Clinical Research Coordinator

About Us

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.

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.

Reporting to: Clinical Research Leadership

Commitment: At least 2 years

Schedule

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

Pay

Pay Range: $26.77 - $40.05

FSLA Status: Non-Exempt

Benefits

Compensation Philosophy