Career Opportunities

How you move is why we’re here. ® Now more than ever. Get back to what you need and love to do. The possibilities are endless...   Now more than ever, our guiding principles are helping us in our search for exceptional talent - candidates who align with our unique workplace culture and who want to maximize  the abundant opportunities for growth and success.   If this describes you then let’s talk!   HSS is consistently among the top-ranked hospitals for orthopedics and rheumatology by U.S. News & World Report. As a recipient of the Magnet Award for Nursing Excellence, HSS was the first hospital in New York City to receive the distinguished designation. Whether you are early in your career or an expert in your field, you will find HSS an innovative, supportive and inclusive environment. Working with colleagues who love what they do and are deeply committed to our Mission, you too can be part of our transformation across the enterprise   Nurse Coordinator Pre/Post Anesthesia HSS ASC of Manhattan Full-Time   Overview:   The Nurse Coordinator will support oversight of the clinical and operational functions of the HSS ASC of Manhattan. The candidate will serve as a clinical resource /expert in the pre/post care of the HSS patients. The Nurse Coordinator will be a change facilitator. Responsibilities include working with the Senior Director, surgeon and anesthesia teams and supporting hospital departments to set goals and objectives in accordance with HSS strategic initiatives, as well as planning, organizing, and monitoring day to day unit activities in the Department. The Nurse Coordinator will partner closely with the Senior Director with the fiscal responsibility for the unit, facilitating efficient and cost-effective daily operations. The Nurse Coordinator will assist with management and evaluation of unit performance and effectiveness of staff while establishing an environment where both staff and patients are able to reach their full potential. The Nurse Coordinator will coordinate and lead unit activities to assure optimal and appropriate care for all age groups in the unit specific population, consistent with the Mission Statement, philosophy and goals of The HSS ASC of Manhattan and the HSS enterprise. The Nurse Coordinator will support the Medical Leadership of the HSS ASC of Manhattan as a Member of the Medical Executive Committee and QAPI committee, to promote the highest standards of safety and clinical excellence, and quality and performance improvement and is critical to the mission and governance of the HSS ASC of Manhattan. The Nurse Coordinator understands the Magnet Program and culture; and integration of Magnet standards into the nursing department infrastructure. The Nurse Coordinator supports the shared governance model; maintains active engagement, facilitates staff involvement in shared governance and hospital wide committees to ensure ASC representation.     Responsibilties: - Works collaboratively to develops and sustain constructive, effective working relationships with staff on unit, service and departments to achieve optimal quality of patient care. - Participates in providing, monitoring and evaluating the care provided to that targeted patient population through daily patient rounds. - Establishes and maintains a nursing care delivery system consistent with the overall philosophy and goals of the organization. - Establishes and meets deadlines such as staff evaluations, action plans, monthly staff meetings, schedules and interdisciplinary projects. - Maintains satisfactory attendance record. - Supports the shared governance model. Facilitates staff involvement in shared governance and hospital wide committees. Maintains active engagement in council membership, serves as a co-chair to a council and committees. Understands the Magnet Program and integration of Magnet standards into the nursing department infrastructure. - Supports clinical operations of the unit and department as needed, examples include assuming Charge nurse role, taking clinical assignments, and reviewing/ adjusting staff assignments. - Post minutes of staff meeting and other pertinent meeting monthly. Establishes regular communication with entire unit staff, i.e. at minimum monthly staff meetings, rounding and maintaining regular presence on off shift. - Collaborates with the team to coordinate the plan of care for all patients. - Review policies, post-op education material, pediatric education /medication for all clinical areas. - Maintains active engagement council memberships at site and hospital wide committees. - Collaborates with department leadership and Professional Development team to facilitate staff orientation and development. Assists with orientation coordination for new hires and training. - Works collaboratively with the department leadership to provide coverage for the unit. In absence, will provide coverage as needed. Partners with the department leadership and works in implementing operational policies and procedures, and ensure operational efficiencies. - Partners with department leadership and works in implementing operational policies and procedures and ensures operational efficiencies. This includes: completing /monitoring audits in collaboration with Clinicians, completing/monitoring Nursing Tracer and Environmental Tracer unit audits, utilizing the performance improvement model (Plan­ Do-Study-Act) to improve patient outcomes, developing quality management and performance improvement activities, and addressing areas of weakness and developing plans for improvement. - Utilizes the performance improvement model (Plan-Do-Study-Act) to improve patient outcomes. Develops and leads performance improvement activities (at least 1 per year) to address identified gaps, working in collaboration with the Patient Care Director and clinical staff. Completes /monitors NDNQI audits, unit specific audits that include Nursing, Environmental and clinical practice. - Understands the Magnet Program, culture and nursing principles. Supports nursing excellence and the integration of Magnet standards into the nursing and organizational infrastructure. - Assists with driving the Magnet Model components of transformational leadership, structural empowerment, exemplary professional practice, new knowledge and innovations, and works to support projects addressing empirical outcomes. The nurse leader will participate in the culture of mentorship, succession planning, and drive professional development for themselves and their team. - Collaborates with Sr. Director to meet deadlines such as staff evaluations, action plans, monthly staff meetings, schedules and interdisciplinary projects.  

How you move is why we’re here. ® Now more than ever. Get back to what you need and love to do. The possibilities are endless...   Now more than ever, our guiding principles are helping us in our search for exceptional talent - candidates who align with our unique workplace culture and who want to maximize  the abundant opportunities for growth and success.   If this describes you then let’s talk!   HSS is consistently among the top-ranked hospitals for orthopedics and rheumatology by U.S. News & World Report. As a recipient of the Magnet Award for Nursing Excellence, HSS was the first hospital in New York City to receive the distinguished designation. Whether you are early in your career or an expert in your field, you will find HSS an innovative, supportive and inclusive environment. Working with colleagues who love what they do and are deeply committed to our Mission, you too can be part of our transformation across the enterprise.   Research Assistant  Med Staff - Dr. Lee Full-Time   Overview: The research assistant (RA) is an integral member of the orthopedic hand & upper extremity research team who participates in all aspects of research management, scientific study, manuscript preparation, authorship, and quality assurance. Day-to-day responsibilities of the RAs include consenting patients for research studies, obtaining clinical outcome scores, collecting data, collaborating with statisticians, writing abstracts and manuscripts, and preparing scientific presentations. The RA will have the opportunity to shadow the Orthopedic attendings in clinical and surgical arenas.   DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: - Conducts the informed consent process and oversees patient enrollment (requires appropriate training and certification of human research subjects training) - Act as a resource for patients enrolled in clinical studies - Act as a liaison between physicians and study participants - Spearheads efforts to meet patient enrollment targets related to independent research studies - Manages data collection for research studies including but not limited to: collecting clinical data directly from patients, performing measurements for applicable studies, and managing the performance of all other duties as put forth in the protocol.  - Ensures timely data collection and entry - Ensures accuracy of personnel transcribing data from a paper case report form (CRF) into an electronic format.  - Manages and executes all IRB submissions and ensures timeliness and accuracy of these submissions and no lapses in approvals for the study.  - Manages research funding budgets, payments and reimbursements. - Represents the Principal Investigator in departmental audits as well as external audits performed by representatives of the sponsor for each clinical research project.  Works closely with HSS internal monitor for guidance on these activities. - Prioritizes and schedules work activities to ensure that workflow is controlled and meets the need of the department. Communicates and maintains institutional/departmental policies, standard operating procedures, quality standards, improvement initiatives and external legal regulations/regulatory requirements.  - Leads weekly research meetings and updates and manages multiple research projects - Participates in clinical, bench and cadaveric research studies. - Has opportunities for authorship of scientific studies. - Has opportunity to shadow the clinicians in the office and OR.

How you move is why we’re here. ® Now more than ever. Get back to what you need and love to do. The possibilities are endless...   Now more than ever, our guiding principles are helping us in our search for exceptional talent - candidates who align with our unique workplace culture and who want to maximize  the abundant opportunities for growth and success.   If this describes you then let’s talk!   HSS is consistently among the top-ranked hospitals for orthopedics and rheumatology by U.S. News & World Report. As a recipient of the Magnet Award for Nursing Excellence, HSS was the first hospital in New York City to receive the distinguished designation. Whether you are early in your career or an expert in your field, you will find HSS an innovative, supportive and inclusive environment. Working with colleagues who love what they do and are deeply committed to our Mission, you too can be part of our transformation across the enterprise   Research Technician Research Institute, Rheumatology Specific Duties:      Administration: (10%): - Maintain standard operating protocols, list of reagents, study initiatives, assist with IACUC applications - Supervises and trains undergraduate students, medical students and residents in standard operating protocols - Provides weekly update at laboratory meetings Autoimmunity Research (90%):   - Works closely with Principal Investigator in the design and execution of translational studies in autoimmune disease. - Performs in vitro studies, which will include growing human cell lines and primary cells, with subsequent analysis of gene and protein expression. Studies may also include genotyping and flow cytometry, and in vivo mouse experiments. - Animal studies will incorporate use of mouse models of autoimmunity. Technician will be responsible for assisting in surgical procedures, providing animal care, and tissue harvesting techniques and post euthanasia processing. - Clinical studies will involve interaction with the clinical coordinators for collection of patient samples, and processing the samples. - The technician will interact with the research clinical coordinator and research assistants to cross-reference laboratory studies with clinical variables and outcomes.

