Clinical Research Coordinator - Nephrology

Clinical Research Coordinator - Nephrology

Position Summary:

The Division of Nephrology is seeking a Clinical Research Coordinator proficient in Mandarin to support research activities. The Coordinator will be responsible for patient recruitment for genetic and non‑genetic studies, assessing eligibility, obtaining informed consent, and administering standardized questionnaires. Additional responsibilities include collecting biospecimens (including kidney biopsy tissue) and clinical data from medical records, scheduling and conducting follow‑up visits, entering data into research databases, and ensuring proper storage of human samples.

The Coordinator will maintain detailed study files, complete paper and electronic case report forms, and ensure data quality, integrity, and compliance with all regulatory, institutional, and departmental requirements. Additional duties include maintaining databases, generating recruitment reports, assisting with data analysis, and contributing to manuscript and grant preparation. This position is fully in‑person; remote or hybrid work is not available.

Compensation: $64,350 – $67,000 per year, commensurate with qualifications and experience.

• Recruit patients and obtain informed consent, ensuring study‑specific recruitment and retention goals are met.
• Organize and conduct baseline and follow‑up study visits.
• Collect, process, and store biological samples.
• Extract data from medical records and enter into research databases.
• Maintain study files and documentation; ensure data quality and compliance with regulatory and institutional requirements.
• Prepare periodic reports and assist with data analysis, manuscripts, and grant submissions.
• Perform additional related duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in education, training, and experience.
• At least 1 year of related experience.
• Proficiency in Mandarin.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team setting.

• Clinical research experience in a healthcare setting.
• Phlebotomy certification.

• Medical clearance and participation in the medical surveillance programs required for contact with human subjects.
• Contact with patients and/or human research subjects.
• Potential blood borne pathogen exposure.
• Successful completion of applicable compliance and systems training requirements.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran. Columbia University is committed to the hiring of qualified local residents.