Clinical Research Coordinator - CBCH

Columbia University Irving Medical Center; New York (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious research institution in New York is seeking an organized and detail-oriented Clinical Research Coordinator to support innovative research. This role focuses on patient-oriented studies, requiring bilingual English and Spanish communication skills. Ideal candidates should have a Bachelor's degree, experience with blood specimen collection, and the ability to adapt to flexible work hours. Join in impacting health research with a dynamic team.

Qualifications

• Experience with blood specimen collection and processing protocols.
• Two years of related experience preferred.
• Experience in health care education settings.

Responsibilities

• Recruitment, enrollment and informed consent of study participants.
• Administration of standardized questionnaires.
• Assisting in blood specimen collection.

Skills

Bilingual communication (English and Spanish)

Organizational skills

Detail-oriented

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

SPSS

Job description

Overview

Clinical Research Coordinator - CBCH at Columbia University Irving Medical Center. Join to apply for the Clinical Research Coordinator - CBCH role at Columbia University Irving Medical Center.

We are an innovative research entity looking for highly organized, detail-oriented and enthusiastic candidates to support the patient-oriented research portfolio of the Center. We anticipate developing new studies and research directions, so ideal candidates will be able to adapt to a fast-paced environment with evolving responsibilities, workloads and work schedules.

Under the direction of the Project Coordinator II and the Principal Investigator, the Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC) will be responsible for coordinating the day-to-day activities of a laboratory-based research protocol focused on examining the health benefits of breaking up periods of prolonged sedentary behavior. Collaborating with a variety of institutional and Center-wide teams, as well as performing independently, the CRC will be responsible for all participant recruitment, enrollment, compensation and data collection activities. The CRC will assist in the creation and maintenance of data collection systems, provision of food for the controlled diet portion of the study and training study subjects in the proper use of study devices, including blood pressure and glucose monitors, as well as accelerometer devices. The CRC will assist in blood specimen collection procedures and may participate in phlebotomy training.

Candidates should anticipate the need for flexible work hours to attain recruitment goals and complete the 9-hour study visits successfully. Work hours may be scheduled between 7:00 am and 7:30 pm and occasionally on weekends, varying from week-to-week depending upon study visit and recruitment needs. The role involves frequent bilingual interactions in both English and Spanish with study participants, collaborating investigators, and clinic personnel. The candidate will work on more than one project and will perform other duties as required.

At CBCH our goal is to work together as a collective (faculty, admin, and staff) to advance shared values and goals.

Responsibilities

• Recruitment, enrollment and informed consent of study participants
• Administration of standardized questionnaires
• Study participant compensation through the Columbia University PayCard system and TruCentive compensation system, including processing PayCard vouchers and participant compensation
• Instruction in study procedures such as the use of various study devices, including blood pressure monitors, glucose monitors, and accelerometer devices
• Assisting in the blood specimen collection process, including delivering specimens to lab, setting up phlebotomy devices/supplies and providing general assistance to the research nurse perform the blood draws
• Organization of records
• Maintenance of case report forms (CRFs)
• Data entry and cleaning
• Creation of consort diagrams and reports for team meetings
• Provision of necessary administrative support to meet the goals of parent projects and sub-projects
• Maintenance of research supply inventory, including phlebotomy supplies, study food, PayCard and TruCentive e-gift card inventory and study devices
• Establishing and maintaining relationships with institutional groups including but not limited to the blood specimen processing lab and the bionutrition unit
• General equipment upkeep
• Collection of high quality research data through analysis of issues associated with the conduct of questionnaires, utilization of devices, and assessment of participant burden through frequent communication with the Principal Investigator
• Dissemination of consort diagrams and presentations at team multi-disciplinary meetings
• Performing related duties and responsibilities as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

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

Preferred Qualifications

• Two years of related experience preferred
• Research experience preferred
• Experience with blood specimen collection and processing procedures and protocols
• Experience with research data entry and/or SPSS preferred
• Experience in varied health care and/or health care education settings preferred
• Leadership roles in academic or community settings
• Experience with participant compensation and financial systems
• Experience with the public in a service-related or occupational role preferred

Other Requirements

• Must speak Spanish fluently
• Flexible hours (shifts between 7:00 am - 7:30 pm and occasionally weekends) required to meet critical deadlines
• Excellent phone, interpersonal and written communication skills
• Able to multitask in a diverse and demanding environment with frequently shifting priorities
• Proactive, extremely organized and detail-oriented
• Strong record of interpersonal engagement
• Able to demonstrate the ability to balance both working independently and collaboratively
• Strong commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion
• Must successfully complete systems training requirements
• Participation in medical surveillance program:
  • Contact with patients and/or human research subjects
  • Potential bloodborne pathogen exposure

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran. Columbia University is committed to the hiring of qualified local residents.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

Industries

• Hospitals and Health Care