Clinical Research Coordinator II - Cell Engineering & Therapy

Job Type: Officer of Administration Regular/Temporary: Regular Hours Per Week: 35 Salary Range: $70,000.00 - $ $80,000.00 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 (CRC) will play an integral role in coordinating and conducting cellular therapy clinical trials involving human subjects under the Columbia Initiative in Cell Engineering and Therapy (CICET). The CTC will ensure efficient management of data and relevant clinical information. Responsibilities Clinical Research Coordination Assist Principal Investigators in study start-up and submissions to appropriate institutional offices. Collaborate with the regulatory team to maintain regulatory documentation and administrative file for assigned protocols. Comply with the essential regulatory needs to comply with protocol activities. Manage supply chain and inventory, including coordination of shipping and receipt of investigational products, biopsies, and other samples. Maintain updated training in human research protection rules and regulations, GCP, ICH, etc. Comply with various institutional and CICET standard operating procedures involving patient care and trial conduct. Patient Management Coordinate cell therapy-related study enrollment, protocol treatment, and follow-up care for patients participating in clinical trials in conjunction with the clinical research nurse, research pharmacy, apheresis, cell therapy lab, CICET GMP facility, infusion center, and other hospital units and study staff. Ensure timely scheduling of appointments/clinical procedures and pend laboratory orders as per study schedules. Work with research nurses, treating physicians, and Principal Investigators to confirm patients’ eligibility as specified in clinical protocols. Collect follow-up data on patients' post-treatment as required by the protocol. Complete timely research billing review. Maintains and updates sponsor-related, university and department databases/logs. Data Management Maintain procedures necessary for timely and complete data management and complies with required supervision tools such as work logs and regular meetings. Implementing research protocol and CICET agreements for appropriate data management requirements. Ensure completeness of patient visit data at each study visit, reconcile data queries, and discrepancies, prospective data entry of ongoing research activities, and other activities related to data management. Collaborate with research nurses, study coordinators, and Principal Investigators to ensure data quality, integrity, and compliance with all regulatory, institutional, and department requirements. Maintain patient research records and work in conjunction with study teams to gather all required data and relevant clinical information. Work with the study team to resolve any outstanding data queries. Coordinate monitoring visits by medical monitors, support query resolution, resolve pre-and post-monitoring action items, and review monitoring reports. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Health Sciences or equivalent in education and experience required. Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills. Basic knowledge of medical terminology and procedures. Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills. Ability to exercise professional judgment and discretion in dealing with confidential matters. Excellent verbal and written communications. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and database management. Preferred Qualifications Two years of related experience or equivalent. Master's degree in Health Sciences with related experience or equivalent. Experience in clinical research setting with knowledge of HIPAA and GCP. Experience with paper Case Report Forms (CRFs) and/or electronic research databases. Other Requirements Medical clearance and participation in the medical surveillance program. Direct patient contact and/or interaction with human research subjects. Potential exposure to bloodborne pathogens. Successful completion of all required compliance and systems training. Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran Columbia University is committed to the hiring of qualified local residents. #J-18808-Ljbffr Columbia University