Clinical Research Coordinator II

• Job Type: Officer of Administration
• Bargaining Unit:
• Regular/Temporary:
  Regular
• End Date if Temporary:
• Hours Per Week: 35
• Standard
  
  Work Schedule:
• Building:
• Salary Range: $70,000 - $78,000

Columbia University Irving Medical Center (CUIMC) provides global leadership in scientific research, health and medical education, and patient care. Home to approximately 4,472 students and over 3,000 part-time and full-time faculty members, the health sciences campus includes the four professional schools—the Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons, the College of Dental Medicine, the School of Nursing, and the Mailman School of Public Health.

Our staff is pivotal in facilitating and advancing these cutting-edge research endeavors

Clinical Research Coordinators (CRCs) are key members of research teams y collaborate closely with Principal Investigators (PIs) managing and overseeing the various aspects of clinical trials and research. Key responsibilities and tasks include study coordination, data collection, regulatory compliance, and serving as a Research liaison. The ideal candidate would need strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills..

• Responsible for day-to-day aspects of study protocol tasks including participant recruitment, screening, enrollment and follow-up with study participants, specimen processing, and other key elements under some supervision.
• Effectively communicate, build, and maintain relationships with potential study subjects, participants, clinicians, and other health care providers, and research office staff to support the successful administration of clinical trials.
• Complete data entry activities with little supervision. Data entry may include Protected Health Information (PHI), clinical and billing or other administrative data. Maintain accurate and complete clinical research files which include administering questionnaires, completing case report forms (CRFs), completing any study start-up or close-out documentation.
• Prepare data reports and perform periodic auditing of data, certification, and reporting materials to ensure compliance with university, sponsor and federal policies.
• Coordinate fiscal transactions related to the study including compensation to study subjects for their participation and helping them troubleshoot any issues.
• Adhere to workplace and patient safety protocols, monitor the area to ensure compliance with ethical and safety standards for research and maintain and request additional supplies as needed.
• Uses tools and reporting mechanisms to track progress, identify trends, and ensure timely communication of issues and status.
• Represent Columbia University Irving Medical Center research as one of its frontline health research personnel and commit to using culturally appropriate communication methods. Performs all other duties as assigned.
• Coordinate, supervise and mentor students working on lab research tasks

• Coordinate research team meetings, investigator check-ins, Sponsor visits, external audits and other stakeholder engagement activities.
• Demonstrates professionalism and accountability in interactions with clinical trials team and patients through clear, respectful, and timely communication and responsive follow-up.
• Supports training activities to ensure others understand clinical trial procedures.

• Participates in and/or supports assigned team projects and initiatives and escalates issues or potential barriers.
• Keeps current on all organizational policies, goals, and initiatives.
• Successfully completes all required university, systems, and department trainings and assigned study certifications requirements.
• Perform other related…