How you move is why we’re here. ® Now more than ever. Get back to what you need and love to do. The possibilities are endless...   Now more than ever, our guiding principles are helping us in our search for exceptional talent - candidates who align with our unique workplace culture and who want to maximize  the abundant opportunities for growth and success.   If this describes you then let’s talk!   HSS is consistently among the top-ranked hospitals for orthopedics and rheumatology by U.S. News & World Report. As a recipient of the Magnet Award for Nursing Excellence, HSS was the first hospital in New York City to receive the distinguished designation. Whether you are early in your career or an expert in your field, you will find HSS an innovative, supportive and inclusive environment. Working with colleagues who love what they do and are deeply committed to our Mission, you too can be part of our transformation across the enterprise   Postbaccalaureate Researcher (Carl Imhauser/Biomechanics Department) Full-Time   JOB SUMMARY:   The Post-Baccalaureate Researcher Program (www.hss.edu/post-baccalaureate-training-program.asp) offers formal training in clinical and translational science. The program offers opportunities to engage in translational research experiences highly relevant for individuals interested in furthering their career through medical school, graduate school, or other clinical training. The Postbacc Fellow (trainee) will gain aptitude in techniques of patient-centered clinical research, physiology, biomechanics, and data analysis and interpretation. The trainee will build skills in scientific communication in oral and written form by presenting to his peers and mentors at monthly research meetings; by formulating abstracts for presentation at major clinical and scientific conferences; and by preparing publications for submission to well-ranked orthopaedic specialty journals. Clinical shadowing experiences, attending Grand Rounds of clinical services, and participating in laboratory meetings of the Biomechanics Department and of other laboratories of the HSS Research Enterprise (Soft Tissue Laboratory, Research Institute, etc.) will enrich the clinical and translational experience in preparation for graduate or medical school. A minimum 1-year commitment is preferred. The trainee will contribute immediately to on-going clinical research as part of an interdisciplinary clinical and translational research team consisting of sports surgeons, radiologists, mechanical engineers, physical therapists, statisticians, and epidemiologists.   The trainee’s primary project is entitled, “Predicting graft failure in ACL reconstruction: a quantitative imaging, knee stability, and patient-specific knee modeling approach”. Suffering a second ACL injury is a devastating outcome following ACL reconstruction. Our long-term goal is to reduce incidence of ACL reinjury through evidence-based innovation of surgical techniques. The current project will identify factors related to a second ACL injury by considering ACL graft structure and composition, knee joint anatomy and mechanics, whole body movement analysis, and patient perceptions of knee function. Identifying these factors will yield quantitative mechanics-based indications for surgical decisions (e.g., use of lateral augmentation surgery and/or HTO) and rehabilitation to improve ACL graft longevity and to reduce the chance of a second ACL injury. The trainee will work as part of a highly productive and dynamic clinical and translational team of scientists and clinicians employing clinical and biomechanical approaches pioneered at HSS. Additional opportunities to contribute to on-going projects are possible. The PostBacc Fellow will be embedded within the Sports Medicine Institute and the Department of Biomechanics and will be closely connected with the clinical practices of participating surgeons.    

