Clinical Research Coordinator - General Medicine

Clinical Research Coordinator - General Medicine

Working in the Division of General Medicine under the direction of the Principal Investigator, the Clinical Research Coordinator will provide coordination and data collection in NIH-sponsored research studies as part of a research team, in collaboration with section leadership and divisional administration.

Responsibilities

• Conduct study procedures including interviews and neuropsychological testing, and data entry and upload
• Schedule and accompany participants for study procedures
• Manage petty cash accounts
• Responsible for Institutional Review Board (IRB) protocol submissions
• Manage FDA’s IND applications and approved protocols
• Serve as a backup for PET/MRI scheduling and completion, as well as neuropsychological test administration and other study procedures
• Perform additional related duties as needed

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in education and experience
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
• Ability to exercise initiative and judgment
• Team player with ability to thrive in busy research environment
• Ability to think and write clearly and to edit materials accurately
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines, handle multiple projects simultaneously, and prioritize tasks while maintaining responsibility for timely execution
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office:
  Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Access

Preferred Qualifications

• Fluency in Spanish highly desirable
• Experience in neuropsychological testing and logistics of brain imaging procedures

Other Requirements

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

Columbia University is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran.