• Job Type: Officer of Administration
• Bargaining Unit:
• Regular/Temporary: Regular
• End Date if Temporary:
• Hours Per Week: 35
• Salary Range: $58,500-63,000

Position Summary

The Department of Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery is seeking a Clinical Research Associate to provide support in all responsibilities related to government/private and pharmaceutical clinical research studies/trials. The incumbent will work closely with Clinical Research Coordinators and assist in various day-to-day operations of multiple studies, including subject recruitment, scheduling study visits, preparing materials for study visits, supporting participants during study visits, and data entry.

Responsibilities

• Assist with identifying, screening and assessing subjects for study; tracking study subjects against the protocol, and recording this information in Study Manager
• Analyze and prepare data, writing reports and assisting in drafting manuscripts and papers
• Assist with organizing study files and maintaining study calendars
• Assist with other related duties necessary to the functioning of the research department
• Assist in circulation of study related documents that require review/signature internally and externally
• Responsible for maintenance of laboratory and supplies
• Participate in patient education, obtaining informed consent, ordering pre-randomization tests and dispensing and ordering study drug
• Provide support by coordinating follow-up evaluations both inpatient and outpatient, including monitoring of safety data; assuring compliance with study protocol; and maintaining case report forms
• Facilitate retrieval and entry of data for minimal risk projects from patient charts
• Facilitates preparation of data for statistician and develops ongoing reports for Principal Investigator (PI), statisticians and DSMB
• Administer surveys as needed for minimal risk projects
• Administer tests and perform subject-facing activities, per research protocols
• Perform other tasks and duties as requested

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in education and experience, plus two years of related experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience in EPIC

Other Requirements

• Trained and certified in IRB regulations
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills and attention to detail
• Computer skills (Microsoft Office suite)
• Ability to work independently and must strictly adhere to deadlines and protocols

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran

Columbia University is committed to the hiring of qualified local residents.

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