Clinical Research Coord III

Columbia University Irving Medical Center is hiring a Clinical Research Coord III to coordinate complex clinical research studies and trials in the Department of Surgery’s Transplant Clinical Research Center. The role manages participant coordination, study data and protocol adherence, and collaborates with research teams and stakeholders on day-to-day trial activities.

Responsibilities

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 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

Coordinate research team meetings, investigator check-ins, Sponsor visits, external audits and other stakeholder engagement activities

Ensures timely notification and/or communication between the Principal Investigator and compliance offices and study sponsors

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 may include administering questionnaires, completing case report forms (CRFs), completing any study start-up or close-out documentation, and adverse event (AE) reporting

Prepare data reports and perform periodic auditing of data, certification, and reporting materials to ensure compliance with university, sponsor and federal policies

Provide input on Corrective and Preventative Actions (CAPA) under the oversight of the Principal Investigator (PI)

Coordinate financial transactions related to the study including compensation to study subjects for their participation and helping them troubleshoot any issues

Support training activities and developing materials on protocol-specific items or clinical research procedures for their research team or peers

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. Use 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

Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned/requested

Preferred

A research background is highly preferred

Bi-lingual (Spanish and English)

3 years' experience in a clinical research setting

Familiarity with Columbia health and research systems

Education in a scientific, health-related, or business administration program or experience with observational research or laboratory settings

Experience with electronic medical records and/or research data entry, including Epic, REDCap, Qualtrics, iLab, or OpenSpecimen

Understanding of clinical research systems and processes, Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines, HIPAA, Columbia IRB and other institutional or federal regulatory and compliance activities

3 years’ experience in a clinical research setting.

Research Experience

Spanish-English Bilingual

Columbia Health Systems

Columbia Research Systems

Scientific Education

Health-Related Education

Business Administration Education

Observational Research

Laboratory Research

Electronic Medical Records

Research Data Entry

Epic

REDCap

Qualtrics

iLab

OpenSpecimen

Clinical Research Systems

Clinical Research Processes

Clinical Practice (GCP)

HIPAA

Columbia IRB

Regulatory Compliance

Research Compliance

Company

Academic medical center providing patient care, research, and education.

New York, New York, USA

https://www.cuimc.columbia.edu/

Founded in 1767

10001+ employees

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in education, training, and experience in a relevant clinical research field

3 years of related experience

Must possess critical thinking and analytical skills, customer-service orientation, with the ability to interact and collaborate positively, constructively and effectively with multiple stakeholders

Capacity to work semi-independently and successfully within a team in a deadline driven, multi-tasking environment

Ability to handle multiple projects and apply judgment to prioritize projects and tasks

Strong oral and written communication skills

Strong commitment to fostering diversity and equity

Ability and willingness to learn new systems and programs

Skilled with Microsoft Office, including strong Excel skills

A research background is highly preferred

Bi-lingual (Spanish and English)

3 years' experience in a clinical research setting

Familiarity with Columbia health and research systems

Education in a scientific, health-related, or business administration program or experience with observational research or laboratory settings

Experience with electronic medical records and/or research data entry, including Epic, REDCap, Qualtrics, iLab, or OpenSpecimen

Understanding of clinical research systems and processes, Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines, HIPAA, Columbia IRB and other institutional or federal regulatory and compliance activities

3 years of related experience.

Required skills

Clinical Research, Epic, REDCap, Qualtrics, iLab, OpenSpecimen, Clinical Practice (GCP), HIPAA, Columbia IRB, Microsoft Excel, Stakeholder Collaboration

Preferred skills

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Experience

3+ years