Columbia University Irving Medical Center · 17 hours ago
Research Assistant
New York, NY
Part-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$33.54/hr - $33.54/hr
1+ years expColumbia University Irving Medical Center is seeking a highly motivated part-time Research Assistant to join the Eleanor and Lou Gehrig ALS Center’s research team. The RA will assist Principal Investigators and Senior Managers in running research studies focused on understanding amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and related neuromuscular conditions.
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Responsibilities
Supports research study enrollments that occur concurrently with clinical visits by communicating closely with patients, hospital/research facility staff, research team, sponsors and other pertinent groups
Maintains and prepares detailed, organized study source documents
Assists in sample collection, processing and storage, management of sample inventory, coordination of sample transport, and shipping specimens per Columbia University, DOT, and IATA guidelines
Assists with data entry and query resolution using multiple Electronic Data Capture systems
Ensures data quality, integrity, and compliance with all regulatory, institutional, and departmental requirements
Establishes and maintains regular communication with study team, hospital staff, and study sponsors to ensure day-to-day study status and patient safety updates are communicated
Performs additional duties as assigned, such as clinical scribing and clinical clerical duties or various downstream assays on research samples, depending on finalist experience and interest
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree and at least 1.5 years of related experience or equivalent in education, training, and experience
Preferred
Demonstrated organizational skills and a strong attention to detail
Prior research experience is preferred but may be substituted with experience requiring similar conscientious execution. Complete training will be provided
Proficiency with standard productivity software (Microsoft Office suite, email, shared calendars, etc)
Company
Columbia University Irving Medical Center
Columbia University Irving Medical Center is a clinical and educational enterprise that offers medical, dental, and nursing services. It is a sub-organization of Columbia University.
10001+ employees
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