Technician B

Columbia University Irving Medical Center; New York (NY); On-site; USD 34,413 - 49,013; Full time

Job summary

A leading medical research institution in New York is seeking a Technician B to support clinical research studies. Responsibilities include participant recruitment, scheduling, and data management, alongside engaging in clinical procedures such as blood drawing. Ideal candidates will possess a Bachelor's degree in a relevant scientific field. This role offers a regular position with a salary range of $30.28 per hour, totaling 35 hours per week, aiming to foster a collaborative research environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in chemistry, biology, physics or related science required.
• Experience entering data into databases preferred.
• Participation in human research studies is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Participant screening, recruitment, scheduling, and monitoring in studies.
• Engaging in research study procedures like blood draw and processing.
• Performing administrative and data management tasks.

Skills

Participant recruitment

Data entry

Organizational skills

Clinical research procedures

Education

Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, biology or physics

Job description

Technical Grade 4

• Job Type: Support Staff - Union
• Bargaining Unit: SSA
• Regular/Temporary: Regular
• Hours Per Week: 35
• Salary Range: $30.28 - $30.28

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 purpose of this Technician B position is to assist our researchers in different aspects of clinical research studies. The position has both clinical and administrative components. Clinical research tasks include: following approved IRB protocol for participant screening, recruitment and monitoring; blood drawing and aliquoting; ensuring lab space is set up for participant evaluations; reporting regularly on study recruitment and milestone goals, and guiding participants through protocol procedures with the supervision of senior staff. Administrative tasks include: organizing participant's records, tracking data return, collecting documents from doctors, tracking and scheduling participants, data entry, answering telephone and e‑mail queries, shipping blood samples and documents, copying and filing, keeping meeting minutes.

Responsibilities

• Participant screening, recruitment, scheduling and monitoring of progress in studies 40%
• Participating in research study related procedures (e.g., blood draw and processing, biorepository, vital signs, testing, literature searches) 20%
• Administrative and data management tasks (filing, data entry, data cleaning) 20%
• Other duties as needed related to clinical and research needs 20%

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, biology or physics or related science or equivalent in education, training and experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in psychology or neuroscience.
• Experience entering data into databases.
• Background that includes participation in human research studies (e.g., recruitment, phone screenings, maintaining databases) and comfort with people with chronic illness.
• Demonstration of good organizational skills.

Other Requirements

• Must successfully complete all online systems training requirements.

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