CS-Research Assistant

Columbia University Irving Medical Center; New York (NY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Columbia University Irving Medical Center's CERH is seeking a casual worker to support the Combo National CERH Study team. The role involves hands-on data collection, coding, and contributing to experiments under supervision.

Responsibilities include recruiting participants, obtaining informed consent, programming data collection in REDCap, data cleaning, and assisting with IRB submissions. Fluency in English and Spanish preferred; employment contingent on background checks.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalency required.

Responsibilities

• Code videos.
• Recruit participants and obtain informed consent.
• Program, manage and code data collection through REDCap.
• Interact with study participants using English and Spanish (if applicable).
• Clean and analyze study data.
• IRB submission and management.
• Conducts literature reviews.
• Attends project meetings, area seminars, and other meetings as necessary
• Performs related duties & responsibilities as assigned/requested.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalency

Tools

REDCap

Job description

• Job Type: Short Term Casual
• Bargaining Unit:
• Regular/Temporary: Temporary
• End Date if Temporary: 12/31/2026
• Hours Per Week: 10
• Standard Work Schedule:
• Building:
• Salary Range: $23.00 - $25.00

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The above hiring range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

Position Summary

The Center for Early Relational Health (CERH) at Columbia University, as it expands nationally and underscores the importance of human connectedness, is currently searching for a Casual Worker. The casual role within the Combo/COMBO National, CERH Study research team is an integral part of our mission to advance scientific understanding in human connectedness including neurodevelopment, growth, maternal cognitive function, socioemotional function, and much more. Working under the supervision of senior researchers, the Casual worker will play a hands‑on role in conducting experiments, collecting data, and assisting with the coordination of research activities.

Responsibilities

• Code videos.
• Recruit participants and obtain informed consent.
• Program, manage and code data collection through REDCap.
• Interact with study participants using English and Spanish (if applicable).
• Clean and analyze study data.
• IRB submission and management.
• Conducts literature reviews.
• Attends project meetings, area seminars, and other meetings as necessary
• Performs related duties & responsibilities as assigned/requested.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Graduate or Equivalency required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual Spanish Native.

Other Requirements

• Employment is contingent upon successful completion of pre-offer and post-offer background checks in accordance with NYC’s Fair Chance Act. Depending on the position, a drug screening and other verifications may be required. (University Policies)
• Must successfully complete applicable compliance and systems training requirements.
• HIPAA Privacy and Security Essentials Training.
• Strong organizational skills and excellent communication skills. Ability to maintain clear records, and work in a team environment. Basic computer skills.

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