Student Research Worker

Columbia University
United States, New York, New York
Nov 19, 2024
Job Type: Short Term Casual Bargaining Unit: Regular/Temporary: Temporary End Date if Temporary: Hours Per Week: 19 Standard Work Schedule: Building: Salary Range: $22.00 - $24.00 The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The above hiring range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. Position Summary The Division of Family Planning in the the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology is seeking a short term casual Student Research Worker to work closely with the Director of Research and Research Manager in recruiting participants for various clinical trials. Responsibilities The clinical research aide will be responsible for the following: Completion of GCP, HIPAA and applicable regulatory training Assist in the recruitment of research study subjects; Explain clinical research studies to participants and answer questions remotely and in-person Develop, manage, and monitor online recruitment platforms, including social media Maintain confidentiality of documents and files Regular collaboration with Principal Investigators and other research staff Assist in data management, data cleaning, validation, and data analysis as needed Assist in preparation of materials for presentations and publication Assist in other research related activities and projects as needed Minimum Qualifications High School diploma with six months related experience Ability to work in fast-paced environment Familiarity with common social media platforms Proficiency in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint Preferred Qualifications Working knowledge of SPSS a plus. Ability to exercise a high degree of diplomacy, discretion, and problem skills needed. Spanish language proficiency highly-desired. The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology is dedicated to the goal of building a multicultural faculty and staff committed to teaching, working and serving in a diverse community, and strongly encourages applications from candidates of traditionally underrepresented backgrounds. We are continuously seeking to recruit individuals who will enhance the diversity of our workplace and the effectiveness of our organization. Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran Columbia University is committed to the hiring of qualified local residents.