Job Information
The Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York Senior Staff Associate I in New York, New York
Aug 27, 2024
The Senior Staff Associate I, in the Center for Innovation in Imaging Biomarkers and Integrated Diagnostics (CIMBID) at Columbia University and the Department of Radiology at Columbia University Medical Center (CUMC), will primarily be responsible for extraction of clinical information from medical record and delineation of pathologies on brain images. Through their efforts, the staff associate will create the ground truth for development and validation of machine learning models to guide treatment decisions in cerebrovascular diseases.
Duties
30%: Researches and collects data through review of medical records.
30%: Assist with delineation of different pathologies on brain images.
20%: Records and compiles information related to research data imported from other centers.
10%: Formulates and help with design of new analysis.
10%: Assists in data interpretation and analyses. Reports on status of research activities.
Functional Knowledge
Expertise in medical record review and abstraction
Familiarity with brain CT and MRI scans
Basic statistical analysis
Problem Solving
Solves a broad range of complex problems related to medical image segmentation
Resolving issues with medical record abstraction
Exercises judgment based on the analysis of multiple sources of information
Decision Making/Autonomy
The position requires the ability to execute data abstraction independently
Works independently while working in a collaborative research environment
Leadership
In consultation with the Director of HTS Core, able to recommend and implement improvements to processes.
Provides guidance to junior team members
Technical Expertise
Abstraction of medical record
Work with data compilation software and REDcap
Medical image processing - specifically brain MRI and head CT
Communication Skills
Ability to effectively communicate with collaborators and organize schedules.
Explains complex information; collaborates with others to build consensus.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in biology or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Minimum of 1 year of related work experience
Meticulous, attention to detail and focus on accuracy
Well-organized and good time management skills
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor's degree, or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred
Experience with informatics a plus
Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran
Columbia University is committed to the hiring of qualified local residents.
Minimum Salary: 62400.00 Maximum Salary: 72000.00 Salary Unit: Yearly