Research Assistant

Weill Cornell Medical College•New York, NY

1d•$22 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

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

Requirements

High School Diploma
Approximately one year of related experience.
Statistical and database management experience, including proficiency in SPSS and/or RedCap.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree is preferred.
Previous clinical research experience is helpful.
Knowledge of medical terminology 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.