Technician B - New York, United States - Columbia University
Description
Job Type:
Support Staff - Union
- Bargaining Unit: SSA
- Regular/Temporary: Regular
- End Date if Temporary:
- Standard Work Schedule:
- Building:
- 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._
The Technician B will assist in the data collection for observational Lewy body disorders (Parkinson's disease dementia, Parkinson's disease) and Huntington's disease studies and investigator-initiated trials, with particular focus on Parkinson's disease and Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS).
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities involving recruitment, questionnaires, neuropsychological testing, data entry and biofluid handling. The Technician B will work under the supervision of the Senior Research Managers and the study Principal Investigators.
The position involves roles and responsibilities that include, but are not limited to:
- Prepare for upcoming study visits.
- Conduct clinical interviews with study participants and use studyspecific assessments, physical examination assessments, review of medical history, cognitive and neuropsychological testing, and other questionnaires.
- Process blood and other biological samples such as cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) and urine as per study procedures.
- Accurately collect and enter data into databases and electronic case report forms.
- Adherence to federal and institutional regulations and GCP guidelines.
- Assist with other administrative and research activities as required.
- Assist in the maintenance, programming, and management equipment used to collect data such as laptops, tablets, and devices distributed to participants for passive monitoring of movements and activities such as smartphones and smartwatches provided by the study.
- Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned/requested.
- Requires a bachelor's degree in chemistry, biology, physics or related science or equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
- Fluency in Spanish is a desirable.
- This position involves significant patient interaction and collaboration with physicians.
- Strong organization, communication and interpersonal skills are mandatory.
Columbia University is committed to the hiring of qualified local residents.
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