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Columbia University is hiring a Research Assistant to support epidemiologic research studies within the division of Infectious Diseases. The role involves collaborating with the principal investigator and research team to perform data entry, statistical analysis, and data review from electronic medical records, as well as assisting in the preparation of study publications and attending team meetings.

Highlights

Support implementation of research study protocol and collaborate closely with the principal investigator and research coordinator.
Create, pilot test, and refine the study database for epidemiologic studies.
Review electronic medical records to identify and enter missing data into the study database.
Perform descriptive statistics and assist with analysis of population-based incidence and infection rate ratios.
Participate in study team and sponsor meetings regularly.
Assist in drafting abstracts and publications derived from study data.
Requires a bachelor’s degree and at least 1.5 years of relevant experience or equivalent education and training.
Preferred qualification includes a master’s degree in public health with at least one year of experience.
Salary range is approximately $59,845 per year, subject to various factors including experience and departmental budgets.
Employment under Support Staff - Union with a standard 35-hour workweek.

Research Assistant Full Description

Job Type: Support Staff - Union
Bargaining Unit: SSA
Regular/Temporary: Regular
End Date if Temporary:
Hours Per Week: 35
Standard Work Schedule:
Building:
Salary Range: $59,845.49-$59,845.49

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

This position will support the department by providing assistance for epidemiologic research studies. The Research Assistant (RA) will work with the principal investigator, research coordinator, data manager/analyst, information technologist, and biostatistician to perform data entry and statistical analysis. The RA will review, and aggregate data abstractions provided by the department's clinical data navigator. The RA will review the electronic medical records of study subjects, extract and enter data, and assist with the creation and completion of shell tables for publications. The RA will attend weekly meetings with the local team and twice monthly meetings with the study sponsor.

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Responsibilities

Work with PI and RC to implement the research study protocol, reporting directly to the PI.
Participate in creation of the study database.
Pilot test study database and suggest refinements to study database.
Review electronic medical records for missing data.
Enter missing data into study database.
Perform descriptive statistics, e.g., proportions, means, medians.
Assist statistician with analysis of population-based incidence rates and infection rate ratios.
Attend study meetings with local team and with sponsor.
Participate in creation of abstracts and publications.
Performs related duties & responsibilities as assigned/requested.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree and at least one and one-half years of related experience or equivalent in education, training and experience. Knowledge of various related laboratory procedures and techniques required.

Preferred Qualifications

Masters degree in public health and at least one year of experience.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran

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

Original Job Description

Job Type: Support Staff - Union
Bargaining Unit: SSA
Regular/Temporary: Regular
End Date if Temporary:
Hours Per Week: 35
Standard Work Schedule:
Building:
Salary Range: $59,845.49-$59,845.49

Position Summary

Responsibilities

Work with PI and RC to implement the research study protocol, reporting directly to the PI.
Participate in creation of the study database.
Pilot test study database and suggest refinements to study database.
Review electronic medical records for missing data.
Enter missing data into study database.
Perform descriptive statistics, e.g., proportions, means, medians.
Assist statistician with analysis of population-based incidence rates and infection rate ratios.
Attend study meetings with local team and with sponsor.
Participate in creation of abstracts and publications.
Performs related duties & responsibilities as assigned/requested.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree and at least one and one-half years of related experience or equivalent in education, training and experience. Knowledge of various related laboratory procedures and techniques required.

Preferred Qualifications

Masters degree in public health and at least one year of experience.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran

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

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