Senior Clinical Research Coordinator – Transplant Trials

Columbia University Irving Medical Center; New York (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Columbia University Irving Medical Center (CUIMC) seeks a CRC III to support coordination of clinical research activities within the Department/Division of Surgery – Transplant Clinical Research Center. The role involves day-to-day study monitoring, participant recruitment, data collection, and ensuring protocol adherence under supervision.

The ideal candidate will have a research background, strong communication skills, and experience with data management tools such as EPIC, REDCap, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a relevant clinical research field.
• At least 3 years of related experience.
• Bi-lingual (Spanish and English) preferred.
• Familiarity with Columbia health and research systems.
• Experience with electronic medical records and research data entry.
• Understanding of GCP, HIPAA, and regulatory activities.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for day-to-day 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 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 start-up or close-out documentation, and 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 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 frontline health research personnel and commit to culturally appropriate communication methods.
• Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned/requested.

Skills

Communication

Excel

Clinical Research

Data Entry

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant clinical research field

Tools

Epic

REDCap

Qualtrics

iLab

OpenSpecimen

Job description

Columbia University Irving Medical Center (CUIMC) seeks a CRC III to support coordination of clinical research activities within the Department/Division of Surgery – Transplant Clinical Research Center. The role involves day-to-day study monitoring, participant recruitment, data collection, and ensuring protocol adherence under supervision.

The ideal candidate will have a research background, strong communication skills, and experience with data management tools such as EPIC, REDCap, and