Clinical Research Coordinator

Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC) – Cardiology Research

Job Overview

Queens Heart Institute is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC) to support cardiology and cardiometabolic clinical research studies at our Queens, NY location. The Clinical Research Coordinator will work closely with the Principal Investigator (PI), sponsors, clinical monitors, and site staff to ensure the successful execution of clinical trials while maintaining compliance with FDA regulations, ICH-GCP guidelines, HIPAA requirements, and study protocols.

This position offers an excellent opportunity for a research professional seeking hands-on experience in cardiovascular clinical trials, patient interaction, regulatory compliance, and clinical study management within a collaborative healthcare environment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and support all aspects of clinical trial operations, including participant recruitment, screening, informed consent, enrollment, scheduling, and follow-up visits.
• Maintain accurate study documentation, source documents, regulatory binders, and case report forms (CRFs) in accordance with protocol requirements.
• Ensure protocol adherence and compliance with FDA regulations, ICH-GCP guidelines, HIPAA standards, and institutional policies.
• Collaborate with the Principal Investigator (PI), sub-investigators, sponsors, contract research associates (CRAs), and clinical monitors.
• Assist with study start-up activities, site initiation visits, monitoring visits, and close-out procedures.
• Collect, review, and enter clinical data into electronic data capture (EDC) systems and electronic medical records (EMR).
• Support participant safety monitoring by documenting adverse events, concomitant medications, medical histories, vital signs, and study-related procedures as required by protocol.
• Prepare for sponsor audits, monitoring visits, and regulatory inspections while maintaining complete and accurate records.
• Communicate effectively with study participants and healthcare professionals to ensure high-quality patient care and retention throughout the study.
• Assist with laboratory specimen collection, processing, shipment, and documentation when required by study protocols.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Biology, Health Sciences, Nursing, Public Health, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 1 year of clinical research experience; cardiology or cardiometabolic research experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of clinical trial processes, Good Clinical Practice (ICH-GCP), FDA regulations, and human subject protection requirements.
• Experience with participant recruitment, informed consent procedures, source documentation, and regulatory compliance.
• Familiarity with Electronic Medical Records (EMR), Electronic Data Capture (EDC) systems, and clinical research documentation.
• Strong organizational, documentation, and time-management skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a multidisciplinary clinical research team.
• GCP certification or clinical research certification (ACRP, SOCRA, or equivalent) is preferred.

Location

Queens, NY – 100% Onsite

Why Join Us?

Join a growing cardiovascular research team dedicated to advancing innovative therapies and improving patient outcomes. This role offers the opportunity to contribute directly to cutting-edge clinical trials while developing valuable experience in clinical research operations, regulatory compliance, and patient-centered care.

Pay: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person