• Job Type: Officer of Administration
• Bargaining Unit:
• Regular/Temporary: Regular
• End Date if Temporary:
• Hours Per Week: 35
• Standard Work Schedule:
• Building:
• Salary Range: $64,000-$64,000

Position Summary

The Irving Institute for Clinical and Translational Research seeks a Clinical Research Coordinator to join the Columbia University Biobank (CUB) recruitment team. Working under the direction of the Senior Director and Enrollment and Operations Manager, the Clinical Research Coordinator will play a key role in the interface of patients, physicians, and researchers.  

The Clinical Research Coordinator will assist with enrollment of participants into the Columbia University Biobank. Specific duties will include involvement in participant screening, recruitment and tracking, data and biospecimen collection (including blood, urine, or saliva), data entry, and maintenance of study files and databases. The Clinical Research Coordinator will be tasked with maintaining adherence to written protocols and regulatory requirements. 

We are looking for someone who can establish good rapport with patients of all ages, as well as the clinical, research, and administrative teams. The ideal candidate will show a demonstrated ability to multi-task, operate efficiently, learn and adapt quickly. Candidates who are bilingual (Spanish and English) are preferred. Candidates should have phlebotomy training or be willing to complete training during the first three months of employment. Flexible schedule with evening and weekend availability is required, as well as an ability to work across the Medical Center campus and travel within NYC.

Responsibilities

• Subject screening, recruitment, biospecimen collection (including blood, urine, or saliva) and tracking 
• Records collection and data entry, maintenance of study files and databases 
• IRB and other regulatory submissions 
• QA/QC, including ensuring overall adherence to written protocols and regulatory requirements 
• Performs related duties & responsibilities as assigned/requested 

Minimum Qualifications

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

Preferred Qualification

• Bilingual in English and Spanish 
• Two years related experience.  
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative and able to work independently with minimal supervision 
• High level of attention to detail 
• Ability to work with a wide range of constituencies, and exercise tact and discretion when interacting with faculty, administrators and students 
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint 

Other Requirements

• Flexible schedule with evening and weekend availability 
• Ability to travel across the Medical Center campus and within NYC 
• Phlebotomy trained or willingness to obtain training 

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran

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