Clinical Research Coordinator - Cardiology

Columbia University in the City of New York; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 66,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Columbia University in the City of New York is seeking a Clinical Research Coordinator to support investigator-initiated trials focused on heart failure outcomes. You will collaborate with faculty, a regulatory manager, a biostatistician, and a data manager to execute high-quality academic clinical research and contribute to scholarly dissemination.

The role involves screening participants, coordinating visits, data collection in REDCap/EPIC, and ensuring regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in public health, health sciences, biology, nursing, or a related field or equivalent education/experience.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Clear and professional written and verbal communication.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a hospital-based environment.
• Strong communication, accountability, and the ability to manage assigned studies.

Responsibilities

• Screen participants for eligibility and coordinate informed consent per IRB-approved protocols.
• Schedule and conduct study visits in inpatient/outpatient settings; perform protocol-specific procedures.
• Monitor study calendars to ensure adherence to visit windows and protocol timelines.
• Collect and document study data accurately and contemporaneously.
• Enter data into REDCap or other approved systems in collaboration with the data manager.
• Verify documentation accuracy, respond to data queries, and assist with medical record abstraction and source documentation.
• Maintain essential documents and regulatory binders with the regulatory manager.
• Ensure adherence to ICH-GCP and institutional policies; support adverse event documentation and reporting.
• Assist with site communications and track documentation requirements.
• Support coordination of investigator meetings and study materials; maintain organized site documentation.
• Participate in data cleaning and study closeout; contribute to abstracts and posters for regional/national conferences.
• Assist with manuscript development; present research findings internally/externally
• Perform other responsibilities as needed.

Skills

Organizational skills

Written communication

Multitasking

Accountability

Study coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in public health/health sciences/biology/nursing or related field

Tools

REDCap

EPIC

Job description

• Job Type: Officer of Administration
• Regular/Temporary: Regular
• Hours Per Week: 35
• Salary Range: $66,300.00 to $68,300 Annual

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 Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC) will support investigator-initiated trials (IITs) focused on improving outcomes for patients with heart failure. Studies may be single-site or multicenter across inpatient and outpatient settings. The CRC will collaborate closely with faculty investigators, research fellows, a regulatory manager, a biostatistician, and a data manager to execute high-quality academic clinical research and contribute to scholarly dissemination.

Responsibilities

• Screen participants for eligibility and coordinate informed consent per IRB-approved protocols.
• Schedule and conduct study visits in inpatient/outpatient settings; perform protocol-specific procedures.
• Monitor study calendars to ensure adherence to visit windows and protocol timelines.
• Collect and document study data accurately and contemporaneously.
• Enter data into REDCap or other approved systems in collaboration with the data manager.
• Verify documentation accuracy, respond to data queries, and assist with medical record abstraction and source documentation.
• Maintain essential documents and regulatory binders with the regulatory manager.
• Ensure adherence to ICH-GCP and institutional policies; support adverse event documentation and reporting.
• Assist with site communications and track documentation requirements.
• Support coordination of investigator meetings and study materials; maintain organized site documentation.
• Participate in data cleaning and study closeout; contribute to abstracts and posters for regional/national conferences.
• Assist with manuscript development; present research findings internally/externally
• Perform other responsibilities as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in public health, health sciences, biology, nursing, or a related field or equivalent in education and experience.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Clear and professional written and verbal communication.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a hospital-based environment.
• Strong communication, accountability, and the ability to manage assigned studies.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior research experience in a clinical, academic, or laboratory setting.
• Familiarity with REDCap, EPIC, or electronic data systems.
• Demonstrated interest in cardiology, heart failure, or academic medicine; familiarity with medical terminology.

Other Requirements

• Participation in the medical surveillance program
  • Contact with patients and/or human research subjects.
  • Potential bloodborne pathogen exposure
• Successful completion of applicable compliance and systems training requirements.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran

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