Clinical Research Coordinator I - General Medicine

• Job Type: Officer of Administration
• Regular/Temporary: Regular
• Hours Per Week: 35
• Salary Range: $66,300.00 - $72,350.00

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

Columbia University Irving Medical Center (CUIMC) is a leader in research, medical education, and patient care. The Clinical Research Coordinator I (CRC I) will support NIH-funded studies within the Division of General Medicine, including the Multi-Ethnic Study of Atherosclerosis (MESA).

Under the direction of the Principal Investigator and Project Director, the CRC I is responsible for coordinating participant-facing research activities, including recruitment, screening, enrollment, follow-up, and study visit support. The incumbent ensures adherence to study protocols, regulatory requirements, and data quality standards while collaborating with investigators, participants, and clinical staff.

Responsibilities

Operations

• Conduct recruitment, retention, and follow-up activities for participants in the MESA cohort and other studies within the Division.
• Obtain consent, conduct telephone interviews, and coordinate visit schedules.
• Schedule and coordinate participant study visits and follow-up examinations.
• Accompany participants during study visits and examinations as needed.
• Gather physical measurements such as blood pressure and anthropometry during in-person examinations.
• Communicate effectively with study participants, clinicians, investigators, and research staff to support study operations and participant engagement.
• Assist with coordination of research team activities and other study-related operational tasks as assigned.

Compliance & Quality

• Ensure completeness, accuracy, and timely collection of study data and questionnaires.
• Maintain organized and accurate research records, including participant correspondence, visit schedules, interview documentation, and study tracking logs.
• Adhere to institutional, protocol, and regulatory requirements related to human subjects research, participant confidentiality, HIPAA, and workplace safety.
• Participate in required compliance training, medical surveillance activities, and applicable research certifications.
• Support maintenance of study materials and research documentation in accordance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP) standards and study procedures.

Administrative

• Track returned questionnaires and participant correspondence.
• Assist with administrative and study coordination activities related to participant follow-up and study documentation.
• Generate reports and maintain records pertaining to study activities, interviews, examinations, and schedules.

Data & Reporting

• Perform data entry and data verification activities related to clinical research studies.
• Maintain accurate and complete clinical research files and study documentation.
• Assist with preparation of study-related reports and maintenance of research databases and tracking systems.
• Ensure collected data are complete, accurate, and entered in a timely manner.

Other

• Perform additional related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in education, training, and experience.
• Previous experience conducting participant recruitment, follow-up, or survey/interview administration in a research setting.
• Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish (speaking and reading).
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills, including telephone communication skills.
• Demonstrated attention to detail, reliability, accountability, and ability to manage multiple responsibilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and standard computer applications.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively within a research team environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• At least two years of related clinical research experience preferred.
• Familiarity with medical terminology.
• Experience with observational or NIH-funded research studies.
• Experience with REDCap, Epic, Qualtrics, or other clinical research data systems.
• Knowledge of Good Clinical Practice (GCP), HIPAA, and human subjects research regulations.

Other Requirements

• Medical clearance and participation in the medical surveillance program.
  • Contact with patients and/or human research subjects.
  • Potential bloodborne pathogen exposure.
• Successful completion of applicable compliance and systems training requirements.

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