Clinical Research Coordinator I

Responsibilities

• Coordinate day-to-day clinical trial tasks including participant recruitment, screening, enrollment, and follow-up.
• Maintain accurate clinical research files, administer questionnaires, and manage case report forms (CRFs).
• Perform data entry activities involving Protected Health Information (PHI), clinical, and administrative data.
• Facilitate communication between Principal Investigators, compliance offices, and study sponsors.
• Manage specimen processing and coordinate financial transactions related to study subject compensation.
• Ensure adherence to workplace and patient safety protocols and maintain research supply inventory.
• Assist with research team meetings, investigator check-ins, sponsor visits, and external audits.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in education, training, and experience.
• Strong customer service orientation with the ability to collaborate effectively with multiple stakeholders.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, specifically with strong Excel skills.
• Ability to work semi-independently in a deadline-driven, multi-tasking environment.
• Strong commitment to fostering diversity and equity.

Preferred Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience in a relevant clinical research field.
• Experience with electronic medical records and research data entry tools such as REDCap, Qualtrics, iLab, or OpenSpeciman.
• Knowledge of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines, HIPAA, IRB, and other regulatory compliance activities.
• Bi-lingual skills (Spanish and English).
• Phlebotomy certification or related medical certification (e.g., CMA, Nursing degree).
• Background in scientific, health-related, or business administration programs.

About the Company

Columbia University Irving Medical Center (CUIMC) provides global leadership in scientific research, health and medical education, and patient care. The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology is dedicated to building a multicultural faculty and staff committed to serving a diverse community.