Research Coordinator

Columbia University; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Columbia University invites applications for a Research Coordinator to support energy balance and weight loss research at CUIMC. The role liaises between volunteer participants and researchers, assisting in data collection and procedures under investigator leadership.

The University emphasizes collaboration with investigators and staff, offering opportunities to contribute to study success and participant care while engaging in a dynamic research environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent required.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational abilities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; Excel experience required for data handling.
• Flexible, highly organized, and able to manage multiple study participants.

Responsibilities

• Leading recruitment and screening of prospective study participants.
• Assisting in scheduling study visits and coordinating logistics.
• Assisting with preparing and maintaining manuals of procedures.
• Assisting with internal study visits, including questionnaires, behavioral tests, and biospecimen processing.
• Leading preparation of documents for renewals, modifications, yearly submissions, audits, and IRB correspondence.
• Maintaining laboratory supply inventories and procuring lab and office supplies; processing invoices.
• Managing correspondence, generating study materials, and performing administrative tasks with study staff.
• Ensuring high-quality source documentation across study files.
• Assisting sub-investigators and PI with necessary documentation.
• Performing related duties as assigned.

Skills

Self-motivation

Attention to detail

Verbal and written communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Manage multiple participants

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

• Job Type: Officer of Administration


• Bargaining Unit:


• Regular/Temporary: Regular


• End Date if Temporary:


• Hours Per Week: 35


• Standard Work Schedule:


• Building:


• Salary Range: 66,300-66,300

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 Research Coordinator will report to the sub-Investigators and Principal Investigator and serve as a liaison between the volunteer participants, as well as other collaborators. The Research Coordinator will work under the leadership of the investigators to assist in research procedures and data collection for research on energy balance and weight loss interventions. The Research Coordinator will serve as a member of a research team in collaboration with investigator leadership.

At CUIMC, we are leaders in teaching, research, and patient care and are proud of the service and support we provide to our community. Columbia University offers a range of benefits to help you, and your dependents stay healthy, build long-term financial security, meet educational and professional goals, and more. Explore your options for Health and Welfare, Employee Assistance, Tuition Programs, and Retirement Benefits.

Responsibilities

• Leading recruitment and screening of prospective study participants.


• Assisting in managing the scheduling of study visits.


• Assisting in preparing and maintaining manuals of procedures.


• Assisting with internal study visits, including administration of questionnaires, oversight of behavioral tests, and biospecimen processing.


• Leading the preparation of documents for renewals, modifications, yearly submissions, audits, and correspondence related to the IRB for trial.


• Maintaining laboratory supply inventories, managing procurement, of laboratory and office supplies as necessary, and confirming invoices for study related expenses.


• Manage correspondence, generate study materials, and execute administrative tasks with other members of study staff.


• Responsible for ensuring high quality source documentation.


• Responsible for assisting sub-I and PI with all necessary documentation.


• Performs related duties & responsibilities as assigned/requested

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent and experience required.


• Self-motivated with ability to exercise initiative and judgement.


• Close attention to detail, solid verbal and written communication skills.


• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.


• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.Experience with data collection.


• Must be flexible, highly organized, and able to manage multiple study participants in individual and group settings.


• Ability to communicate, interpret, share and present information to management and research investigators and staff.


• Ability to perform light level of physical activity.

Preferred Qualifications

• Clinical trial/industry research experience.


• Bachelor’s degree with major in pre-med, biology, biochemistry, nutritional sciences, kinesiology/exercise physiology, or a related science plus 1-3 years of related research experience or Bachelor’s degree with equivalent combination of education, training, and experience in a health-related field + 3-5 years of research experience.


• 1-2 years of related experience.

Other Requirements

• Successful completion of applicable HIPAA, compliance, and systems training requirements.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran

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