Research Assistant

Columbia University

New York (NY)

On-site

USD 55,523 - 67,861

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A prestigious educational institution is searching for a Research Assistant within the Department of Neurology. This role involves overseeing clinical research studies, ensuring regulatory compliance, and supporting principal investigators with administrative tasks. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree and have at least 1.5 years of related experience, alongside skills in Microsoft Office and clinical research methodologies. The position offers a structured work schedule of 35 hours per week in New York, with a competitive salary range.

Qualifications

Minimum 1.5 years of related experience or equivalent education and training.

Responsibilities

Ensure compliance with IRB policies and maintain study files.
Screen and recruit subjects and administer surveys.
Prepare and submit research documents and maintain communication with PIs.

Skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Word

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint

Experience in clinical research

Attention to detail

Ability to manage multiple projects

Experience with REDCap

Experience with Epic

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Job Details

Job Type: Support Staff - Union
Bargaining Unit: SSA
Regular/Temporary: Regular
End Date if Temporary:
Hours Per Week: 35
Standard Work Schedule:
Building:
Salary Range: 61,692.40 - 61,692.40

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 Department of Neurology at Columbia University Medical Center is seeking a highly organized and enthusiastic Research Assistant to carry out and oversee clinical research studies within the Division of Child Neurology. The Research Assistant will report to the Director of Research.

Responsibilities

Research Regulatory Compliance: Institutional Review Board (IRB) protocol write-up and submission, informed consent development, completion of appropriate HIPAA Forms and Data Usage Agreements, submission of renewals, modifications, and close-out reports, ensuring that studies are performed in accordance with IRB policies, and maintenance of data and study files.
Study-Specific Responsibilities: Subject screening and recruitment, obtaining informed consent, administration of surveys, assisting with data collection, chart reviews, and basic data analysis.
Providing Administrative Assistance to Study PIs: Preparation and submission of abstracts, manuscripts for publication, and grants to sponsors; updating attendings’ CVs and conflict of interest disclosures; ensuring research agreements and contracts are executed in collaboration with the Grants Administrator; and serving as the main administrative contact for the research team.
Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Requires a bachelor's degree and at least 1.5 years of related experience or equivalent in education, training and experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Proficiency in Windows operating systems, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Experience in clinical research
Working knowledge of Good Clinical Practices, FDA Rules and Regulations, NIH Guidelines, ICH Guidelines, and HIPAA and IRB Regulations in relation to Clinical Research
Highly organized with attention to detail
Capable of prioritizing and managing multiple projects at once
Ability to set and meet deadlines
Experience with managing large data sets
Experience with Research Electronic Data Capture (REDCap) and Epic
Experience working with persons with neurological diseases or disabilities

Other Requirements