Asst Research Coordinator

Asst Research Coordinator

Title: Asst Research Coordinator
Location: New York City
Other Locations: null

Under direction, coordinates and implements approved research projects; recruits and screens study patients; supports enrolling patients onto clinical trials through recruitment, screening and assessment of patient eligibility for inclusion in studies and follows up on eligible subjects according to protocol requirements; acts as contact person for study patients; performs research protocol procedures; collects information through charts, interviews, questionnaires and test results; maintains logs and inventory of study products and supplies for use; maintains records, subject logs and study-related communications; stores and ships lab specimens; tracks and reports adverse events, serious adverse events, protocol waivers, deviations and violations; collects and enters data into study specific case report forms or electronic data capture systems; coordinates patient follow-up visits; meets with sponsor/monitors for monitoring site visits; performs close-out of completed studies; packages and ships samples and subcultures to central laboratory for analysis; draws blood and transfers surgical tissue samples for testing; performs blood specimen collection, centrifuge operation, storing and shipping of lab specimens; obtains informed consent from patients; prepares presentations to schedule updates for physicians, nurses and staff on research protocol; generates reports for supervisor on patient enrollment and tracking; is responsible for patient follow-up post-surgery; collects, completes and enters data into study specific case report forms or electronic data capture systems; performs other job related duties as required.
Bachelor's degree required (more than two years of experience in study coordination may be substituted); Master's degree preferred; working knowledge of federal regulations such as FDA/ICH and GCP highly desired; certification as phlebotomist with one year experience a plus; practical knowledge of document processes and reporting if Serious Adverse Events, 1572s, Clinical Research Forms, International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health highly desired; must have previous experience in a medical clinic; must have understanding of medical and research terminology; previous experience in a laboratory setting preferred; must have previous experience dealing with patient population and Patient-consent protocol; proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and able to use clinical trial databases; excellent organization and communication skills.

No relocation assistance is provided for this position.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Founded in 1898, and affiliated with what is now New York-Presbyterian Hospital since 1927, Weill Cornell Medical College is among the top-ranked clinical and medical research centers in the country. In addition to offering degrees in medicine, Cornell also has Ph.D. programs in biomedical research and education at the Weill Graduate School of Medical Sciences, and with neighboring Rockefeller University and the Sloan-Kettering Institute, has established a joint MD-PhD. program for students to intensify their pursuit of Cornell's triple mission of education, research, and patient care.

Weill Cornell Medical College's educational mission emphasizes the importance of combining a strong foundation in the medical sciences with extensive clinical training in patient care. By promoting a true social commitment, stimulating creativity, and fostering independent thought and study, Weill Cornell Medical College continues to cultivate the best of tomorrow's leaders in the field of medicine.

Weill Cornell Medical College is an equal opportunity, affirmative action educator and employer.