Clinical Research Coordinator

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The people of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) are united by a singular mission: ending cancer for life. Our specialized care teams provide personalized, compassionate, expert care to patients of all ages. Informed by basic research done at our Sloan Kettering Institute, scientists across MSK collaborate to conduct innovative translational and clinical research that is driving a revolution in our understanding of cancer as a disease and improving the ability to prevent, diagnose, and treat it. MSK is dedicated to training the next generation of scientists and clinicians, who go on to pursue our mission at MSK and around the globe.

Exciting Opportunity at MSK: We are looking for Clinical Research Coordinators to play an important role in research that helps us better understand cancer and improve patient care.

In this role, you’ll work at the intersection of clinical research, data, and patient care. You’ll help ensure that high-quality data is collected, organized, and available to researchers and care teams, so we can continue learning from our patients and advancing cancer research.

Role Overview:

• Collect, abstract, and enter data for research projects, databases, and clinical trial protocols.

• Maintain the quality, accuracy, and integrity of research data throughout the life of a study.

• Support patient-facing research activities, as applicable to the assigned study, which may include assisting with patient consent, coordinating study visits, or working with patients in the clinical setting.

• Partner with research and care teams across MSK to ensure data is captured accurately and on time.

• Generate reports and communicate updates on the progress of research projects, databases, and clinical protocols.

• Create and improve databases, data collection forms, patient calendars, tracking tools, and other resources that support research activities.

• Help ensure research activities are conducted in accordance with applicable Institutional, State, and Federal regulations.

• Coordinate clinical research protocols and serve as a key point of contact for assigned studies, as applicable.

This Is a Great Position for Someone Who...

• Is interested in the intersection of science, healthcare, data, and clinical research.

• Enjoys working with data, staying organized, and paying attention to detail.

• Is curious and excited to learn about medical terminology, cancer research, and the diseases we treat.

• Enjoys collaborating with different teams and communicating across an organization.

• Takes initiative, works independently, and is comfortable tackling challenges.

• Wants to build clinical research experience while contributing to work that has a significant impact on patients.

Key Qualifications:

• Experience in a healthcare, research, academic, or other setting that involves working with data, information, or structured processes is a plus.

Core Skills:

• Decision-making: Ability to make timely, thoughtful decisions.

• Accountability: Takes ownership of responsibilities and follows through on commitments.

• Initiative: Willingness to take action and embrace new opportunities and challenges.

• Resilience: Ability to adapt, recover from setbacks, and find solutions to obstacles.

• Scientific curiosity: Interest in medical terminology, science, and clinical research.

• Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Mission-driven: Enthusiasm and dedication to MSK's vision, mission, and values.

Additional Information:

• Location: The exact location will be determined during the recruitment process.

• Schedule: Monday - Friday, 9 am - 5 pm. Flexibility may be required depending on the needs of the team.

• Reporting to: Clinical Research Leadership

• Commitment: At least 2 years

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At MSK, we believe in fair, competitive pay that reflects your job, experience, and skills.

MSK is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability, veteran status or any other factor which cannot lawfully be used as a basis for an employment decision.  

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