Program Assistant

Position Summary

The Bronx Prevention Center, part of ICAP at Columbia University, is a Clinical Research Site (CRS) within the NIH-funded AIDS Clinical Trials Unit at Columbia University. Located in a clinical office on East 158th Street in the Bronx, the site has over 18 years of experience conducting phase 1 and 2 and observational HIV prevention clinical trials. The Program Assistant will assist with grant-funded Covid prevention clinical research studies other prevention studies for a two year period.

Responsibilities

• Schedule participants using outlook calendar.Assist with conducting study related follow up visits.Contact participants by telephone, email, and/or text on behalf of the site.
• Establish and maintain positive relationships and interact professionally, courteously, and appropriately with potential participants, participants, visitors and other employees; furthering a positive public perception of the research site and its employees
• Perform the consent process and obtain signed informed consent prior to initiating any protocol-defined procedures.
• Maintain accurate, comprehensive study records and source documentation.
• Complete study-related case report forms and source documentation per protocol.
• Conduct study visits in the field, the mobile van unit and on sites
• Maintain confidentiality of study participants and adhere to principles of Human Subjects Protection (HSP) and Good Clinical Laboratory Practice (GCLP).
• Assist with designated aspects of the study including ensuring site compliance with study protocols, all relevant procedures, policies and regulations. Understand and adhere to study protocols, and other appropriate regulations, procedures and policies.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires Bachelor’s degree
• At least 6 months-1yr of experience a clinical research setting
• Demonstrated experience organizing and managing disparate work flows to meet organizational schedules and requirements
• Excellent oral, written and interpersonal skills
• Excellent computer skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to work off shift hours (weekends and some evenings).

Preferred Qualifications

• Spanish language skills

Other Requirements

• Occasional domestic travel to research training and meetings (1-2 times per year, approximately 3 days each)

• Type other requirements and/or special indicators if CUIMC