• Job Type: Support Staff - Non-Union
• Bargaining Unit:
• Regular/Temporary: Regular
• End Date if Temporary:
• Hours Per Week: 12
• Standard Work Schedule:
• Building:
• Salary Range: $33.90 - $33.90

Position Summary

This position entails coordinating flow of subject recruitment and scheduling; performing phone screens for tentative determinations of study eligibility; supporting the PI in completing and maintaining regulatory tasks and paperwork; assisting with IRB-related tasks including amendments/exceptions; drafting and/or editing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs); performing phlebotomy and handling blood samples (training will be provided).

Responsibilities

• Coordinate participant recruitment activities and assist in managing the flow of potential research participants throughout the study process.
• Conduct phone screenings with prospective participants to evaluate preliminary eligibility criteria and document relevant information for review by the research team.
• Schedule and coordinate study visits, ensuring that participants receive appropriate instructions and that appointments align with study protocol requirements.
• Support the Principal Investigator in the preparation, completion, and maintenance of regulatory documentation required for research studies, ensuring records remain accurate, organized, and compliant with institutional guidelines.
• Assist with the preparation and submission of Institutional Review Board (IRB) materials, including amendments, modifications, and exception requests, as well as maintaining documentation related to IRB approvals.
• Draft, review, and revise Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to support the consistent implementation of research processes and ensure adherence to established protocols.
• Perform phlebotomy and assist with the collection, labeling, processing, and handling of blood samples in accordance with study protocols and laboratory safety procedures.
• Maintain accurate study documentation, including participant records and research logs, to support compliance with regulatory and institutional requirements.
• Collaborate with the Principal Investigator and research staff to support the overall coordination and successful implementation of study activities.
• Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned/requested.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree.

Other Requirements

• Must complete all online systems training requirements.
• Prior experience supporting research term.
• Facility with basic computer programs (Excel, Microsoft word, Adobe, etc.)
• Experience interfacing with research participants.
• Ability to meet participants in-person at research sites

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran

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

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