Title: Research Assistant
Location: Upper East Side
Org Unit: Neurological Surgery
Work Days: Monday-Friday
Exemption Status: Non-Exempt
Salary Range: $22.03 - $25.99
*As required under NYC Human Rights Law Int 1208-2018 - Salary range for this role when Hired for NYC Offices
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.
Licenses and Certifications
Working Conditions/Physical Demands
Standard office work
To apply for the position, please click here or email jeb4021@med.cornell.edu.
