Job Type: Officer of AdministrationBargaining Unit: n/aRegular/Temporary: RegularEnd Date if Temporary: n/aHours Per Week: 35Salary Range: $58,500 - $58,500The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The above hiring range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.
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 experienceProficiency in computer applications such as MS Word and ExcelPreferred Qualifications
Master's Degree in related fieldExperience in a clinical research setting, with knowledge of HIPAA, GCP, and EPICPhlebotomy skillsOther Requirements
Participation in the medical surveillance programContact with patients and/or human subjectsPotential bloodborne pathogen exposure Successful completion of applicable compliance and systems training requirements
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Minimum Salary: 31200.00Maximum Salary: 31200.00Salary Unit: Yearly