Clinical Research Coordinator I - General Medicine
Medicine
Clinical Research Coordinator I - General Medicine
- 558473
- Columbia University Medical Center
- Medicine
- Full Time
- Opening on: Jul 17 2026
- Grade 103
- Job Type: Officer of Administration
- Regular/Temporary: Regular
- Hours Per Week: 35
- Salary Range: $66,300.00 - $67,000.00
The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The above hiring range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.
Position Summary
The Division of General Medicine seeks a full-time Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC) to assist with clinical research studies related to obesity and cardiometabolic health. Reporting to Principal Investigators, this role will coordinate study activities, ensure compliance with protocols, and contribute to high-quality data collection and analysis. The CRC will work closely with divisional leadership and external collaborators to advance research objectives.
Responsibilities
- Lead recruitment and screening of prospective study participants.
- Manage scheduling and logistics for study visits.
- Prepare and maintain study manuals and procedural documentation.
- Assist with and lead study visits, including administering questionnaires, overseeing behavioral tests, providing wearable devices, and processing biospecimens.
- Coordinate with external site teams for participant recruitment, visit scheduling, and secure data sharing.
- Score wearable device data and apply algorithms to behavioral and biomarker datasets.
- Maintain internal databases and generate quarterly reports with query resolutions.
- Prepare IRB-related documents for renewals, modifications, annual submissions, audits, and correspondence.
- Monitor laboratory supply inventories, manage procurement, and confirm invoices for study-related expenses.
- Perform additional related duties as needed.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent in education and experience required.
- Ability to work onsite full-time.
- Strong initiative, judgment, and attention to detail.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal and organizational abilities.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in pre-med, biology, biochemistry, nutritional sciences, food science, kinesiology/exercise physiology, or a related field.
- Experience in clinical research or health related field.
- Experience with sensory testing and/or food service.
- Serve-Safe certification.
- Prior experience in laboratory or clinic-based settings.
- Clinical or public health research experience.
- Coursework in statistics.
- Strong writing skills.
Other Requirements
- Medical clearance and participation in the medical surveillance program
- Contact with patients and/or human research participants
- Potential bloodborne pathogen exposure
- Successful completion of applicable compliance and systems training requirements
Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran
Columbia University is committed to the hiring of qualified local residents.
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