Columbia University Irving Medical Center · 6 days ago
Research Study Assistant
New York, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
New Grad, Entry Level
$45K/yr - $63K/yrColumbia University Irving Medical Center is seeking a Research Study Assistant to provide general research and administrative support to clinical trials. The role involves coordinating visits, managing patient data, and ensuring compliance with research protocols under the supervision of the Clinical Research Manager.
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Responsibilities
Reviewing research protocols and understanding study requirements
Performs all duties maintaining HIPAA and GCP standards
Under the supervision of the clinical research manager, the RSA maintains procedures necessary for timely and complete data management and complies with required supervision tools such as work logs and regular meetings
Utilize work logs, attend regular meetings, and meet regulatory responsibilities as required
Collaborate with Clinical Research Coordinators, Clinical Research Nurses, and Investigators to:
Schedule assessments and appointments per protocol or as instructed
Prepare kits, scan documents (e.g., visit packets) into the Electronic Medical Record (EMR), redact documents, and obtain signatures
Manage drug returns to the Research Pharmacy
Collaborate with Clinical Research Coordinators, Clinical Research Nurses, and Investigators to:
Communicate with various departments, physicians, labs, outside hospitals, and the clinical team to ensure timely and accurate data retrieval
In conjunction with Data Coordinator, assembles, organizes, and enters clinical research data as needed
Assists in maintaining and updating sponsor-related, university and department databases/logs
Deliver correlative specimens to the lab for processing as required
Ships correlative specimens to external Sponsors as outlined in the laboratory manual
RSA performs other related duties and participates in special projects as assigned
Take on other tasks as needed to support the research team
Qualification
Required
High school diploma
Preferred
Strongly prefer Associate's degree or equivalent in education and experience
Experience in clinical research setting with knowledge of HIPAA and GCP
Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills
Computer Skills: proficiency with MS programs (Word, Excel, etc.) and familiarity with Mac and PC platforms
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.
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10001+ employees
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