Clinical Research Coordinator

Clinical Research Coordinator

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required
• At least one (1) year of experience collecting information using one of the following methods: Telephone/face-to-face interviews, Working with patients and study participants in clinical situation (proficiency in refracting patients needed)
• Favorable result on background check required
• Must be able to provide proof of identity and right to work in the United States

Responsibilities

• Provide assistance in the administrative, technical and scientific day-to-day operation of the study to assure project goals and timelines are met, quality data is collected and managed, and to assure participant and/or data confidentiality.
• Support and assist Research personnel in the operation of equipment used in clinical trials.
• Support the development of Quality Assurance procedures, and assist with the monitoring of data collection and data transfers. Assist with the preparation of annual IRB reviews.
• Support the Project Director, Clinic Coordinator, or PI in the administration of the grant/contract per federal rules and regulations and/or specific grant/contract language. Understand the operational budget and sub-contracts; track documentation and authorization of payment of study related bills. Provide assistance in the preparation of project reports for PI review and approval.
• Recruit study participants to a broad range of studies using specific study protocols to contact, screen, and determine eligibility and schedule appointments with study participants.
• Collect, edit and record/enter study data via interview, structured interview, questionnaire, medical record review, and basic clinical measurements for complex study protocols, and perform technical duties as assigned.
• Support orientation and structured intervention sessions in accordance with technical training and certification(s).
• Assist with case management activities to support the work of the project/s.
• Support the process of summarizing and sharing project information with other sites. Support the Project Director, Clinic Coordinator, and/or PI in maintaining regular contact with other Project Administrators in order to share information and ideas. Assist with the tracking of papers in process for projects, with planning for project papers and posters to be presented at national and international conferences.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in health research or research data collection.
• Familiarity with classification of disease processes.
• Undergraduate degree in a related field.
• Knowledge of basic research ethics and principles.
• Skilled in working with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and basic knowledge of computer functions.