Research Coordinator

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 Department of Pediatrics is seeking a Research Coordinator to join our team in a part-time position to work in the research lab of Dr. Gustavo Maegawa in the division of Clinical Genetics. Columbia University Irving Medical Center's Department of Pediatrics is a world leader in providing care for children. Our mission areas include Healthcare, Education, and Research. We offer care for our patients in over 60 specialty areas and individualized care for complex cases. Our Residency, Fellowship, and Graduate programs are among the best in the Nation. Our Clinical, Translational, and Basic Science research features collaborations across specialties and stretches from the bench to the bedside. We also have several active Clinical trials and natural history studies available to our patients.

At CUIMC, we are leaders in teaching, research, and patient care and are proud of the service and support we provide to our community. We apply the same rigor in our commitment to fostering an inclusive, thriving community and caring for our employees and their loved ones. Columbia University offers a range of benefits to help you and your dependents stay healthy, build long-term financial security, meet educational and professional goals, and more. Explore your options for Health and Welfare , Employee Assistance , Tuition Programs , and Retirement Benefits .

Responsibilities

• Planning : Design, plan, and implement research projects.
• Data collection and entry : Develop and use instruments to collect and enter data.
• Data analysis : Analyze data collected from research projects.
• Reporting : Prepare reports and presentations.
• Regulatory compliance : Ensure research complies with local regulations and research protocols.
• Documentation : Organize and maintain documentation and files related to research projects.
• Clinical Research Visits Management : schedule and coordinate the timeline for research projects including scheduling visits and assessments for research patients.
• Stakeholder engagement : Develop and maintain relationships with research participants and other stakeholders.
• Participate in screening and recruiting research subjects and be available for eventual questions about the protocol, study procedures, and tests.
• Adverse event reporting : Report adverse events and protocol deviations to the appropriate regulatory bodies.
• Regulatory : organize IRB submissions, renewals, and submission of protocol amendments.
• Assure protocol compliance for the local IRB and sponsor protocols.
• Site initiation meetings : Attend site initiation meetings and other relevant meetings.
• Performs related duties & responsibilities as assigned / requested.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in education and experience required; plus three years of related experience.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran

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