Research Assistant

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Weill Cornell Medicine invites you to apply for a Research Assistant role located in Upper East Side, New York. The position is part of the Clinical Research Support Org Unit and requires weekdays and some weekends with 35 weekly hours.

Under direction, provides research, data analysis and operational support to principal investigators and research coordinators for clinical research studies.

• 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, ensuring 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.

• High School Diploma

Bachelor's degree is preferred. Approximately one year of related experience required.

• Statistical and database management experience, including proficiency in SPSS and/or Red Cap.
• Previous clinical research experience is helpful.
• Knowledge of medical terminology is helpful.

None specified.

Standard office work.

• Title:
  
  Research Assistant
• Location:
  
  Upper East Side
• Organization Unit:
  Clinical Research Support
• Work Days:
  Weekdays and some weekends
• Weekly
  
  Hours:
  
  35
• Exemption Status:
  Non-Exempt
• Salary Range: $22.03 - $30.00 per hour
• Seniority Level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment Type:
  
  Full-time
• Job Function:
  Research, Analyst, and Information Technology
• Industries:
  Hospitals and Health Care

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