Job Information
The Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York Clinical Research Coordinator - Cardiology in New York, New York
- Job Type: Officer of Administration
- Regular/Temporary: Regular
- End Date if Temporary: N/A
- Hours Per Week: 35
- Salary Range: $62,400 - $62,400 Annual
Position Summary
Under the direction and supervision of the Principle Investigator and Manager, the Clinical Research Coordinator will play a key role in regulatory start-up, maintenance and closeout of protocols. Additionally, the Clinical Research Coordinator will be responsible for maintaining clinical research study databases.
Responsibilities
- Coordinates all aspects of protocol submission for research projects.
- Prepares and submits all necessary documents to the Institutional Review Board (IRB).
- Ensures maintenance of up-to-date regulatory records and compliance with industry deadlines.
- Coordinates site visits and audits of clinical trials.
- Provides assistance for specified investigator-initiated trials.
- Serves as the resource for detailed information on assigned protocols and other investigational research activities.
- Attends conferences regarding clinical trials and disseminates information to clinical staff.
- Clearly and effectively communicates with study subjects, clinicians, and other health care providers, ancillary staff, sponsors, and research office staff.
- Complete and maintain the required training for participation in clinical research, including but not limited to, Human Subjects Protection training and Clinical Research Coordinator Course.
- Assures Investigator Site Files are ready for inspections, audits and monitoring visits.
- Maintains electronic and hard copy files.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent in training, education and/or experience, plus two years of related experience; or advance degree can substitute for experience.
Preferred Qualifications
- Knowledge of medical terminology.
Other Requirements
- The ideal candidate will show a demonstrated ability to multi-task, operate efficiently, learn and adapt quickly.
- High level of attention to detail and knowledge of basic statistics.
- Demonstrated ability to take initiative and able to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Ability to work with a wide range of constituencies, and exercise tact and discretion when interacting with faculty, administrators and students.
- Communication skills include excellent written communication skills, compassion, discretion, and follow-through.
- Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe.
- Participation in Medical Surveillance Program:
- Contact with patients and/or human research subjects
- Potential bloodborne pathogen exposure
- Must successfully complete applicable systems and compliance training requirements.
Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran
Columbia University is committed to the hiring of qualified local residents.
Minimum Salary: 31200.00 Maximum Salary: 31200.00 Salary Unit: Yearly