Technician B

Job title: Technician B

Position Summary The candidate will work with the Department of Neurology, Multiple Sclerosis Center and the Center for Translational and Computational Neuroimmunology (CTCN) lab on clinical studies involving patients with Multiple Sclerosis, related disorders, and healthy volunteers. The Technician B will be assisting other lab members in conducting research participant visits, data entry, and biological specimen collection, ensuring the appropriate reporting to regulatory boards such as the Institutional Review Board. Bilingual (English and Spanish) applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing IRB submissions, ensuring compliance with regulations and guidelines.

• Schedule participant visits, coordinating all aspects including biological specimen collection according to protocol procedures.

• Conduct visits with research participants in a professional, empathetic manner, maintaining confidentiality and respect.

• Collate and input data into computerized databases accurately and efficiently.

• Perform standardized tests on research participants, following established protocols.

• Conduct structured interviews to elicit information from participants, ensuring consistency and reliability.

• Provide quality control for data, ensuring accuracy and completeness.

• Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned/requested.

• Independently obtains informed consent for clinical studies.

• Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and at least one and one-half years of related experience or equivalent in education, training and experience. Knowledge of various related laboratory procedures and techniques required.

• Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience and/or keen interest in clinical research or neuroscience.

• Enthusiastic and self-motivated individual eager to contribute to scientific advancements and to show initiative.

• Strong organizational skills with a keen eye for detail to maintain meticulous record-keeping.

• Strong problem-solving skills to propose solutions to supervisor.

• Exceptional communication and writing abilities to effectively convey research findings and collaborate with colleagues.

• Proven ability to work collaboratively and show flexibility as part of a team while also capable of independently driving projects forward.

• Ability to accurately record data and demonstrate professionalism.

• Proficient in both spoken and written Spanish.

• Equal Opportunity Employer

• Columbia University is committed to the hiring of qualified local residents.