Clinical Research Coordinator - Spanish Fluency

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) is 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 at the Sloan Kettering Institute, scientists collaborate to conduct innovative translational and clinical research, driving a revolution in cancer understanding, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment. MSK is dedicated to training the next generation of scientists and clinicians.

The Immigrant Health & Cancer Disparities (IHCD) Service has worked for over 20 years to identify and eliminate disparities in treatment among immigrants and underrepresented groups. Using a multidisciplinary approach, IHCD addresses healthcare gaps at local, national, and global levels through community-based programs that provide health education and services for medically underserved populations in New York City and beyond.

About the role

• Contribute to research aimed at improving language access for patients with Limited English Proficiency (LEP) by implementing study-related interpretation modalities and/or providing Spanish interpretation during medical oncology visits.
• Assist with participant recruitment, survey administration, in-depth interviews, data collection and management, and other study-related activities.
• Responsible for data collection, entry, and analysis, ensuring data quality and integrity throughout the life of the study.
• Collaborate with research and care teams across MSK and outside institutions regarding data input and study/participant updates.
• Generate data reports and deliver to all vital parties on study progress.
• Ensure compliance with all appropriate Institutional, State, and Federal regulations, including IRB approval of research protocols and completion of regulatory documentation.

Requirements

• Fluency in written and spoken Spanish is required (a language assessment will be part of the interview process).
• Experience interpreting for Spanish-speaking patients in a clinical or healthcare setting is preferred.
• A genuine interest in working in health disparities research.
• Experience in a healthcare setting or a community engagement role is preferred.
• Experience using data entry tools like RedCap is a plus.

Skills

• Decision-making: Proven ability to make timely, effective decisions that support organizational progress.
• Accountability: Strong sense of personal responsibility, with the ability to hold yourself and others accountable to achieve results.
• Communication: Skilled in tailoring messages to different audiences and communicating with clarity and purpose.
• Adaptability: Flexible in approach and demeanor, able to adjust to shifting priorities and evolving circumstances.
• Data proficiency: Comfortable working with or eager to learn how to manage and organize large amounts of data.

Schedule

• Monday – Friday, 9 am – 5 pm.
• Flexibility to work shifts from 7 am – 3 pm or 10 am – 6 pm on an as-needed basis.
• Flexibility to travel to MSK locations on the Upper East Side and our Nassau Location in Uniondale, NY, Long Island.

Pay

Pay Range: $26.77 - $40.05 per hour. FLSA Status: Non-Exempt.

Benefits

MSK believes in fair, competitive pay that reflects your job, experience, and skills. Comprehensive benefits are available.