Variable Hours Officer

Responsibilities

• Support the coordination of clinical research activities, including participant recruitment, screening, enrollment, and follow-up.
• Manage day-to-day study protocol tasks such as specimen processing and maintaining research supply inventory.
• Facilitate communication between the Principal Investigator, compliance offices, study sponsors, and healthcare providers.
• Perform data entry activities, including Protected Health Information (PHI), clinical, and administrative data.
• Maintain accurate clinical research files, including case report forms (CRFs), questionnaires, and adverse event reporting.
• Coordinate financial transactions related to the study, such as participant compensation.
• Ensure adherence to workplace safety protocols and ethical standards for research.

Requirements

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

Preferred Qualifications

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

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 Otolaryngology conducts vital clinical research to advance medical knowledge and improve patient outcomes.