Research Worker
Psychiatry
Research Worker
- 555149
- Columbia University Medical Center
- Psychiatry
- Full Time
- Opening on: Jan 30 2026
- Technical Grade 6
- Job Type: Support Staff - Union
- Bargaining Unit: SSA
- Regular/Temporary: Temporary
- End Date if Temporary: 06/30/2026
- Hours Per Week: 35
- Standard Work Schedule:
- Building:
- Salary Range: $67,333.02 - $67,333.02
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 job is a full time temporary position as a Research Worker who will contribute to the coordination of clinical trials in humans. The duties include interfacing with study participants, maintaining the IRB protocol, scheduling study activities, assist with management of medications and coordinating various studies at the lab.
Responsibilities
- Recruitment, scheduling, and management of research participants 30%
- Assistance with administration of research interventions and collection and management of research data 30%
- Create and prepare forms and other study materials 20%
- Maintaining regulatory documents 10%
- Performs related duties as assigned/requested 10%
Minimum Qualifications
- Master’s degree and at least one year experience, or Bachelor’s degree and at least three years of related experience or equivalent in education, training and experience.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working with individuals with mental illness and substance use disorders.
- Experience in clinical trials.
Other Requirements
- Must successfully complete all online systems training requirements.
Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran
Columbia University is committed to the hiring of qualified local residents.
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