Clinical Research Coordinator I

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day study protocol tasks including participant recruitment, screening, enrollment, and follow-up.
• Coordinate specimen processing and other key protocol elements under direct supervision.
• Maintain effective communication with study subjects, clinicians, healthcare providers, and research sponsors.
• Assist with research team meetings, investigator check-ins, sponsor visits, and external audits.
• Perform data entry activities, including Protected Health Information (PHI), clinical, and billing data.
• Maintain accurate clinical research files, including questionnaires, case report forms (CRFs), and adverse event reporting.
• Coordinate financial transactions related to the study, such as participant compensation.
• Adhere to workplace and patient safety protocols and maintain research supply inventory.
• Participate in an "on-call" rotation for studies requiring weekend or after-hours procedures.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in education, training, and experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, with strong Excel skills.
• Ability to work semi-independently within a deadline-driven, multi-tasking environment.
• Strong customer-service orientation and ability to collaborate with multiple stakeholders.
• Commitment to fostering diversity, equity, and using culturally appropriate communication.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bi-lingual (Spanish and English).
• 2 years of experience in a relevant clinical research field.
• Familiarity with Columbia health and research systems.
• Experience with electronic medical records or research data entry tools (e.g., Epic, REDCap, Qualtrics, iLab, or OpenSpecimen).
• Knowledge of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines, HIPAA, and IRB regulatory compliance.

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 Surgery - Transplant Clinical Research Center (TCRC) is dedicated to advancing medical knowledge through rigorous clinical trials and innovative research.