Columbia University Irving Medical Center · 2 months ago
Quality and Data Specialist
New York, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$65K/yr - $75K/yr
3+ years expColumbia University Irving Medical Center is seeking a Quality and Data Specialist for their Human Research Protection Office. This role involves improving efficiency and quality control by collecting, analyzing, and reporting data related to office operations and ensuring compliance with research regulations.
MedicalTrainingUniversities
Responsibilities
Perform quantitative and qualitative quality control functions e.g., calculating and evaluating the ‘turnaround’ time for all steps of the IRB review process, evaluating staff review notes and meeting minutes for completeness, accuracy, consistency and compliance, monitoring trends in staff use of paid time off, and assessing the distribution of studies among departments or IRBs
Prepare and present reports of office metrics and processes, e.g., quarterly reports of turnaround time that include charts, or flow diagram of actions in a process
Maintain expert knowledge of the Rascal Human Subjects module to facilitate analysis and provide basis for enhancement recommendations, document HRPO involvement in module enhancement
Assist with maintenance of HRPO and IRB documents, e.g., records of IRB members and membership, Standard Operating Procedures, policies, and guidance documents
Maintain confidential files
Track the progress of HRPO projects and assignments
Suggest analyses that will provide insight for increased efficiency
Identify and recommend process improvements and promote a culture of innovation, advancement, and continuous improvement
Serve on relevant IRB administrative committees constituted to improve the functioning of the HRPO, such as the Policy Committee and the Education and Training Committee
Maintain up to date knowledge of applicable state and federal regulations as well as policies, guidelines and ethical codes related to the protection of human subjects in research
Develop positive relationships with researchers and colleagues throughout CU to facilitate compliance and greater efficiency of HRPO and IRB processes
Other work as assigned, which may include but is not limited to special projects, conducting pre-reviews of submissions to the CU IRBs, attendance at IRB meetings, and writing and editing of meeting minutes
Qualification
Required
Requires a bachelor's degree or equivalent, plus three years of related experience of which at least two years should be of prior IRB or research experience
Familiarity with methodologies for analyzing data and conducting quality assurance activities
Attention to detail and ability to cross-check analyses for accuracy
Ability to perform high level, confidential financial and personnel tasks with discretion and independent judgment
Excellent interpersonal, verbal communication and writing skills
Strong knowledge of and experience with data analytic and Microsoft Office suite applications
Ability to work independently and collaboratively
Ability to coordinate multiple projects while maintaining the highest level of detail and track projects to meet established deadlines
Able to function in a fast-paced environment with minimal direction
Preferred
Experience with biomedical, behavioral, and social sciences human research
Experience in higher education or other large, complex institutions
Must be a motivated individual with a positive mindset and exceptional work ethic
Must successfully complete systems training requirements
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
H1B Sponsorship
Columbia University Irving Medical Center has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not
guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your
reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
Distribution of Different Job Fields Receiving Sponsorship
Represents job field similar to this job
Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (433)
2024 (353)
2023 (333)
2022 (370)
2021 (283)
2020 (221)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
D
Donna Lynne
Senior Vice President and COO
Recent News
2025-10-17
2025-10-06
Company data provided by crunchbase