• Job Type: Officer of Administration
• Bargaining Unit: n/a
• Regular/Temporary: Regular
• End Date if Temporary: n/a
• Hours Per Week: 35
• Salary Range: $58,500 - $58,500

Position Summary

The New York Obesity Research Center within the Division of Endocrinology is actively seeking a Clinical Research Coordinator to collaborate closely with the Principal Investigator (PI) and the Clinical Research Manager. In this role, you will be instrumental in facilitating clinical trials focused on obesity and type 2 diabetes. Your responsibilities will encompass coordinating research participant assessments, streamlining workflow efficiency, and ensuring the collection of essential data and clinical information.

Responsibilities

• Adhere meticulously to all clinical research regulations established by Columbia University, including COVID safety protocols.
• Develop and maintain a comprehensive understanding of all facets of the research protocol, encompassing inclusion and exclusion criteria, procedural details, methodologies, data collection processes, timelines, and outcome variables.
• Assist in the preparation of study-related documentation for submission to governing bodies such as the Institutional Review Board (IRB), Clinical Research Center (CTSA-CRR), Clinical Trials Office (CTO), NIH, and Data Safety Monitoring Officer.
• Contribute to the day-to-day operational aspects of clinical research projects, encompassing the identification, recruitment, and retention of research participants from diverse backgrounds for metabolic studies.
• Perform tasks related to data acquisition, including equipment calibration and standardization (e.g., automatic blood pressure cuffs).
• Responsible for inventory management and procurement of supplies, including vendor coordination, proper storage practices, and meticulous record-keeping.
• Manage the processing and shipping of blood and urine biospecimens.
• Perform data entry into designated databases.
• Contribute to the preparation of publications, various grant reports, and assist in generating graphical representations, figures, tables, and reference organization using EndNote.
• Perform additional related duties as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in education, training and experience, plus two years of related experience
• Proficiency in computer applications such as MS Word and Excel

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree in related field
• Experience in a clinical research setting, with knowledge of HIPAA, GCP, and EPIC
• Phlebotomy skills

Other Requirements

• Participation in the medical surveillance program
  • Contact with patients and/or human subjects
  • Potential bloodborne pathogen exposure
• Successful completion of applicable compliance and systems training requirements