Clinical Research Coord

Standard

Work Schedule:

Mon
- Fri (9am - 5pm)

Building:
Columbia University Medical Center

Salary Range: $66,300.00 - $70,000.00

Grade 103

Job Type: Officer of Administration

Bargaining Unit:

Regular/Temporary:
Regular

Hours Per Week: 35

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The above hiring range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

Columbia University Irving Medical Center (CUIMC) provides global leadership in scientific research, health and medical education, and patient care. Working in the Department/Division of Surgery
- Transplant Clinical Research Center (TCRC) under the direction of the Director of Clinical Research Operations, the CRC will support the coordination of clinical research activities according to clinical research studies or trials managed by the Department/Division. In general, the CRC will be responsible for the coordination of patient participation (including screening, recruitment, assessment, and follow‑up of study participants), collection and maintenance of study data, ensuring adherence to study activities as described in the protocol, and working with other members of the research team to coordinate all other aspects related to the conduct of the clinical trial or study.

• 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 protocol elements under direct supervision.
• Effectively communicate and maintain relationships with potential study subjects, participants, clinicians, other health care providers, sponsors, and research office staff to support the successful administration of clinical trials.
• Assist with the coordination of research team meetings, investigator check‑ins, Sponsor visits, external audits, and other stakeholder engagement activities. Supports research team members on various clinical trials or study related tasks.
• Ensures timely notification and/or communication between the Principal Investigator and compliance offices and study sponsors.
• Complete data entry activities with supervision and support as needed. Data entry may include Protected Health Information (PHI), clinical and billing or other administrative data.
• Maintain accurate and complete clinical research files which may include administering questionnaires, assisting preparation and completion of case report forms (CRFs), and completing any study start‑up or close‑out documentation, and adverse event (AE) reporting.
• Possess understanding and awareness of Corrective and Preventative Actions (CAPA).
• Coordinate financial transactions related to the study, including but not limited to compensation to study subjects for their participation and helping them to troubleshoot any issues.
• Adhere to workplace and patient safety protocols, monitor the area and ensure compliance with ethical and safety standards for research, and maintain research supply inventory, requesting additional items as needed.
• Represent Columbia University Irving Medical Center research as one of its frontline health research personnel and commit to using culturally appropriate communication methods.
• Rotate in an “on‑call” system for studies where research procedures are required on weekends, holidays, and/or after hours.
• Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned/requested.

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in education, training and experience.

• Bi‑lingual (Spanish and English).
• 2 years of experience in a relevant clinical research field.
• Familiarity with Columbia health and research systems.
• Education in a scientific, health‑related, or business administration program or experience with observational research or in laboratory settings.
• Experience with electronic medical records and/or research data entry, including Epic, REDCap, Qualtrics, iLab, or Open…