How you move is why we’re here. ® Now more than ever. Get back to what you need and love to do. The possibilities are endless...   Now more than ever, our guiding principles are helping us in our search for exceptional talent - candidates who align with our unique workplace culture and who want to maximize  the abundant opportunities for growth and success.   If this describes you then let’s talk!   HSS is consistently among the top-ranked hospitals for orthopedics and rheumatology by U.S. News & World Report. As a recipient of the Magnet Award for Nursing Excellence, HSS was the first hospital in New York City to receive the distinguished designation. Whether you are early in your career or an expert in your field, you will find HSS an innovative, supportive and inclusive environment. Working with colleagues who love what they do and are deeply committed to our Mission, you too can be part of our transformation across the enterprise   Postbaccalaureate Researcher (Carl Imhauser/Biomechanics Department) Full-Time   JOB SUMMARY:   The Post-Baccalaureate Researcher Program (www.hss.edu/post-baccalaureate-training-program.asp) offers formal training in clinical and translational science. The program offers opportunities to engage in translational research experiences highly relevant for individuals interested in furthering their career through medical school or other clinical training. The Postbacc Fellow (trainee) will gain aptitude in techniques of patient-centered clinical research, physiology, biomechanics, and data analysis and interpretation. The trainee will build skills in scientific communication in oral and written form by presenting to his peers and mentors at monthly research meetings; by formulating abstracts for presentation at major clinical and scientific conferences; and by preparing publications for submission to well-ranked orthopaedic specialty journals. Clinical shadowing experiences, attending Grand Rounds of clinical services, and participating in laboratory meetings of the Biomechanics Department will enrich the clinical and translational experience in preparation for graduate or medical school. A minimum 6-month commitment is preferred. The trainee will contribute immediately to on-going clinical research as part of an interdisciplinary clinical and translational research team consisting of arthroplasty surgeons, mechanical engineers, statisticians, and epidemiologists.   The trainee’s primary project is entitled, “Objective post-operative total knee arthroplasty (TKA) Laxity and its Correlation with Patient Perceptions of Knee Instability”. Knee instability is among the most common reasons for revision following TKA. Our long-term goal is to prevent TKA instability through evidence-based innovation of surgical techniques. The current project will relate patient perceptions of knee instability via patients’ self-reported symptoms with objective measurements of knee joint laxity. Establishing this link is important because it will yield quantitative mechanical laxity targets for intraoperative decisions (e.g., component alignment, choice of constraint, amount of ligament pie-crusting, and sparing or resecting posterior cruciate ligament (PCL)) to improve patient satisfaction post-TKA and to reduce the chance of revision surgery due to knee instability. The trainee will work as part of a highly productive, dynamic clinical and translational team of scientists and clinicians employing clinical and biomechanical approaches pioneered at HSS. Additional opportunities to contribute to on-going projects are possible. The PostBacc Fellow will be embedded within the Arthroplasty Service and the Department of Biomechanics and will be closely connected with the clinical practices of participating surgeons.    

  How you move is why we’re here. ® Now more than ever. Get back to what you need and love to do. The possibilities are endless...   Now more than ever, our guiding principles are helping us in our search for exceptional talent - candidates who align with our unique workplace culture and who want to maximize  the abundant opportunities for growth and success.   If this describes you then let’s talk!   HSS is consistently among the top-ranked hospitals for orthopedics and rheumatology by U.S. News & World Report. As a recipient of the Magnet Award for Nursing Excellence, HSS was the first hospital in New York City to receive the distinguished designation. Whether you are early in your career or an expert in your field, you will find HSS an innovative, supportive and inclusive environment. Working with colleagues who love what they do and are deeply committed to our Mission, you too can be part of our transformation across the enterprise.   Pediatric Physical Therapist – Advanced Clinician – HSS Westchester Full-Time   Overview   Hospital for Special Surgery’s Westchester Rehabilitation and Performance team is actively seeking a passionate and skilled physical therapist with pediatric experience to join us in our state of the art facility in White Plains, New York. This dynamic setting offers the opportunity to practice in a supportive out-patient environment amongst various rehabilitation and performance care providers.   Candidates need to have experience working with children of all ages and possess expertise and knowledge of pediatric neurological and orthopedic conditions including pediatric sports injuries and post-operative rehabilitative guidelines. The ideal candidate will be able to successfully network with referring providers, both in and out of the organization, to help grow our pediatric rehabilitation program at HSS Westchester.      

How you move is why we’re here. ® Now more than ever. Get back to what you need and love to do. The possibilities are endless...   Now more than ever, our guiding principles are helping us in our search for exceptional talent - candidates who align with our unique workplace culture and who want to maximize  the abundant opportunities for growth and success.   If this describes you then let’s talk!   HSS is consistently among the top-ranked hospitals for orthopedics and rheumatology by U.S. News & World Report. As a recipient of the Magnet Award for Nursing Excellence, HSS was the first hospital in New York City to receive the distinguished designation. Whether you are early in your career or an expert in your field, you will find HSS an innovative, supportive and inclusive environment. Working with colleagues who love what they do and are deeply committed to our Mission, you too can be part of our transformation across the enterprise   MRI Technologist Per-Diem     Overview: Supporting the delivery of the highest quality of patient care, you will work in our state-of-the-art imaging facilities. Your primary focus will be to operate a magnetic resonance scanner to obtain images for use by physicians in the diagnosis and treatment of patients of all age categories. This will entail MRI examinations using GE equipment, while ensuring the highest standards of safety for patients. We will also rely on you to properly store and maintain equipment, instruct patients on exams, and accurately log and document related information.  

