Non-Student Short-Term Casual

• Job Type: Short Term Casual
• Bargaining Unit:
• Regular/Temporary: Temporary
• End Date if Temporary: 03/01/2026
• Hours Per Week: 10
• Standard Work Schedule:
• Building:
• Salary Range: $17.00 - $17.00

Position Summary

The Department of Pediatrics is seeking a Short-Term Casual research support to join our team in a temporary part-time position to work within the Division of Cardiology. Columbia University Irving Medical Center’s Department of Pediatrics is a world leader in providing care for children. Our mission areas include Healthcare, Education and Research.

We offer care for our patients in over 25 specialty areas as well as individualized care for complex cases. Our Residency, Fellowship and Graduate programs are among the best in the Nation. Our Clinical, Translational and Basic Science research features collaborations across specialties and stretches from the bench to bedside. We also have several active Clinical trials available to our patients. This position will support the department by providing research support to the Exercise Lab.

Responsibilities

• Meeting with patients in our research studies to administer tele-health exercise counseling and group exercise classes.
• Working directly with the PI and other team members on operations and direct investigations.
• Participate in the informed consent process and randomizing participants.
• Directing communications with patients and collaborators.
• Completing case report forms, assisting with scheduling of tests and appointments.
• Support the department by providing research support to the Exercise Lab.
• Performs related duties & responsibilities as assigned/requested.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Graduate or Equivalency required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree.

Other Requirements

• Strong organizational, communication & interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Employment is contingent upon successful completion of pre-offer and post-offer background checks in accordance with NYC’s Fair Chance Act. Depending on the position, a drug screening and other verifications may be required. (University Policies)                                                    
• Must successfully complete applicable compliance and systems training requirements.
• HIPAA Privacy and Security Essentials Training.

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