"Clinical Research Coordinator"

Position Summary

The Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons (VP&S) Office for Research (OFR) is looking for a Temporary Clinical Research Coordinator to join the recruitment team for the Columbia University Biobank (CUB) to enroll patients in the Division of Cardiology. The OFR will serve as the administrative domain for this position, with the Clinical Research Coordinator working under the supervision of the CUB Senior Director and the Enrollment and Operations Manager. This role is crucial in facilitating communication between Cardiology patients, their families, physicians, and researchers.

Specific duties will include handling participant screening, recruitment, and enrollment; biospecimen collection (including blood, urine, or saliva); data entry and tracking; and maintenance of study files and databases. The Temporary Clinical Research Coordinator will be responsible for ensuring adherence to written protocols and regulatory requirements and will perform related duties & responsibilities as assigned/requested.

We are looking for someone who can establish rapport with patients of all ages and with the clinical, research, and administrative teams. The ideal candidate will demonstrate the ability to multitask, operate efficiently, learn, and adapt quickly. Candidates who are bilingual (Spanish and English) are preferred. Candidates should have phlebotomy training or be willing to complete training during the first three months of employment. A flexible schedule with evening and weekend availability is required, as well as the ability to work across the Medical Center campus and travel within NYC.

The tentative end date of this limited-term employment is May 31, 2026.

Responsibilities

• Recruitment and enrollment of Cardiology patients in the Division of Cardiology.
• Subject screening, tracking, and biospecimen collection (including blood, urine, or saliva).
• Collaborating with Cardiology investigators on specific biobanking endeavors, including study efforts in Cardiogenetics and Electrophysiology.
• Records collection and data entry, maintenance of study files and databases.
• IRB and other regulatory submissions.
• QA/QC, including ensuring overall adherence to written protocols and regulatory requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in training, education, and/or experience plus a minimum of two years of related experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual in English and Spanish.
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative and work independently with minimal supervision.
• High level of attention to detail.
• Ability to work with a wide range of constituencies and exercise tact and discretion when interacting with faculty, administrators, and students.
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Other Requirements

• Flexible schedule with evening and weekend availability.
• Ability to travel across the Medical Center campus and within NYC.
• Phlebotomy trained or willing to obtain training.