Clinical Research Coord I

at  Columbia University

• Job Type: Officer of Administration
• Bargaining Unit:
• Regular/Temporary: Regular
• End Date if Temporary:
• Hours Per Week: 35
• Standard Work Schedule:
• Building: Medical Center
• Salary Range: $63,700-$70,000
  The 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 Clinical Research Coordinator I will play an integral role in the coordination and conduct of research studies, including clinical trials in the Columbia University Irving Medical Center Department of Rehabilitation and Regenerative Medicine in the Programs of Physical Therapy (PT)

Responsibilities

• Participate in the management and execution of clinical trials/research studies and assist with clinical outcome measurements related to individuals with neuromuscular and developmental disorders.
• Assist with clinical trial/research study data collection and data management.
• Explain the clinical research protocol to patients and their families in a manner that is easily understood and ensures that their questions are answered appropriately.
• Obtain informed consent and/or oversee informed consent process from research subjects prior to any study-related procedures.
• Effectively communicate with study participants to schedule, arrange transportation, interview participants for necessary medical history, and administer appropriate questionnaires.
• Operate the equipment related to the physical activity accelerometers, and the maximal cycle exercise tests and obtain the measurements of heart rate, blood pressure and ratings of perceived exertion which are necessary for participant safety.
• Assist with motor performance and gait assessments and assist in the interpretation of the physical activity and exercise test data and statistical analysis of the study data.
• Assist the investigators in design, planning and implementation of new research projects.
• Assist in writing protocols, preparing grant submissions, and maintaining research files.
• Monitor adherence to regulatory requirements and good clinical practice.
• Communicate with research teams at Columbia University and other institutions.
• Provide administrative assistance to study team and work in a multidisciplinary team setting and assist in the coordination of research studies and clinical trials including IRB and regulatory documentation.
• Contribute to the development of study-related documents and/or materials.
• Show initiative in further developing research related activities and work independently with minimal supervision in an organized, neat and detailed manner.
• Work in collaboration with the principal investigators and project team on all study related activities.
• Prepare recruitment plans and revise as necessary to meet target enrollment goals.
• Comply with Columbia University and Hospital policies and procedures related to Clinical Research.
• Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned/requested.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in education, training and experience, plus at least three years of related experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Education in exercise physiology and/or experience working in an exercise testing lab.
• Previous research experience.
• Certified or eligible for certification by the American College of Sports Medicine certification as a Health Fitness Specialist, Clinical Exercise Specialist or Registered Clinical Exercise Physiologist.
• Science-related Bachelor’s degree.

Other Requirements

• Must possess strong oral and written communication skills.
• Must have the ability to work in teams, must be organized, attentive to detail, and possess a positive, friendly, collaborative, and professional demeanor.
• Must be able to work independently within a dynamic team environment.
• Must be flexible with changing priorities and able to communicate in a diplomatic and professional manner.
• Knowledge of clinical or general research techniques is required.
• Knowledge of basic statistics is a plus.
• PC proficiency in word processing and databases required, knowledge of RedCap highly desirable.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran
Columbia University is committed to the hiring of qualified local residents

• Participate in the management and execution of clinical trials/research studies and assist with clinical outcome measurements related to individuals with neuromuscular and developmental disorders.
• Assist with clinical trial/research study data collection and data management.
• Explain the clinical research protocol to patients and their families in a manner that is easily understood and ensures that their questions are answered appropriately.
• Obtain informed consent and/or oversee informed consent process from research subjects prior to any study-related procedures.
• Effectively communicate with study participants to schedule, arrange transportation, interview participants for necessary medical history, and administer appropriate questionnaires.
• Operate the equipment related to the physical activity accelerometers, and the maximal cycle exercise tests and obtain the measurements of heart rate, blood pressure and ratings of perceived exertion which are necessary for participant safety.
• Assist with motor performance and gait assessments and assist in the interpretation of the physical activity and exercise test data and statistical analysis of the study data.
• Assist the investigators in design, planning and implementation of new research projects.
• Assist in writing protocols, preparing grant submissions, and maintaining research files.
• Monitor adherence to regulatory requirements and good clinical practice.
• Communicate with research teams at Columbia University and other institutions.
• Provide administrative assistance to study team and work in a multidisciplinary team setting and assist in the coordination of research studies and clinical trials including IRB and regulatory documentation.
• Contribute to the development of study-related documents and/or materials.
• Show initiative in further developing research related activities and work independently with minimal supervision in an organized, neat and detailed manner.
• Work in collaboration with the principal investigators and project team on all study related activities.
• Prepare recruitment plans and revise as necessary to meet target enrollment goals.
• Comply with Columbia University and Hospital policies and procedures related to Clinical Research.
• Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned/requested