Translational Research Administrator

Posting Number

2026-15443

The Translational Research Administrator (TRA) is a crucial link between basic scientific research and clinical application, involving the management and facilitation of research projects aimed at translating laboratory findings into potential therapies, diagnostics, and treatments for patients. Provide support to the Director of Clinical Research Operations in clinical trial protocol development, budgeting, Institutional Review Board (IRB) applications, subject recruitment and consenting. Manage the planning, collection and initial processing of tissue and bodily fluids for research projects as well as research subject data. Develop and manage Standard Operating Procedures and databases. Prepare and submit regular progress reports to funding agencies as required by each study. Provide support to the senior clinical research staff and administration to ensure compliance with Federal and Institutional Policy, the Institutional Review Boards (IRB) Good Clinical Practice (GCP), and all other governance requirements.

Required Education:
Bachelor's Degree

Preferred Education:
Master's Degree in a biomedical science-related field (e.g., molecular biology, pharmacology, clinical research, biomaterials).

Required Experience:
3+ years relevant experience in translational research or equivalent combination of education and experience. Must include research database development experience.

Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:
Strong understanding of regulatory requirements and ethical considerations in translational research. Excellent project management and organizational skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, project management software, and data analysis tools including RedCap and LabVantage. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team environment.

In compliance with NYC's Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary range for this position is USD $70,000.00 to USD $84,150.00. New York University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. This pay range represents base pay only and excludes any additional items such as incentives, bonuses, clinical compensation, or other items.

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NYU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to a policy of equal treatment and opportunity in every aspect of its recruitment and hiring process without regard to age, alienage, caregiver status, childbirth, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, domestic violence victim status, ethnicity, familial status, gender and/or gender identity or expression, marital status, military status, national origin, parental status, partnership status, predisposing genetic characteristics, pregnancy, race, religion, reproductive health decision making, sex, sexual orientation, unemployment status, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis. All interested persons are encouraged to apply at all levels.

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