How you move is why we’re here. ® Now more than ever. Get back to what you need and love to do. The possibilities are endless...   Now more than ever, our guiding principles are helping us in our search for exceptional talent - candidates who align with our unique workplace culture and who want to maximize  the abundant opportunities for growth and success.   If this describes you then let’s talk!   HSS is consistently among the top-ranked hospitals for orthopedics and rheumatology by U.S. News & World Report. As a recipient of the Magnet Award for Nursing Excellence, HSS was the first hospital in New York City to receive the distinguished designation. Whether you are early in your career or an expert in your field, you will find HSS an innovative, supportive and inclusive environment. Working with colleagues who love what they do and are deeply committed to our Mission, you too can be part of our transformation across the enterprise.   Research Assistant Full-Time    Overview:   The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.   REQUIRED SKILLS: - Ability to work with mice is must. - Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills. - Demonstrate attention to detail and strong organizational skills. - Technical proficiency and ability to work independently. - Working knowledge of computers and Microsoft Office. - Strong communication and analytical skills. - Express willingness to teach others and share results. - Capable of working in a team. - Capable of meeting time demands necessary to execute experiments.  SUMMARY:   The HSS Spine Development and Regeneration Lab aims to enhance clinical care through discovers from basic and translational research conducted in Dr. Dahia’s Lab. Under the supervision of the Principal Investigator, the Research Assistant will help conduct experiments involving clinical samples and genetic mice, including pain behavior and imaging studies, cell, and molecular biology experiments including cryosectioning, immunostaining and fluorescence microscopy, RNA in situs, RNA isolation, qPCR, and high throughput sequence analysis, data processing and statistical analysis. This individual will be an integral member of the research team in compliance with all regulatory, institutional, and departmental requirements. The candidate will play an integral role in day-to-day research activities in the lab and will be responsible of maintaining proper detailed laboratory records, data, databases and report timely to the Principal Investigator. 

How you move is why we’re here. ® Now more than ever. Get back to what you need and love to do. The possibilities are endless...   Now more than ever, our guiding principles are helping us in our search for exceptional talent - candidates who align with our unique workplace culture and who want to maximize  the abundant opportunities for growth and success.   If this describes you then let’s talk!   HSS is consistently among the top-ranked hospitals for orthopedics and rheumatology by U.S. News & World Report. As a recipient of the Magnet Award for Nursing Excellence, HSS was the first hospital in New York City to receive the distinguished designation. Whether you are early in your career or an expert in your field, you will find HSS an innovative, supportive and inclusive environment. Working with colleagues who love what they do and are deeply committed to our Mission, you too can be part of our transformation across the enterprise.   Research Assistant Full-Time    Overview:   The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.   REQUIRED SKILLS: - Ability to work with mice is must. - Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills. - Demonstrate attention to detail and strong organizational skills. - Technical proficiency and ability to work independently. - Working knowledge of computers and Microsoft Office. - Strong communication and analytical skills. - Express willingness to teach others and share results. - Capable of working in a team. - Capable of meeting time demands necessary to execute experiments.  SUMMARY:   The HSS Spine Development and Regeneration Lab aims to enhance clinical care through discovers from basic and translational research conducted in Dr. Dahia’s Lab. Under the supervision of the Principal Investigator, the Research Assistant will help conduct experiments involving clinical samples and genetic mice, including pain behavior and imaging studies, cell, and molecular biology experiments including cryosectioning, immunostaining and fluorescence microscopy, RNA in situs, RNA isolation, qPCR, and high throughput sequence analysis, data processing and statistical analysis. This individual will be an integral member of the research team in compliance with all regulatory, institutional, and departmental requirements. The candidate will play an integral role in day-to-day research activities in the lab and will be responsible of maintaining proper detailed laboratory records, data, databases and report timely to the Principal Investigator. 

