--- title: Research Nurse Specialist at Cornell University description: Cornell University is hiring for the Research Nurse Specialist role in New York, NY. See the full description and apply. type: job url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/research-nurse-specialist-at-cornell-university-01a0e033-d393-7b1a-80c1-b5f9d73592a5 date: 2026-11-14T17:15:15Z og_description: Join Cornell University as Research Nurse Specialist in New York, NY. Pays $109K–$125.4K per year. Requires 2+ years of experience. og_image: https://www.foundrole.com/og/xbhaln.png breadcrumbs: - label: Home url: https://www.foundrole.com/ - label: Search url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs --- | | | |---|---| | **Company** | Cornell University | | **Location** | New York, NY | | **Salary** | $109K/yr - $125.4K/yr | | **Posted** | Nov 14, 2026 | ## Is this job real? **Ghost job check:** C · Some flags. Mostly fine, a few things to check. ## Visa sponsorship - **H-1B:** Cornell University sponsors H-1B visas. It filed 170 H-1B petitions (FY2026 Q1 – FY2026 Q4). - **E-Verify:** No E-Verify enrollment on record for Cornell University. ## Pay for similar jobs Most similar jobs pay $100,000 – $122,000 a year (median $122,000). ## Description Title: Research Nurse Specialist Location: Upper East Side Org Unit: Nursing Work Days: Monday-Friday Weekly Hours: 35.00 Exemption Status: Exempt Salary Range: $108,972.00 - $125,388.00 *As required under NYC Human Rights Law Int 1208-2018 - Salary range for this role when Hired for NYC Offices ## Position Summary The Research Nurse Specialist performs a variety of technical and administrative duties concerning specific clinical research studies. ## Job Responsibilities - Ensures optimal quality of medical care for patients participating in study; uses ethical conduct as established for healthcare personnel; assists in formation of educational aides and manuals as reference framework for patients and staff as necessary. - Participate in continuing education programs. Educate nursing staff to drug protocols. Assist with updating policies/procedures. Keep abreast of new methods of treatment including the various venous access devices in the field. - Ensures optimal quality of medical care for patients participating in study; uses ethical conduct as established for healthcare personnel; assists in formation of educational aides and manuals as reference framework for patients and staff as necessary. - Arrange follow-up visits with patient to assess optimal quality of care and applies appropriate physical and psychological assessment to determine any effect of study drug. Implement appropriate intervention in the event of adverse patient response. - Assess patient eligibility for inclusion in investigational studies. Review patient history and abstracts and records information; records pre-study lab data; secure baseline laboratory blood work from patient and arrange necessary scans. - Review "informed consent" with patient; coordinate and educate patient and medical personnel as to required follow-up tests to be performed; assist physician in preparing IRB documents and maintain correspondence with sponsoring company/agency and IRB. - Assure adherence to study requirements according to protocol; monitor study drug according to protocol; monitor and/or perform pharmokinetic studies as detailed in protocol and attend to laboratory procedures to process, store and ship specimens. ## Education - Bachelor's Degree in Nursing ## Experience Approximately 2 years of related work experience in a clinical setting. ## Knowledge, Skills and Abilities - Strong verbal, written communications, and interpersonal skills. ## Licenses and Certifications - Current NY State Registered Nurse License & Registration. - BLS certification, issued by the American Heart Association. - Infection Control Certificate ## Working Conditions/Physical Demands Cornell welcomes students, faculty, and staff with diverse backgrounds from across the globe to pursue world-class education and career opportunities, to further the founding principle of “any person, any study.” No person shall be denied employment on the basis of any legally protected status or subjected to prohibited discrimination involving, but not limited to, such factors as race, ethnic or national origin, citizenship and immigration status, color, sex, pregnancy or pregnancy-related conditions, age, creed, religion, actual or perceived disability (including persons associated with such a person), arrest and/or conviction record, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender expression and/or identity, an individual’s genetic information, domestic violence victim status, familial status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Cornell University embraces diversity in its workforce and seeks job candidates who will contribute to a climate that supports students, faculty, and staff of all identities and backgrounds. We hire based on merit, and encourage people from historically underrepresented and/or marginalized identities to apply. Consistent with federal law, Cornell engages in affirmative action in employment for qualified protected veterans as defined in the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRRA) and qualified individuals with disabilities under Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act. 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