Research Assistant

Weill Cornell Medicine; New York (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Weill Cornell Medicine seeks a motivated professional to support clinical research studies by providing research, data analysis and operational assistance to principal investigators and research coordinators.

Responsibilities include participant recruitment, data entry, literature reviews, study database creation, and preparing submissions to IRB/IACUC, with emphasis on accuracy and adherence to protocols. This position offers growth in a renowned research environment.

Qualifications

• Experience with clinical research data handling.
• Proficiency in SPSS or RedCap.
• Familiarity with medical terminology.
• Ability to conduct literature reviews.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate recruitment and enrollment of study participants and assess eligibility.
• Assist with patient records mailings and ensure correct contact information.
• Conduct literature reviews and develop templates for protocols.
• Create and manage study databases; enter data accurately.
• Perform qualitative coding and thematic analysis; may conduct statistical analyses.
• Support IRB/IACUC submissions and renewals.
• Assist with grant submissions and related documents.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Skills

Statistical analysis

Database management

Medical terminology

Literature reviews

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SPSS

RedCap

Job description

Position Summary

Under direction, provides research, data analysis and operational support to principal investigators and research coordinators for clinical research studies

Job Responsibilities

• Coordinates the recruitment and enrollment of study participants. Assesses patient eligibility for inclusion in clinical trials. Ensures proper consent protocols have been followed for study participation.
• Assists with departmental mailings, including patient medical records. Ensures accuracy of recipient contact information and location for correct delivery.
• Conducts literature reviews and gains expert familiarity with protocols that will be used as templates.
• Assists in creation of study database.
• Manages and enters collected data into study database.
• Conducts qualitative coding and thematic analysis of study data.
• May perform statistical analysis of research data.
• Assists in the preparation of materials, submissions and renewals to the Institutional Review Board (IRB) or IACUC.
• Assists faculty in the preparation of grant submissions and associated documentation, which may include just-in-time documents, progress reports, routing forms, abstracts and manuscripts.
• Performs other related duties as directed.

Education

• High School Diploma

Experience

Bachelor's degree is preferred.

Approximately one year of related experience.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Statistical and database management experience, including proficiency in SPSS and/or RedCap.
• Previous clinical research experience is helpful.
• Knowledge of medical terminology is helpful.

Working Conditions/Physical Demands

Standard office work