Research Assistant - Part Time - Casual

Weill Cornell Medicine • New York, NY

407d • $45,822 - $62,400

About The Position

The Research Assistant - Part Time - Casual position at Weill Cornell Medicine involves providing research, data analysis, and operational support for clinical research studies. The role is designed for individuals who are looking to gain experience in clinical research while assisting principal investigators and research coordinators in various tasks related to study management and data handling.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor's degree is preferred.
• Approximately one year of related experience in clinical research or a similar field.
• Statistical and database management experience, including proficiency in SPSS and/or RedCap.
• Knowledge of medical terminology is helpful.

Nice To Haves

• Previous clinical research experience is helpful.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: High school or GED