- Job Type: Officer of Administration
- Bargaining Unit:
- Regular/Temporary: Regular
- End Date if Temporary:
- Hours Per Week: 35
- Standard Work Schedule:
- Building:
- Salary Range: $65,000 - $70,000
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.
Position Summary
The Division of Pediatric Critical Care, Hospital Medicine and Palliative Care (PCCHM) at Columbia University Irving Medical Center has an immediate opening for a Clinical Research Coordinator to manage multiple projects. The Clinical Research Coordinator will assist with the enrollment of pediatric patients in PCCHM. Specific duties will include involvement in participant screening, recruitment and tracking, data and biospecimen collection, data entry, and maintenance of study files and databases. The Clinical Research Coordinator will be tasked with maintaining adherence to written protocols and regulatory requirements.
We are looking for someone who can establish a good rapport with patients of all ages, families, caregivers, and the clinical, research, and administrative teams. The ideal candidate will show a demonstrated ability to multi-task, operate efficiently, learn, and adapt quickly. Candidates who are bilingual (Spanish and English) are preferred. Candidates should have phlebotomy training or be willing to complete training during the first three months of employment.
At CUIMC, we are leaders in teaching, research, and patient care and are proud of the service and support we provide to our community. We apply the same rigor in our commitment to fostering an inclusive, thriving community and caring for our employees and their loved ones. We offer immediate eligibility and invest in our employees’ families through comprehensive Health and Welfare, Employee Assistance, Tuition Programs, and Retirement Benefits.
"Subject to business needs, we may support flexible and hybrid work arrangements. Options will be discussed during the interview process".
Responsibilities
- Data Collection and Coordination.
- Data entry in different divisional clinical databases, as well as sponsor data capture systems.
- Set-up and maintain regulatory files associated with research studies/trials.
- Abstract patient clinical trial data from pre-trial medical history and continuing through clinical trial participation and long-term follow-up.
- Assist with Management of Clinical Trials/Research Studies.
- Daily screen for eligible subjects.
- Approach and recruitment of eligible subjects.
- Confirm completion and date of service of study requirements. Maintain study enrollment logs.
- Maintain participant study calendars and coordinate evaluations and data/specimen collection with the participant, and division personnel. Assist the PI and Research team with preparation of study implementation initiation and pricing documentation for new research trials.
- Preparation of Documents and Data for Institutional Review Board and other Monitors.
- Assist PI and Research team with preparation of documentation required by the Institutional Review Board for new and ongoing research trials.
- Coordinate feasibility, initiation and monitoring visits by trial sponsors, and provide required documentation for these visits. Respond to sponsor queries regarding data.
- Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned/requested.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in education and experience required; plus three years of related experience.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bilingual in English and Spanish.
- Clinical Research Coordinator Certification (CCRC).
- Demonstrated ability to take initiative and able to work independently with minimal supervision.
- High level of attention to detail.
- Ability to work with a wide range of constituencies and exercise tact and discretion when interacting with faculty, administrators, and students.
- Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
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