• Job Type: Officer of Administration
• Bargaining Unit:
• Regular/Temporary: Regular
• End Date if Temporary:
• Hours Per Week: 35
• Standard Work Schedule:
• Building:
• Salary Range: $65,000.00 - $65,000.00

Position Summary

The Center for Early Relational Health (CERH) at Columbia University, which is expanding nationally and emphasizing the importance of human connectedness, is seeking a Research Coordinator. This role within the CERH research team is crucial to our mission of advancing scientific understanding of human connectedness, including aspects such as neurodevelopment, growth, maternal cognitive function, socioemotional function, and more. Under the supervision of senior researchers, the Research Coordinator will be actively involved in conducting experiments, collecting data, and assisting with the coordination of research activities.

At CUIMC, we are leaders in teaching, research, and patient care and are proud of the service and support we provide to our community. We apply the same rigor in our commitment to fostering an inclusive, thriving community and caring for our employees and their loved ones. We offer immediate eligibility and invest in our employees’ families through comprehensive Health and Welfare, Employee Assistance, Tuition Programs, and Retirement Benefits.

“Subject to business needs, we may support flexible and hybrid work arrangements. Options will be discussed during the interview process”

Responsibilities

• Organizes the start-up of studies, including preparation and submission of protocols to the IRB and training of study research interns and personnel.
• Monitors the progress of research activities; develops and maintains records of research activities, and prepares periodic and ad hoc reports, as required by investigators, administrators, funding agencies, and/or regulatory bodies.
• Organizes study meetings and study-related processes.
• Ensures compliance with the University's required certifications in Human Research Protection and HIPAA regulations.
• Enrolls patients and obtains informed consent.
• Confers with study patients to explain the purpose of the research study and diagnostic procedures.
• Completes patient follow-up, as appropriate.
• Collects pertinent information and data from subject charts and records, subject interviews, and other sources.
• Communicated regularly with the research team and responds to all correspondences in a timely manner.
• Completes required training and Quality Assurance/Quality Control tasks.
• Perform 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran

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