Clinical Research Coordinator - CBCH
Columbia University
- Job Type: Officer of Administration
- Regular/Temporary: Regular
- Hours Per Week: 35
- Salary Range: $64,350 - $67,000 Annual
Position Summary
The Center for Behavioral Cardiovascular Health (CBCH) is an innovative, collaborative, interdisciplinary research entity supporting patient-oriented research across diverse populations. We anticipate developing new studies and research directions, so ideal candidates will be able to adapt to a fast-paced environment with evolving responsibilities, workloads, and work schedules.
The Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC) will collaborate with Project Coordinators, Principal Investigators (PIs), and multidisciplinary teams to implement and manage day-to-day activities for multiple clinical research projects. The role involves participant recruitment and follow-up, protocol execution, data and device management, regulatory coordination, and administrative support. CRCs will also take leadership on at least one sub-study or project component.
Work Schedule and Environment
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Flexible shifts scheduled between 7:00 a.m. – 8:30 p.m., with occasional weekends.
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Work across office, hospital/clinical areas, and community settings.
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Team-oriented culture with frequent bilingual (English/Spanish) interactions among patients, families, physicians, and staff.
At CBCH, faculty, administrators, and staff work as a collective to advance shared values and goals. We prioritize professionalism, cultural humility, and excellent rapport with participants and colleagues across clinical environments.
Responsibilities
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Recruit, enroll, and consent study participants (including sensitive questionnaires). Conduct follow-up interviews and sub-study visits in clinical, community, and home settings. Obtain physiologic measures.
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Implement protocols, maintain case report forms (CRFs), develop study materials, and manage participant records.
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Track, collect, validate, enter, and clean research data. Coordinate with data management staff to implement and monitor electronic data capture systems (REDCap, Qualtrics, FileMaker, Excel).
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Utilize and maintain electronic monitoring/tracking devices and other research equipment; oversee inventory and supplies.
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Collaborate on strategic plans to enhance enrollment and device utilization; identify trends, troubleshoot issues, and monitor progress against metrics.
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Create CONSORT diagrams, prepare progress reports, develop presentations, and present findings at multidisciplinary meetings.
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Support IRB submissions, amendments, continuing reviews, and compliance with GCP and HIPAA.
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Serve as primary liaison for PIs; collaborate with physicians, outpatient clinicians, advocates, and community partners.
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Coordinate participant compensation, support grant and budget preparation, assist with manuscripts, and provide general administrative support.
- Perform other responsibilities as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
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Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in education, training and experience plus two (2) years of related experience.
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Fluency in Spanish (spoken and written).
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Demonstrated experience in clinical or participant-oriented research.
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Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills; ability to engage diverse teams and populations.
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Highly organized, detail-oriented, proactive, with strong follow-up and time management skills.
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Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel required); technical competence with research devices.
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Knowledge of Good Clinical Practice (GCP), HIPAA, and research regulations.
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Ability to balance independent work with collaboration in a dynamic, team-based environment.
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Schedule flexibility to meet project demands and deadlines.
Preferred Qualifications
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Research experience in healthcare settings.
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Familiarity with REDCap, Qualtrics, FileMaker, Excel, and/or SPSS.
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Experience with older adult populations (65+).
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Prior leadership roles in academic, clinical, or community settings.
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Service-oriented experience engaging the public.
Other Requirements
- Must successfully complete applicable systems and training requirements.
- Participation in Medical Surveillance Program:
- Contact with patients and/or human research subjects
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