to work independently in a fast-paced clinical setting

-Cultural humility and sensitivity when working with diverse populations

-Strong problem-solving and time management skills

-Language: Native or advanced written and oral proficiency in Spanish or Bengali or Haitian Creole