Overview Job Title: Quality Improvement and Compliance Monitor
Grade: 28
Salary: $107,005-$127,588 per year
The Research Foundation for Mental Hygiene is seeking a qualified candidate to fill a full-time Quality Improvement and Compliance Monitor position for The New York State Psychiatric Institute (NYSPI) Quality Improvement and Education (QIE) team, part of the NYSPI Human Research Protections Program (HRPP). The HRPP directs the research quality and education programs to improve conduct and safety of human subject research.
Responsibilities
Conduct site initiation visits and post-approval monitoring reviews of human subject research projects to ensure compliance with federal regulations, NYSPI policies, and guidelines.
Review recruitment practices, participant screening, eligibility criteria, informed consent procedures, participant safety, document storage, and data confidentiality.
Conduct for-cause audits authorized by the IRB or institutional official.
Write reports and communicate findings with investigators, compliance committees, and appropriate parties.
Provide education and training during the monitoring process and recommend additional training to the Human Research Education Committee as needed.
Provide regulatory guidance to the NYSPI research community and assist with site or study-specific self-assessments.
Perform other responsibilities as assigned by the QIE Director.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree
At least one year of research monitoring experience for an academic medical center, CRO, or sponsor
Preferred Qualifications
Experience as a member of a research team (e.g., study coordinator or research assistant)
Thorough knowledge of state and federal codes (Revised Common Rule, FDA, etc.) regarding research
Strong knowledge of Good Clinical Practice (GCP)
Certification as a Clinical Research Associate (CCRA) or SOCRA Certified Clinical Research Professional (CCRP)
Advanced computer/technical skills
Strong organizational skills
Effective written and oral communication skills
Work Location
1051 Riverside Drive, New York, NY 10032
To Apply
Submit an application through our website at https://rfmh.applicantpro.com/jobs/. Please note only applications submitted through our website will be considered.
About the Organization
The Mission of the Research Foundation for Mental Hygiene, Inc. (RFMH) is to promote the mental health of all New Yorkers, with a focus on supporting recovery for adults with serious mental illness and children with serious emotional disturbances. RFMH is committed to reducing disparities in access, quality, and treatment outcomes for underserved populations. RFMH embraces diversity and inclusion and is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
The Research Foundation is a private not-for-profit corporation and is not an agency or instrumentality of the State of New York. Employees are not state employees and do not participate in state retirement or state fringe benefits. Salary: $107,005-$127,588 per year. Job posted for information only.