Research Assistant

Weill Cornell Medicine is hiring a Research Assistant in its Nuclear Medicine organizational unit. The role supports principal investigators and research coordinators by assisting with clinical study recruitment, data management and analysis, literature reviews, regulatory submissions, and grant documentation.

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

Preferred

Bachelor's degree is preferred

Previous clinical research experience is helpful

Knowledge of medical terminology is helpful

Bachelor's Degree

Clinical Research

Medical Terminology

Company

Academic medical institution providing patient care, research, and physician education

New York, New York, USA

https://careers.weill.cornell.edu/

Founded in 1898

5001-10000 employees

Qualifications

High School Diploma

Approximately one year of related experience

Statistical and database management experience, including proficiency in SPSS and/or RedCap

Standard office work

Bachelor's degree is preferred

Previous clinical research experience is helpful

Knowledge of medical terminology is helpful

Approximately one year of related experience.

Required skills

Statistical Analysis, Database Management, SPSS, REDCap, Clinical Research, Medical Terminology, Qualitative Coding, Thematic Analysis, Institutional Review Board (IRB) Submissions

Preferred skills

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Experience

1+ years