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Ref: LP016-144
Job description / Role
Position Summary
The Clinical Research Core at Weill Cornell Medicine in Qatar (WCM-Q) supports and develops clinical research within the College in collaboration with the College’s faculty, research staff, and affiliated healthcare organizations. The Clinical Research Core is also involved in multiple projects to support the community in Qatar. The focus of the appointed CRC will be to work on initiatives to improve the health of individuals engaged in multiple projects led by the Supreme Committee for Delivery and Legacy, Qatar.
Working under the supervision of the Principal Investigator or Associate Director, Clinical Research Core on sponsored research projects, the Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC) collects, receives, maintains and organizes study data related to clinical studies.
Job Responsibilities
• Input and maintenance of routine standard clinical data into the central electronic clinical research database. Keeping and maintaining of paper files as required
• Assists in conducting clinical trial visits when needed. Assists in obtaining informed consent under supervision of the investigator(s) and assists in acquiring clinical specimens and data as required by the protocol.
• Assists lab technicians and investigators in preparing requested specimens to be available and reporting on specimen amounts. Assists with the review and comparison of source documents with electronic input to ensure accuracy.
• Responsible for tracking and maintenance of portable electronic devices daily.
• Responsible for understanding the workflow of Clinical Research Coordinators to ensure a seamless data flow.
• Assists in tracking and maintaining orders on inventory and disposal of material related to studies.
• Attends meetings regularly with CRCs, investigators and senior staff. Prepares data for meetings as requested.
• Becomes familiar with running study related equipment. Coordinates vacations, etc with other team members to ensure smooth workflow. Performs other job related duties as required.
Requirements
Education
• Bachelor's degree in science or M.D.
Experience
• One or more years’ study or work experience in clinical research or related activities is mandatory.
• Intermediate computer experience required for data entry and troubleshooting.
• Previously demonstrated ability to communicate in both scientific written reports and professional presentations
• Advanced computer skills preferred.
• Proficiency in spoken Nepali, Urdu, Malayalam, Hindi, Bengali or Tamil language skills
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
• Advanced time management and organizational skills
Working Conditions/Physical Demands
• Work is approximately 70% clinical and lab based, 30% computer based.
• May require extended and varying work hours to meet demands.
• Work may include obtaining biological materials, using chemical substances requiring careful use and the use of protective devices and clothing.
• Must be able to lift 10 lbs unaided.
About the Company
Founded in 1898 and affiliated with what is now New York - Presbyterian Hospital (NYPH) since 1927, Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q) is one of the top-ranked clinical and medical research centers in the U.S. It is committed to excellence in research, teaching and patient care, and the advancement of the art and science of medicine.
In addition to the degree in medicine, Weill Cornell offers PhD programs in biomedical research and education at the Weill Graduate School of Medical Sciences; a joint MD-MBA program with Cornell's Johnson School of Management; and a joint MD-PhD program with Rockefeller University and Sloan-Kettering Institute.