Clinical Research Coord I

• Job Type: Officer of Administration
• Bargaining Unit:
• Regular/Temporary: Regular
• End Date if Temporary:
• Hours Per Week: 35
• Standard Work Schedule:
• Building:
• Salary Range: 66,300.00-73,000.00

Position Summary

Clinical Research Coordinators (CRCs) are key members of research teams at Columbia University Irving Medical Center (CUIMC). They collaborate closely with Principal Investigators (PIs), managing and overseeing the various aspects of clinical trials and research. Key responsibilities include study coordination, data collection, regulatory compliance, and serving as a research liaison. The ideal candidate has strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills; a background in research or health administration is a plus, but not a requirement.

The Neurologic Intensive Care Unit (NICU) research team in the Division of Critical Care and Hospitalist Neurology at Columbia University is looking for a Clinical Research Coordinator who will be responsible for the day-to-day operational duties of ongoing research projects in the NICU including coordination and administration of clinical trials. There will be an opportunity to work on mentored independent research projects and attend national conferences. This opportunity is ideal for individuals who will be applying for medical school or residency programs.

Responsibilities

• Collecting clinical and historical data on patients through medical chart review, recording of physiologic and neuroimaging data, and structured interviews with patients and family members.
• Run weekly research meetings to discuss and adjudicate collected data.
• Assume off hours and weekend coverage of on-going clinical trials screening and enrollment (two weeks per month).
• Adhere to Research SOP's.
• Adhere to Good Clinical Practices and the study protocols.
• Ensure scientific integrity of data and protect the rights, safety, and well-being of patients enrolled in clinical trials.
• Discuss study protocols with patients and verify the informed consent documentation.
• Provide patient with written communication of their participation (i.e. copy of the signed informed consent).
• Meet with patient for each visit and maintain accessibility to discuss any questions/concerns regarding the study.
• Schedule all patient research visits and procedures consistent with protocol requirements.
• Complete and maintain case report forms per FDA guidelines and review them against the patient's medical record for completeness and accuracy.
• Administer questionnaires/diaries per protocol.
• Ensure that non-serious and serious adverse events are properly documented and reported.
• Ensure the filing and maintenance of all regulatory documents.
• Schedule monitor visits and set up for monitoring visits prior to monitor's arrival.
• Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned/requested.

Minimum Qualifications

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

Preferred Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience in a relevant clinical research field.

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