Research Project Associate, Surgery - Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

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Exciting opportunity at MSK: Join our team as a Research Project Associate! We’re looking for a dynamic clinical research professional to support our HPB Surgery team.

Role Overview:

• Perform data collection, quality control and data analysis for research projects, databases, and research protocols within MSKCC. 
• Responsible for data/project management activities and for data accuracy and integrity associated with clinical research within the disease management team and/or service specific level.
• Participate in special projects and task forces as determined by management.

Key Qualifications:

• 2-4 years of Clinical Research/Project Management experience.
• Experience with statistical programs such as SAS, SPSS, Python, and R.

Core Skills:

• Extensive knowledge and understanding of the regulations pertaining to human subject protection (including 21 CFR and 45 CFR 46 of the United States Code of Federal Regulations) and Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
• Outstanding attention to detail and strong analytical and interpersonal skills.
• Planning and prioritizing work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving to ensure unforeseen issues are handled appropriately and resolved in a timely fashion.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to interact across all levels in a confident, professional manner.
• Enthusiasm and dedication to MSK's vision, mission and values.

Additional Information:

• Location: 1275 York Avenue, NYC
• Schedule: Hybrid
• Reporting to the Clinical Research Manager

Pay Range: $66,500 - $103,100.00

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Learn more about Clinical Research at MSK: Research is integral to our mission at MSK and clinical trials help us discover better forms of patient care and treatment. Our outstanding scientists and clinicians work together to drive innovation and tackle some of the greatest challenges of biomedical science!

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