Staff Associate I

The Staff Associate I will handle administrative issues for the PI, manage inventory of samples or data (i.e., tissue, core, MRIs, etc.); ensure that equipment or machinery is operating and maintained properly; work with study participants, including recruitment and interviewing. This includes administering standardized interviews of medical and family history, everyday functioning, neuropsychological testing, and recruitment of research participants. S/he will assess capacity to consent and obtain informed consent in this minimal risk study following Institutional Review Board policies and regulations. Additionally, reimbursements; may be involved in tissue sampling, such as taking blood; coordinate meetings or events; assist with the preparation of materials for publications, funding, or compliance; manage scheduling under the PI's direction to ensure that deadlines are met; and coordinate and work with external or partner organizations.

• Function Knowledge - Knowledge of the research subject and scientific methods of analysis
• Problem Solving - Utilizes analytical skills to solve moderately complex problems based on guidelines, protocols, and procedures.
• Decision Making - Works within guidelines to carry out assigned duties in the design of apparatus, the adaptation of relevant technology to the needs of a project, the conduct of specific experiments, and the analysis of data
• Technical Expertise - Ability to operate and maintain equipment, computers, software programs and research tools in support of the project.
• Communication - Shares information and confirmation of data.

Requirement - Bachelor's degree in specific research field and 4 years experience preferred.

Additional Preferred Requirement - Phlebotomy, medical history questionnaire interviewing, good organizational and time management skills; excellent oral and written communication, interpersonal skills, computer skills, abilirt ro conduct chart reviews. Must be able to learn and operate research project software.

Columbia University is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran

Pay Transparency Disclosure

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.