Research Coordinator - Emergency Medicine

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

Job summary

Columbia University Irving Medical Center is seeking a Research Coordinator in the Research Division of the Department of Emergency Medicine. The role leads clinical studies in the Emergency Department and ensures adherence to study protocols and operations manuals.

The candidate will coordinate start-up activities, maintain regulatory documents, enroll patients, obtain informed consent, and manage data collection and CRFs. Some evenings and weekends may be required, and funding is grant-based.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in education and experience.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Good judgement under pressure.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize goals.
• Motivated and proactive.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and web browsers.
• Spanish fluency.

Responsibilities

• Organize start-up of studies, including protocol submissions to the IRB and training of study personnel.
• Maintain and organize project documentation and records; prepare protocol renewals.
• Organize study meetings and study-related processes.
• Ensure compliance with Human Research Protection and HIPAA regulations.
• Patient enrollment, including obtaining informed consent.
• Explain the purpose of the research and diagnostic procedures to patients.
• Complete patient follow-up as appropriate.
• Collect data from subject charts, interviews, and other sources.
• Complete case report forms and ensure completeness.
• Maintain Essential Documents Binders and regulatory documents.
• Communicate with the research team and respond to correspondence.
• Perform training and QA/QC tasks.
• Some evening and weekend shifts may be required.
• Position is grant-funded.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Time management

Teamwork

Microsoft Office

Spanish

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Grade 103

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

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 Division of the Department of Emergency Medicine is seeking a Research Coordinator for a minimum of one year to lead clinical studies being conducted in the Emergency Department. Reporting to the Research Administrator and under supervision of the Principal Investigators (PI) of the respective study, the Research Coordinator will organize and conduct all aspects of the clinical research project. The Research Coordinator will complete study procedures in adherence with assigned study protocols and manuals of operation and in accordance with clinical research principles.

Responsibilities

• Organization of the start-up of studies, including preparation and submission of protocols to the IRB and training of study personnel
• Maintenance and organization of project documentation and records, and preparation and submission of protocol renewals
• Organization of study meetings and study-related processes
• Ensuring compliance with the University's required certifications in Human Research Protection and HIPAA regulations.
• Patient enrollment, including obtaining informed consent
• Conferring with study patients to explain the purpose of the research study and diagnostic procedures
• Completion of patient follow-up, as appropriate
• Collection of pertinent information and data from subject charts and records, subject interviews, and other sources
• Completion of case report forms (CRFs), including review of CRFs to ensure completeness
• Maintenance of Essential Documents Binders and regulatory documents
• Communicating regularly with the research team and responding to all correspondences in a timely manner
• Performance of training and Quality Assurance/Quality Control tasks
• Some evening and weekend shifts may be required
• Other related duties as necessary
• Position is supported by grant funding.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in education and experience required
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Must demonstrate excellent written and oral communication skills
• Must demonstrate good judgement under pressure
• Must be able to undertake multiple tasks simultaneously and prioritize goals
• Must be motivated and proactive
• Must be able to work independently, as well as perform as part of a team.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office and web browser programs.
• Fluency in Spanish

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of related experience in clinical research or health science discipline such and experience in a health science discipline, such as biochemistry, anatomy, pathology, nursing, medical technology, public health, or equivalent.
• Previous experience with IRB
• Prior involvement in the coordination and implementation of research projects

Other Requirements

• Medical clearance and participation in the medical surveillance program
  • Contact with patients and/or human research subjects
  • Potential bloodborne pathogen exposure
  • Wear N-95 respirator
• Successful completion of applicable compliance and systems training requirements

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