Clinical Research Coordinator I - General Medicine

Responsibilities

• Conduct participant recruitment, retention, and follow-up activities for the MESA cohort and other Division studies
• Obtain informed consent, conduct telephone interviews, and coordinate study visit schedules
• Accompany participants during study visits and collect physical measurements such as blood pressure and anthropometry
• Ensure accuracy and timely collection of study data, questionnaires, and research records
• Maintain compliance with institutional, protocol, and regulatory requirements, including HIPAA and Good Clinical Practice (GCP)
• Perform data entry, data verification, and assist with the maintenance of research databases and tracking systems

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in education, training, and experience
• Experience in participant recruitment, follow-up, or survey/interview administration within a research setting
• Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish (speaking and reading)
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and standard computer applications
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills
• Ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively within a research team

Preferred Qualifications

• At least two years of related clinical research experience
• 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

About the Company

Columbia University Irving Medical Center (CUIMC) is a leader in research, medical education, and patient care. The Division of General Medicine conducts vital NIH-funded studies to advance medical knowledge and improve health outcomes.