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 administrative data.
• Maintain accurate clinical research files, including questionnaires, case report forms (CRFs), and adverse event (AE) reporting.
• Coordinate financial transactions related to the study, such as participant compensation.
• Adhere to workplace and patient safety protocols and maintain research supply inventory.

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.
• Commitment to fostering diversity and equity.
• Willingness to learn new systems and programs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual in Spanish and English.
• At least 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 such as 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. This role is situated within the Department of Medicine, Division of Nephrology.