Research Study Assistant

Columbia 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.

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

Skills

• High school diploma
• 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 Overview

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