Clinical Research Coordinator

• 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 - $78,000.00

Position Summary

The position is responsible for collaborating with Principal Investigators (PI) and their team as well as working independently to coordinate clinical research studies and trials. The research team is highly synergistic and works in a fast-paced, dynamic environment to advance knowledge in pediatric heart disease. This role is well-suited for an energetic self-starter who enjoys learning and the challenge of solving problems that improve people’s lives. The candidate would report to the PI and the Director of Research for the Clinical Research Core in the Department of Pediatrics. The clinical research coordinator will have strong organizational, multi-tasking, time management, communication, and team skills to join our team in the assessment of outcomes, value of care, and health inequities for children for congenital heart disease.

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Responsibilities

• Working directly with the PIs and other team members to prioritize day-to-day study operations and direct investigations.
• Follow-up on cardiac surgery patients for routine parent-reporting outcomes data.
• Identifying and screening potential participants to determine eligibility.
• Participate in the informed consent process and Randomizing participants.
• Completing case report forms.
• Assisting with scheduling of tests and appointments.
• Managing data collection and submission and maintaining relevant databases; consulting medical records as necessary to obtain pertinent data.
• Collecting, processing, and shipping protocol specimens.
• Preparing/monitoring study budgets and regulatory documents for IRB submissions, data use agreements, and contracting.
• Directing communications with patients and collaborators
• Assisting with grant and manuscript writing
• Develop plans for protocol implementation, identify necessary resources and request as appropriate. This includes instruments, equipment and staff.
• Assist the Research Manager in the preparation of study budgets, research related cost estimate forms, and initiation of all new adult research studies and trials.
• Provide assistance to all other research staff members that are involved in the research trials and studies.
• Performs related duties & responsibilities as assigned/requested.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in education and experience required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Two years of related experience.
• Minimum two years of related, paid experience as a research assistant, project manager, research coordinator, research administrator, or similar job preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Proficiency in MS Office, specifically Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook, is required
• Familiarity with reviewing electronic medical records
• Familiarity with Redcap and other data management sources
• Previous or active CCRC/CCRP certification is preferred.

Other Requirements

• Employment is contingent upon successful completion of pre-offer and post-offer background checks in accordance with NYC’s Fair Chance Act. Depending on the position, a drug screening and other verifications may be required. (University Policies)                                                    
• • Must successfully complete applicable compliance and systems training requirements.
  • HIPAA Privacy and Security Essentials Training.

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