• Job Type: Officer of Administration
• Bargaining Unit: n/a
• Regular/Temporary: Regular
• End Date if Temporary: n/a
• Hours Per Week: 35
• Salary Range: $58,500 - $65,000

Position Summary

The Columbia University Division of Infectious Diseases is seeking a highly motivated individual to provide programmatic support and administrative coordination for HIV prevention, COVID-19 and other emerging infections research and implementation studies. Trials include inpatient or outpatient investigation of novel therapeutics, vaccines, monoclonal antibodies, and observational cohorts, among others.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain research procedures with the goal of standardization, increase efficiency and ensure compliance with all guidelines, protocols, and federal regulations.
• Assist in both the development and completion of case report forms in accordance with study protocol requirements.
• Collaborate with the research team in developing and implementing data collection tools and quality management plans.
• Train new research staff and work closely with the PI to coordinate work flow to ensure smooth operations and efficient communication with the lab and research pharmacy.
• Assist with the development and maintenance of SOP’s and office policies, making recommendations to improve organizational operations.
• Identify and contact prospective study participants and obtain informed consent.
• Perform required screening and on-going study evaluations.
• Explain research protocols and obtain informed consent from study participants when appropriate.
• Assist the team with community engagement activities.
• Responsible for repository of specimens, logging of specimens shipped to central labs and quality control of database.
• Perform other responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in education and experience, plus two years related experience
• Attention to detail with ability to manage time effectively
• Strong organizational, and decision-making skills
• Knowledge of a variety of computer and software applications [Microsoft office, REDCap, electronic data entry systems i.e. Medidata]
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to juggle multiple competing tasks and demands
• Ability to handle confidential information and maintain confidentiality according to HIPAA

Preferred Qualifications

• Infectious disease clinical and/or research experience
• Prior experience with phlebotomy
• Experience working with diverse and marginalized populations
• Fluency in Spanish.

Other Requirements

• Participation in medical surveillance program
  • Contact with patients and/or human research subjects
  • Potential bloodborne pathogen exposure
  • Wear N-95 respirator 
• Successful completion of applicable compliance and systems training requirements

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran

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