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Columbia University hires for Research roles across its schools, institutes, and affiliated medical centers, spanning positions from research staff scientist to postdoctoral fellow. The university has an established international hiring process and sponsors multiple work visa categories for qualified Research candidates.
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Get Access To All JobsJob Type: Officer of Administration
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Hours Per Week: 35
Salary Range: $66,300.00 - $68,300.00 Annual
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 Clinical Research Coordinator provides research coordination support for multiple clinical research projects. The primary focus of this role is to assist with the coordination of studies rather than independently managing clinical trials. The position involves coordinating various clinical research projects, such as registries, retrospective data reviews, long-term follow-up studies, and other non-interventional studies.
Responsibilities
Clinical Research Responsibilities:
- Screen participants for study eligibility and accurately enroll them in various databases.
- Perform simple study procedures with accuracy.
- Understand the structure of study protocols and interpret study requirements to ensure compliance.
- Follow proper documentation techniques as outlined in the ICH-GCP guidelines.
- Process subject reimbursement using pcards.
- Retrieve and utilize information from electronic medical records (EMR) and databases/CTMS/EDC.
- Maintain essential regulatory documents as required.
- Assist the research coordinator in the conduct of Site Initiation Visits (SIV) and attend monitor visits and audits.
Data Coordination Responsibilities:
- Collect basic demographic information during study visits.
- Enter data into forms (CRFs) on paper, databases, or electronic data capture systems (EDCs).
- Assist in collecting external medical records and radiology CDs as assigned.
- Administer minimal risk consents independently or complex consents under supervision.
- Conduct surveys and questionnaires.
- Verify the accuracy of own work and resolve simple queries.
- Perform concomitant medications abstraction.
- Build patient research study charts.
- Assist in quality control efforts, such as reviewing consents for signatures.
Regulatory Coordination Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with regulatory support to collect essential documents and maintain the regulatory binder (e.g., CVs, MD licenses, lab certifications, IRB rosters, lab norms).
- Assist with adverse events (AEs) and serious adverse events (SAEs).
- Follow proper documentation techniques as outlined in the ICH-GCP guidelines.
Administrative Responsibilities:
- Demonstrate an understanding of the clinical research objectives associated with the program.
- Communicate with study participants by sending study correspondence via mail or email.
- Schedule subjects for research visits and follow-up appointments.
- Monitor study calendar for completion of study procedures.
- Manage study supply inventory.
- Utilize documents and systems to track recruitment and retention of participants.
- Work with regulatory support to maintain the regulatory binder.
Training:
- Gain appropriate training and knowledge of electronic medical records (EMR), clinical trial management systems (CTMS), electronic data capture (EDC), databases, and other relevant systems.
- Willingly learn and utilize available technology and systems to fulfill job requirements.
- Understand the disease process associated with the program.
- Attend and actively participate in all assigned training classes.
- Perform other responsibilities as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Health Science or equivalent in education, training and experience.
Preferred Qualifications
- At least two years of related experience.
- Knowledge of university policies and procedures.
- Previous experience working in a large and complex healthcare setting.
Other Requirements
- Familiarity with medical terminology.
- Ability to communicate effectively with staff and faculty members at all levels.
- Participation in the medical surveillance program:
- Contact with patients and/or human research subjects
- Successful completion of applicable compliance and systems training requirements
Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran
Columbia University is committed to the hiring of qualified local residents.
Job Type: Officer of Administration
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Hours Per Week: 35
Salary Range: $66,300.00 - $68,300.00 Annual
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 Clinical Research Coordinator provides research coordination support for multiple clinical research projects. The primary focus of this role is to assist with the coordination of studies rather than independently managing clinical trials. The position involves coordinating various clinical research projects, such as registries, retrospective data reviews, long-term follow-up studies, and other non-interventional studies.
Responsibilities
Clinical Research Responsibilities:
- Screen participants for study eligibility and accurately enroll them in various databases.
- Perform simple study procedures with accuracy.
- Understand the structure of study protocols and interpret study requirements to ensure compliance.
- Follow proper documentation techniques as outlined in the ICH-GCP guidelines.
- Process subject reimbursement using pcards.
- Retrieve and utilize information from electronic medical records (EMR) and databases/CTMS/EDC.
- Maintain essential regulatory documents as required.
- Assist the research coordinator in the conduct of Site Initiation Visits (SIV) and attend monitor visits and audits.
Data Coordination Responsibilities:
- Collect basic demographic information during study visits.
- Enter data into forms (CRFs) on paper, databases, or electronic data capture systems (EDCs).
- Assist in collecting external medical records and radiology CDs as assigned.
- Administer minimal risk consents independently or complex consents under supervision.
- Conduct surveys and questionnaires.
- Verify the accuracy of own work and resolve simple queries.
- Perform concomitant medications abstraction.
- Build patient research study charts.
- Assist in quality control efforts, such as reviewing consents for signatures.
Regulatory Coordination Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with regulatory support to collect essential documents and maintain the regulatory binder (e.g., CVs, MD licenses, lab certifications, IRB rosters, lab norms).
