Clinical Research Coordinator - CCTI

Position Summary

The Columbia Center for Translational Immunology (CCTI) at Columbia University Irving Medical Center (CUIMC) is actively seeking a dynamic and proficient Clinical Research Coordinator to bolster our research endeavors.

This role entails engagement in laboratory investigations concerning patients undergoing transplant procedures and humanized mouse models featuring patient bone marrow stem cells.

Primary duties encompass data analysis, pre- and post-transplant data collection, IRB protocol management, and overseeing the disposition and processing of samples.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with investigators, scientific review committees (SRC), and institutional review boards (IRB) to ensure strict adherence to study protocols and regulatory standards.
• Obtain, process, and appropriately store fetal tissue in alignment with established protocols and pertinent regulations.
• Participate in human studies focused on transplantation.
• Recruit and follow human subjects enrolled in studies, overseeing sample processing and data analysis.
• Process and ship blood, lymphoid tissues, intestinal tissues, bone marrow, and stool samples adhering to federal, state, institutional policies, and sponsor protocols.
• Perform genomic DNA (gDNA) isolation from collected samples, submitting them for HLA typing and single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) analysis.
• Summarize and disseminate HLA typing results for tissues and donors.
• Collect and analyze data from EPIC medical records and the UNOS organ donor database, extracting relevant patient and donor information.
• Participate in core projects related to human studies, including interlaboratory initiatives.
• Ensure regulatory documents and administrative files for each protocol are current, maintaining research records and entering data into centralized and study-specific electronic databases.
• Attend and participate in laboratory and data monitoring meetings and seminars, providing updates on recruitment and participating in discussions.
• Participate in clinical transplant meetings, collaborating with clinical and research teams to manage sample disposition and establish operational pathways.
• Report directly to the Principal Investigator within the CCTI in the Department of Medicine at Columbia University.
• Uphold IRB protocols and participate in on-call activities to cover research activities outside regular hours.
• Process invoices and reconcile finances of Human Studies core.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in or equivalent in education and experience, plus at least wo years of related experience.
• Master's degree in immunology or a related field would substitute for experience.
• Exceptional interpersonal, written, verbal, organizational, and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with clinical populations and interdisciplinary teams.
• Strong work ethic and the ability to handle complex tasks independently and flexibly within the framework of all applicable guidelines.
• Detail-oriented with excellent multitasking abilities.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Self-motivated and proactive attitude.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and data management tools.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in Clinical Research and Patient Care Setting.
• Eligibility to sit for the examination for ACRP or SOCRA certification.
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