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• Job Type: Support Staff - Union
• Bargaining Unit: SSA
• Regular/Temporary: Regular
• End Date if Temporary:
• Hours Per Week: 35
• Salary Range: 56,410.11 to 56.410.11

Position Summary

The candidate will work closely with Neurology Faculty on a clinical research study involving genetic testing and counseling for people with Parkinson???s disease. This role involves significant patient interaction and collaboration with physicians and administrators. Great opportunity for a person interested in pursuing a career in medical genetics or genetic counseling.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for coordinating and executing all aspects of a fast-growing study for Columbia University. 
• Recruiting and consenting subjects (Parkinson's disease patients) via telemedicine and in-person.
• Assessing potential participants??? study eligibility and capacity to consent.
• Conducting clinical interviews on medical and family history with participants.
• Overseeing sample collection.
• Entering data into electronic case report forms.
• Performing IRB regulatory submissions: write and edit project summary protocols and consent forms; update the protocols for modifications and renewals when necessary.
• Assist with writing and editing manuscripts and grants as necessary.

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor's Degree and at least two years of related experience or equivalent in education, training, and experience. 
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; attention to detail and strong organizational skills are a must.

Other Requirements 

• Fluency in Spanish.

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