- Assist with adverse events (AEs) and serious adverse events (SAEs).
- Follow proper documentation techniques as outlined in the ICH-GCP guidelines.
Administrative Responsibilities:
- Demonstrate an understanding of the clinical research objectives associated with the program.
- Communicate with study participants by sending study correspondence via mail or email.
- Schedule subjects for research visits and follow-up appointments.
- Monitor study calendar for completion of study procedures.
- Manage study supply inventory.
- Utilize documents and systems to track recruitment and retention of participants.
- Work with regulatory support to maintain the regulatory binder.
Training:
- Gain appropriate training and knowledge of electronic medical records (EMR), clinical trial management systems (CTMS), electronic data capture (EDC), databases, and other relevant systems.
- Willingly learn and utilize available technology and systems to fulfill job requirements.
- Understand the disease process associated with the program.
- Attend and actively participate in all assigned training classes.
- Perform other responsibilities as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Health Science or equivalent in education, training and experience.
Preferred Qualifications
- At least two years of related experience.
- Knowledge of university policies and procedures.
- Previous experience working in a large and complex healthcare setting.
Other Requirements
- Familiarity with medical terminology.
- Ability to communicate effectively with staff and faculty members at all levels.
- Participation in the medical surveillance program:
- Contact with patients and/or human research subjects
- Successful completion of applicable compliance and systems training requirements
Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran
Columbia University is committed to the hiring of qualified local residents.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Research Jobs at Columbia University Jobs
Align your credentials with Columbia's research focus
Columbia Research roles typically require specialization in a defined field. Match your CV to the specific department's active grants and publication areas, not just the job title. Sponsored roles almost always require an advanced degree in the exact discipline.
Target department-level hiring not central HR
Most Research positions at Columbia originate within individual labs or institutes. Reaching out directly to principal investigators whose work aligns with your background puts you in front of the hiring decision-maker before a job is formally posted.
Confirm your visa category matches the role structure
Columbia sponsors H-1B, E-3, TN, and F-1 OPT depending on nationality and role type. Postdoctoral positions are sometimes structured as J-1 exchange appointments instead, which affects your long-term status options. Clarify which category the department intends to use before accepting an offer.
Time your OPT start date around Columbia's filing calendar
If you're transitioning from F-1 OPT to H-1B at Columbia, USCIS requires the H-1B petition to be filed before your OPT expires. Columbia's international office has internal deadlines weeks ahead of the USCIS cap-gap window, so coordinate early.
Use Migrate Mate to filter open Research roles by visa type
Columbia posts Research openings across multiple portals and hiring moves quickly in competitive departments. Migrate Mate lets you filter Columbia's Research jobs by the specific visa category you need, so you're only applying to roles where sponsorship is confirmed.
Prepare your PERM documentation for permanent research positions
For tenure-track or senior Research staff roles leading to Green Card sponsorship via EB-2 or EB-3, Columbia initiates the DOL PERM labor certification process. Gather prior employer records, transcripts, and publication lists before your offer stage, as PERM preparation begins immediately after hiring.
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Find Research at Columbia University JobsFrequently Asked Questions
Does Columbia University sponsor H-1B visas for Research roles?
Yes, Columbia University sponsors H-1B visas for Research positions that qualify as specialty occupations, which typically means roles requiring at least a bachelor's degree in a specific academic field. Most Research scientist, staff scientist, and senior researcher roles meet this threshold. The university's international students and scholars office manages the petition process on behalf of the hiring department.
How do I apply for Research jobs at Columbia University?
Research positions at Columbia are posted through the university's central jobs portal, but many lab-based roles are also filled through direct outreach to faculty. Start by identifying departments or principal investigators whose research aligns with your background, then apply formally through the Columbia careers site. You can also browse open Research roles at Columbia filtered by visa type on Migrate Mate.
Which visa types does Columbia University commonly use for Research staff?
Columbia uses H-1B for most full-time Research staff, E-3 for Australian nationals, and TN for Canadian and Mexican researchers in qualifying occupational categories. F-1 OPT and CPT are available for current students. Some postdoctoral positions are offered under J-1 exchange visitor status through Columbia's research programs, which has different work authorization rules than H-1B.
What qualifications does Columbia University expect for sponsored Research roles?
Most sponsored Research roles require a master's or doctoral degree in a field directly relevant to the position, such as biomedical sciences, public health, computer science, or social research disciplines. Practical lab skills, publication records, and experience with grant-funded projects strengthen your application. Senior roles may also require demonstrated project management or independent research experience alongside formal academic credentials.
How long does the visa sponsorship process take for a Columbia Research role?
Timeline depends on visa type. H-1B petitions filed under the annual cap must be submitted in April for an October 1 start date, so offers need to be in place months earlier. Cap-exempt Research roles at Columbia, which many university positions qualify for, can be filed year-round with standard USCIS processing taking two to four months. Premium processing shortens that to around two weeks.
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