Job Description

 

 

Founded in 1841, Fordham is the Jesuit University of New York, offering an exceptional education distinguished by the Jesuit tradition to more than 16,000 students in its nine colleges and schools. It has residential campuses in the Bronx and Manhattan, a campus in West Harrison, N.Y., the Louis Calder Center Biological Field Station in Armonk, N.Y., and the London Centre in the United Kingdom.Founded in 1841, Fordham is the Jesuit University of New York, offering an exceptional education distinguished by the Jesuit tradition to more than 16,000 students in its nine colleges and schools. It has residential campuses in the Bronx and Manhattan, a campus in West Harrison, N.Y., the Louis Calder Center Biological Field Station in Armonk, N.Y., and the London Centre in the United Kingdom.

The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement plans; life insurance; short and long-term disability; employee assistance program (EAP); tuition remission; and generous time off.
Successful candidates should have a knowledge of and commitment to the goals of Jesuit Education.

Title of Position Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC, CRC I, CRC II)

Position Number A10455

FLSA Exempt

Scheduled Hours Per Week 35

Department Psychology RH

Campus Rose Hill

Work Arrangement Hybrid

Hybrid Policy: Please review the Hybrid Policy here.

 

Position Summary

The Clinical Research Coordinator position is located in the lab of Dr. Monica Rivera Mindt, within the Psychology Department at Fordham University, which is dedicated to:Increasing the engagement of diverse populations in cognitive aging and dementia research;Investigating ethnocultural disparities and related mechanisms in cognitive aging anddementia; andCultivating a diverse, culturally competent workforce to work with diverse populations.The Clinical Research Coordinator works closely with team members and community research partners to ensure enrollment, engagement, and scientific goals are met for all components of the study.

Additionally, they are the liaison among the Principal Investigator/study team, participatingsites, study sponsors, and other collaborators to administer protocols, ensuring goals and objectives are met according to set timelines.

 

Essential Functions

• Clinical Research Coordinator:Assists in the implementation of database systems (e.g., Redcap, Ripple, and more).
• Facilitates the development and deployment of educational and training materials for all team members.
• Keeps regulatory documents compliant, prepares progress reports, tracks and implements quality assurance standards, liaises with multiple cores and studies, and actively participates in the hiring and supervising of study team members.
• Contributes to the implementation and management of administrative projects’ management functions for a unit or department.
• Manages, assigns, and performs projects’ project coordination services for investigators.
• Provides assistance with education and training initiatives.
• Contributes to the development of protocols, related documents, manuscripts, and Case Report Forms.
• Coordinates, facilitates, and documents meetings and trainings.

 

Clinical Research Coordinator I:

• Collects and records study data. Inputs all information into the database.
• Obtains informed consent under minimal supervision of the investigator(s) and educates participants regarding study requirements.
• Assists in the activities related to clinical research studies, including but not limited to answering phone calls, screening participants for eligibility, registering subjects with sponsoring agencies, and administering lifestyle questionnaires.
• Assists in preparing grant applications and IRB/GCO for submission and filings.
• Maintains source documents and subject files in accordance with institutional procedures. Ensures accurate and complete compilation of subject data through chart reviews.
• Secures, delivers, and ships clinical specimens as required by the protocol.
• Prepares for monitoring visits.

 

Clinical Research Coordinator II

• Works closely with the other team members on this and related projects and community research partners to ensure enrollment, engagement, and scientific goals are met for all components of the study.
• Assists in the implementation of database systems (e.g., Redcap, Ripple, and more).
• Facilitates the development and deployment of educational and training materials for all team members.
• Keeps regulatory documents compliant, prepares progress reports, tracks and implements quality assurance standards, liaises with multiple cores and studies, and actively participates in the hiring and supervising of study team members.
• Ensures that monthly, quarterly, annual, and end-of-grant reports are completed and submitted to regulatory and granting agencies as required.
• Contributes to the implementation and management of administrative projects’ management functions for a unit or department.
• Manages, assigns, and performs projects’ project coordination services for investigators.
• Contributes to the development of protocols, related documents, manuscripts, and Case Report Forms.
• Coordinates, facilitates, and documents meetings and trainings.

 

Essential Functions

Note This list is not intended to be an exhaustive list.

The University may assign additional related duties as necessary.Management Responsibilities Guides work of other employees who perform essentially the same work and/or student workers. Organizes, sets priorities, schedules and reviews work, but is generally not responsible for final decisions in hiring, performance management or compensation.

Additional Functions

Other study-related tasks as directedRequired Qualifications: Education and Experience Bachelor’s degree in science or related field preferred, or a combination of relevant research experience and education.

Clinical Research Coordinator0-2 years of clinical or laboratory research experience

Clinical Research Coordinator I1-2 years of clinical or laboratory research experience

Clinical Research Coordinator II2 years of clinical or laboratory research experienceRequired Qualifications: Knowledge and Skills Prior experience with community engagement, diverse populations, and of being part of an academic clinical research group.

Ability to exercise independent judgment, with demonstrated ability to set priorities and goals with adherence to project timelines.

Evidence of strong operational skills with meticulous attention to detail is essential.

 

Preferred Qualifications

Minimum of one year of direct project coordination experience, along with experience in public health, medical, and health sciences, is strongly preferred.

Prior experience with coordination of adult learning activities is preferred.

Solid understanding of translational health and medical science research, including managing data sets, is preferred.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite, Slack, RedCap, and basic statistical software is preferred.

We strongly encourage applications from candidates who foster and promote the values of diversity and inclusion.

 

Minimum Starting Salary $62,400

Maximum Starting Salary $75,000

Note Salary is commensurate with qualifications, experience, and skills.

Is this a Union position? No

 

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number A697P

Number of Vacancies 1

Start Date ASAP

Posting Date 07/25/2024

 

Special Instructions

 

EEO Statement

Fordham University is committed to excellence through diversity and welcomes candidates of all backgrounds. Fordham University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

 

Physical Activity and Work Environment

Physical Activity

Sitting Nearly Continuously

Repetitive Hand Motion (such as typing) Nearly Continuously

Hearing,

Listening,

Talking Nearly Continuously

Standing: Not Required

Walking: Not Required

Bending, Stooping, Kneeling, squatting, Crouching, Crawling: Not Required

Climbing stairs Not Required

Climbing ladders Not Required

Reaching overhead Not Required

Pulling, pushing Not Required

Shoveling Not Required

Lifting – up to 20 pounds Not Required

Lifting – up to 50 pounds Not Required

Lifting – over 50 pounds Not Required

 

Work Environment Office Environment: 

Employees are protected from weather conditions or contaminants, but not necessarily occasional temperature changes.

 

Documents Needed to Apply

• Required Documents
• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Optional Documents

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