Clinical Research Coordinator – French Fluency

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 seeking a French-speaking Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC) to join the Immigrant Health & Cancer Disparities team.

This role supports Health Fairs through the Taxi Network Initiative. This team conducts community-based participatory research to reduce health disparities and investigate varying health concerns among NYC taxi drivers. The CRCs assist with the maintenance of participant management and data management on research/clinical studies.

Role Overview:

• Lead participant recruitment and outreach by attending health fairs at taxi garages, conducting interviews, and guiding individuals through the study enrollment and consent process
• Assist the study RN with finger sticks and enter participant data accurately into the system
• Support data collection using appropriate methodologies to gather human subject information for research protocols and/or clinical trials, including assisting with patient recruitment and maintaining study databases within specified timelines
• Generate and distribute data reports to key stakeholders on study progress
• Ensure compliance with all applicable institutional, state, and federal regulations; maintain IRB approvals and complete required regulatory documentation
• Provide clerical and administrative support, including filing, organizing study materials, and participating in study meetings as needed

Key Qualifications:

• Fluency in written and spoken French is required (a language assessment will be part of the interview process)
• A genuine interest in working in health disparities research
• Experience in the healthcare setting or a community engagement role is preferred
• Experience using data entry tools like REDCap is a plus

Core Skills:

• Interpersonal skills: Strong ability to build rapport and communicate effectively with individuals who may be unfamiliar with research participation.
• Decision-making: Demonstrated success in making 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.
• 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.

Additional Information:

• Hours: Most days are Monday - Friday, 9 am - 5 pm (hybrid schedule, 4 days onsite/week, up to 5 days depending on need). Flexibility is required to work evening shifts approximately 4 days per month from 12 pm - 8 pm, and 1 Sunday per month from 12 pm - 8 pm.
• Location: 633 3rd Avenue and community sites throughout the NYC area

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