How you move is why we’re here. ® Now more than ever. Get back to what you need and love to do. The possibilities are endless...   Now more than ever, our guiding principles are helping us in our search for exceptional talent - candidates who align with our unique workplace culture and who want to maximize  the abundant opportunities for growth and success.   If this describes you then let’s talk!   HSS is consistently among the top-ranked hospitals for orthopedics and rheumatology by U.S. News & World Report. As a recipient of the Magnet Award for Nursing Excellence, HSS was the first hospital in New York City to receive the distinguished designation. Whether you are early in your career or an expert in your field, you will find HSS an innovative, supportive and inclusive environment. Working with colleagues who love what they do and are deeply committed to our Mission, you too can be part of our transformation across the enterprise.   Research Assistant  Full-Time   Position Summary:   The Research Assistant (RA) facilitates research within the Inflammatory Arthritis Center of Excellence, Division of Rheumatology, Department of Medicine at Hospital for Special Surgery.  The RA oversees the collection, storage and reporting of data in assigned clinical research studies.  Types of studies primarily include prospective, non-interventional and low risk interventional trials, investigator-initiated studies, NIH research grants, as well as industry-sponsored trials.  Research projects are, single site as well as multi-center collaborations.    The Research Assistant is part of a research team, compliant with all regulatory, institutional and departmental requirements and policies.    IAC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:  - Manage variety of research tasks associated with assigned research project(s) as put forth in the study protocol; collaborate with multidisciplinary teams that may include radiology, basic science, laboratory services, hematology, etc. - Detailed familiarity with study documents including protocol, case report forms (CRFs), database and contents of the Investigation Site Study Binder; maintain and update each. - Serve as point of contact for research subjects. Facilitate completion of study-mandated visits and data collection (CRFs), facilitate in–office and electronic follow up for CRF completion, etc.  - Develop patient screening and study management processes/SOPs including phlebotomy, sample biorepository, shipping of hazardous materials, etc.  Document. - Conduct the informed consent process.  *Requires appropriate certification of human research subjects training (CITI), acquired immediately after start date. - Collect clinical data from subjects directly as well as from medical record and other in-hospital sources, i.e., EPIC. - Prioritize efforts to meet patient enrollment targets, implement various recruitment strategies.  - Establish electronic data capture (EDC) database for data collection and analysis (RedCAP); acquire advanced abilities to generate regular and ad hoc reports utilizing EDC audit features - Collaborate with the research team to ensure that research subjects are treated in accordance with all mandated protocol requirements; ensure that standards regarding subject documentation are adhered to; report deviations and work to resolve; escalate issues to senior research staff and PI as needed. - Under supervision of senior clinical research staff and with guidance from IRB office and Clinical Research Administration (CRA), the RA will pilot assigned research projects through HSS’s two-stage IRB approval process:  (1) initial Rheumatology Clinical Review Panel (CRP) and (2) full-board Institutional Review Board (IRB) approval.  Facilitate project amendments, updates and annual reviews; ensure timeliness and accuracy of submissions with no lapses in approvals for the study.  - Compile and assist in analyses of data in preparation for weekly research staff update meetings sponsor meetings, abstract submissions, publications, etc., with guidance from the Principal Investigator and Rheumatology Biostatistician.  - Assist with creating study presentations (PowerPoint), abstracts, posters, etc. for symposiums, meetings, conferences, etc.  Facilitate subsequent manuscript preparation & publication. - Maintain audit-ready status of all study documents & files.  Prepare and assist Principal Investigator with audits by CRA, study sponsor, regulatory bodies; consult with HSS internal monitor/ CRA for guidance on these activities. - Manage appropriate handling, packaging (e.g., dry ice) and shipping of dangerous goods (i.e., specimens such as blood, tissue) in compliance with state and federal regulations.  *Requires appropriate certification in biomaterial and hazardous material shipping scheduled shortly after start date. - Mandatory participation in HSS clinical research training and activities including Clinical Research Education Sessions (monthly) and Rheumatology Clinical Research Group (monthly),  Suggested attendance at Rheumatology Grand Rounds (weekly), CAP Conference (weekly), ACRP and SOCRA local chapter events (periodically) and related educational opportunities.    - Complete ad hoc, IAC-related projects and tasks from IAC Director, Associate Director and Manager to facilitate smooth research operations and communications. - The qualified candidate has the ability to communicate in an effective manner with clinical staff and patients at HSS.   - Initiative in developing and presenting one’s own research project and presenting at conference(s) is encouraged and supported. - The Research Assistant may be asked to conduct procedures in the operating room including, for example, blood sample acquisition, processing, photo/video, etc.  - Certification via SOCRA (Certified Clinical Research Coordinator, CCRP) or ACRP (Certified Clinical Research Associated, CCRA) preferred and supported.