Research Assistant (Part-Time)

Weill Cornell Medicine - Qatar; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Weill Cornell Medicine - Qatar is seeking a detail-oriented research and data analyst to support principal investigators and research coordinators in clinical studies. The role involves data entry, database management, and statistical coding to advance trial objectives.

Responsibilities include coordinating participant recruitment, ensuring proper consent, literature reviews, and assisting in IRB/IACUC submissions.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in statistical analysis and database management.
• Experience with SPSS and/or REDCap preferred.
• Clinical research experience is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate recruitment and enrollment of study participants; assess eligibility.
• Assist with departmental mailings and patient records delivery.
• Conduct literature reviews and templates for protocols.
• Assist in creation and management of study databases.
• Manage and enter collected data into study database; conduct qualitative coding.
• Support IRB/IACUC submissions and grant documentation.

Skills

Statistical analysis

Database management

Education

Bachelor's degree

High School Diploma

Tools

SPSS

REDCap

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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

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