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Clinical Research Coordinator

Cornell University
parental leave, tuition assistance, relocation assistance
United States, New York, Ithaca
337 Pine Tree Road (Show on map)
Jul 04, 2025
Clinical Research Coordinator

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Cornell University is an innovative Ivy League university where an inclusive community of scholars, students, and staff impart an uncommon sense of larger purpose and contribute creative ideas to further the university's mission of teaching, discovery, and engagement. With our main campus located in Ithaca, New York, Cornell's global presence includes the medical college's campuses on the Upper East Side of Manhattan and Doha, Qatar, as well as the Cornell Tech campus located on Roosevelt Island in the heart of New York City.

We offer a rich array of services, programs, and benefits to help employees advance in their career and enhance the quality of personal life, including employee wellness, workshops, childcare and adoption assistance, parental leave, and flexible work options.

Our Mission

Cornell Human Ecology (CHE) Cornell Human Ecology explores the complexity of human life. We bring together a wide range of perspectives to understand the full context of the human experience and improve lives at every scale, from cells to society. Our research and academic programs focus on the interaction of humans with their biological, economic, social and physical environments. Using Cornell's far-reaching extension network and the college's translational research methods, we deliver our findings directly to communities and families, ensuring that our work reaches those who need it most. We prioritize innovative collaboration and are fueled by a powerful, interdisciplinary, and applied approach to improving lives.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a Clinical Research Coordinator to join the team for the Stimulation Therapy to Induce Mothers (STIM) Study, which is an ongoing randomized clinical trial of pregnant patients. We are trying to see if patients who perform nipple stimulation therapy with an electric breast pump during labor will have better labor and lactation outcomes compared to those receiving usual care. Under the guidance of the investigators, Dr. Yarden Golan and Dr. Moeun Son, and the Research Nurse Coordinator, the Clinical Research Coordinator will lead recruitment and study randomization efforts during daytime hours. The successful candidate will serve as an integral part of this research team.

While position responsibilities vary, every member of our community is expected to foster a culture of belonging and a healthy work environment by communicating across differences; being cooperative, collaborative, open, and welcoming; showing respect, compassion, and empathy; engaging and supporting others regardless of background or perspective; speaking up when others are being excluded or treated inappropriately; and supporting work/life integration of oneself and others.

Key Responsibilities include:

Participant Recruitment and Enrollment

  • Coordinates the recruitment and enrollment of research participants.
  • Assesses patient eligibility for inclusion in trials. Ensures proper consent protocols have been followed for study participation.

Participant Scheduling and Frontline Communication

  • Schedule participant appointments.
  • Greet research participants. Answers and screens telephone calls. Assesses nature of business. Responds to requests for information and provides assistance. Screen and respond to emails.

Biospecimen Collection and Management

  • Collects biospecimens from participants ("breastmilk") to bring to the laboratory for processing.
  • Managing biospecimen repository, storage and tracking of samples.
  • Prepare samples for shipping and tracking shipping process.

Data Entry and Research Support

  • Manage and enter collected data into study database.
  • Ensure that all data that is entered into the study database is complete and clean.
  • Assist in the preparation and review of research materials.

Success in the Clinical Research Coordinator role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a clinical research setting. Effective communication, empathy, and professionalism are essential for engaging with participants and collaborating with the research team. The ideal candidate will be dependable, proactive, and committed to ethical research practices and fostering an inclusive, respectful environment. A genuine interest in maternal and child health, along with a proactive, problem-solving mindset, will further support success in this position.

This is a full-time, benefits eligible, 1 year term appointment with the possibility of renewal.

This is a fully onsite position located at 1283 York Avenue New York, New York 10065. Regular business hours are Monday-Friday 9:00am - 5:00pm.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree and 1 year of related experience, or equivalent combination.
  • Experience in managing databases, including data entry, organization, and maintenance.
  • Experience in conducting clinical research and supporting related activities.
  • Experience in applying medical terminology in clinical and research contexts.
  • Ability to maintain a team-oriented approach and cultivate positive and collegial workplace relationships.
  • Demonstrated consistent integrity and ethical behavior in professional settings.
  • Able to take responsibility for personal outcomes and take pride in delivering high-quality work.
  • Strong written and oral communication skills demonstrated through clear documentation and effective interactions.
  • Experience incorporating the perspectives of multiple communities.
  • Occasional weekend shifts may be required based on program needs.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Master's degree and/or science background.

A cover letter and resume are required for further consideration for this position.

No visa sponsorship or relocation assistance are provided for this position.

Benefits

  • Cornell receives national recognition as an award-winning workplace for our health, wellbeing, sustainability, and diversity initiatives.
  • Our benefits programs include comprehensive health care options, generous retirement contributions, access to wellness programs, and employee discounts with local and national retail brands. We invite you to follow this link to get more information about our benefits: https://hr.cornell.edu/benefits-pay.
  • Follow this link to learn more about the Total Rewards of Working at Cornell: https://hr.cornell.edu/jobs/your-total-rewards.
  • Our leave provisions include three weeks of vacation and 13 holidays: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and the day after, and an end of the year winter break from December 25-January 1. To offer greater flexibility for observing faiths and traditions we also offer two additional floating holidays. Learn more about our generous leave provisions: Holiday and Accrued Time Off | Working at Cornell.
  • Cornell's impressive educational benefits include tuition-free Extramural Study and Employee Degree Program, tuition aid for external education, and Cornell Children's Tuition Assistance Program.
  • Follow this link to learn more about the Total Rewards of Working at Cornell: Total Rewards | Working at Cornell.

University Job Title:

Research Support Spec I

Job Family:

Academic Support

Level:

E

Pay Rate Type:

Salary

Pay Range:

$65,447.00 - $75,632.00

Remote Option Availability:

Onsite

Company:

Contract College

Contact Name:

Krassimira Hernandez

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  • Prior relevant work or industry experience

  • Education level to the extent education is relevant to the position

  • Unique applicable skills

  • Academic Discipline

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