Job Description
The Neuropathology Brain Bank & Research CoRE is seeking a highly motivated individual to join our team as a Core Research Associate I to participate in clinical and translational research related to the neurology and neuropathology of Parkinson's disease and other neurodegenerative disorders. The individual will interface with teams of neurologists, neuropathologists, and basic scientists, making the position ideal for someone interested in exploring the underlying mechanisms of these devastating brain diseases. The individual will report directly to the supervising neurologists and neuropathologists at both sites and participate in clinical and translational research related to Parkinson's disease and other neurodegenerative disorders. The position will include on-site duties at both the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and at the Regional Parkinson's and Movement Disorders Center at the James J. Peters (Bronx) VA Medical Center.
The Neuropathology Brain Bank & Research CoRE is an Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Dean's Center of Research Excellence. We focus on the brain donation process and research support of neurodegenerative diseases such as dementias, movement disorders, and traumatic brain injury. This includes speaking to potential donors and gathering clinical history, processing the brain tissue in multiple states, performing and analyzing histology, autopsy report writing, and molecular/genetic analysis. Additionally, we distribute human brain tissue and perform histology services for outside researchers.
Qualifications
Bachelors
1 year in research environment OR Masters in relevant field
Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills
Familiarity with Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and Adobe Acrobat
Highly desired but not required:
Spanish language fluency
Familiarity with REDCap, electronic medical records (Epic and VA CPRS), and HIPAA regulations
Experience with the preparation of IRB protocols and other regulatory paperwork
Prior experience with the administration of research questionnaires
Responsibilities
The Core Research Associate will provide scientific and administrative support to the Principal Investigators of a VA-funded Merit award, Clinical and Pathological Pheno@types of Parkinsonism Related to traumatic brain injury (TBI) in Veterans. The incumbent's research activities will assist in implementation of this protocol by applying methods defined by the supervisors according to the study protocol. These duties may include, but are not limited to:
Screening and recruitment of potential research participants, scheduling research appointments, and obtaining informed consent for research studies and a brain donor registry
Checking vital signs and administering research questionnaires
Collection, processing, and transportation of blood and other biological samples (training will be provided)
Chart abstraction, data collection, and data entry into spreadsheets and databases, including REDCap
Coordination of brain donation to the Mount Sinai Neuropathology Brain Bank
Preparation of Institutional Review Board (IRB) documents and other regulatory paperwork
Extracting data for statistical analysis
Assistance with literature searches, presentations, and publications
Ordering equipment and supplies as needed for patient care and clinical research
Interfacing with clinicians and researchers at VA sites and Mount Sinai Hospital
Additional duties as assigned
The research coordinator will be expected to obtain and maintain certification in the Protection of Human Subjects, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), phlebotomy, bloodborne pathogens, transportation of hazardous materials, administration of specific research questionnaires/assessments, and other certifications as required. The position may include occasional travel to other sites including the Hudson Valley VA Medical Center.
The ideal candidate will be able to dedicate at least 2 years to this full-time position due to the extensive training required
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About the Mount Sinai Health System:
Mount Sinai Health System is one of the largest academic medical systems in the New York metro area, with more than 48,000 employees working across eight hospitals, more than 400 outpatient practices, more than 300 labs, a school of nursing, and a leading school of medicine and graduate education. Mount Sinai advances health for all people, everywhere, by taking on the most complex health care challenges of our time - discovering and applying new scientific learning and knowledge; developing safer, more effective treatments; educating the next generation of medical leaders and innovators; and supporting local communities by delivering high-quality care to all who need it. Through the integration of its hospitals, labs, and schools, Mount Sinai offers comprehensive health care solutions from birth through geriatrics, leveraging innovative approaches such as artificial intelligence and informatics while keeping patients' medical and emotional needs at the center of all treatment. The Health System includes more than 9,000 primary and specialty care physicians; 13 joint-venture outpatient surgery centers throughout the five boroughs of New York City, Westchester, Long Island, and Florida; and more than 30 affiliated community health centers. We are consistently ranked by U.S. News & World Report's Best Hospitals, receiving high "Honor Roll" status, and are highly ranked: No. 1 in Geriatrics, top 5 in Cardiology/Heart Surgery, and top 20 in Diabetes/Endocrinology, Gastroenterology/GI Surgery, Neurology/Neurosurgery, Orthopedics, Pulmonology/Lung Surgery, Rehabilitation, and Urology. New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai is ranked No. 12 in Ophthalmology. U.S. News & World Report's "Best Children's Hospitals" ranks Mount Sinai Kravis Children's Hospital among the country's best in several pediatric specialties. The Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai is ranked No. 11 nationwide in National Institutes of Health funding and in the 99th percentile in research dollars per investigator according to the Association of American Medical Colleges. Newsweek's "The World's Best Smart Hospitals" ranks The Mount Sinai Hospital as No. 1 in New York and in the top five globally, and Mount Sinai Morningside in the top 20 globally.
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Compensation Statement
Mount Sinai Health System (MSHS) provides a salary range to comply with the New York City Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $58661 - $76727 Annually. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, education, and hospital need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.
