Job Description

Title: Research Data Assistant

Location: Upper East Side

Org Unit: Lauren Osborne Lab

Work Days: Monday-Friday

Weekly Hours: 35.00

Exemption Status: Non-Exempt

Salary Range: $24.29 - $27.09

*As required under NYC Human Rights Law Int 1208-2018 - Salary range for this role when Hired for NYC Offices

Position Summary

Under direction, provides administrative, data analysis and operational support to principle investigators and research coordinators for clinical research studies.

Job Responsibilities

• Manages and enters collected data into study database.
• May perform statistical analysis of research data.
• Assists in the preparation of materials and submissions to the Institutional Review Board (IRB).
• Participates in subject recruitment. Assists with the informed consent process.
• Participates in the collection of study specimens.
• Maintains and tracks usage of portable electronic devices.
• Ensures the proper disposal of study materials.
• Generates data, reports and summaries of research data.
• Maintains inventory of supplies, equipment and/or reagents. May order supplies/equipment/reagents as authorized or ensure that needs are escalated appropriately. Receives supply orders and confirms accuracy of delivery. May assist with cost control.
• Ensures that research information is collected and stored in a manner that is compliant with regulations/policies and good clinical practice.

Education

• High School Diploma

Experience

Bacnelor's degree desired.

Expereince in research preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Statistical and database management experience, including proficiency in SPSS.
• Previous clinical research experience.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.

Licenses and Certifications

Working Conditions/Physical Demands

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