Research Coordinator II

1 day ago

New York, NY, United States Columbia University in the City of New York Full-time
  • Job Type: Officer of Administration
  • Bargaining Unit:
  • Regular/Temporary: Regular
  • End Date if Temporary:
  • Hours Per Week: 35
  • Standard Work Schedule:
  • Building: ARB
  • Salary Range: 70,000.00-75,000.00
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 Department of Epidemiology in the Mailman School of Public Health seeks a ResearchCoordinator II (RC II) to independently manage day-to-day coordination of multiple studies,participant tracking, data operations, and regulatory workflows for complex human subjects

neuroimaging and plasma biomarker research. Working closely with Principal Investigator (Dr.Paris "AJ" Adkins-Jackson), the RC II ensures adherence to study protocols, maintains highstandards of data integrity, and facilitates seamless communication across multidisciplinaryteam investigators. The candidate will provide assistance with manuscripts and grant proposals,and other materials as required

Responsibilities

Study Coordination & Data Management (75%)
• Coordinate day-to-day operational activities across study aims, ensuring timeline andmilestone compliance.
• Schedule and manage participant interactions, tracking workflows, and protocol-specificevaluations.
• Prepare, track, and maintain regulatory documentation, including Institutional Review Board(IRB) applications, amendments, renewals, and protocol deviations.
• Assist with internal audits, monitoring visits, and sponsor-related documentation review.

Administrative & Collaborative Support (20%)
• Coordinate regular research team meetings, prepare agendas, and document action items.
• Support study investigators with manuscript preparation, progress reports, literature reviews,and national conference presentations.

Other duties as assigned 5%

Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree.

Preferred Qualifications
• Education: Master's degree in Public Health or a related field (or equivalent combination ofeducation and experience). Must have a phlebotomy license and experience withneuroscience.
• Related experience in human subjects research. Experience with community data collectionis a plus.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel) and electronic researchdatabases/data capture systems (e.g., REDCap, Qualtrics, EMR platforms).
• Knowledge: Familiarity with human research protection, HIPAA, and IRB regulatoryframeworks. Knowledge of structural and social determinants of health preferred.
• Core Competencies: Strong organizational skills, high attention to detail, capacity to workindependently with minimal supervision, and excellent verbal and written communicationskills.

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