Associate Clinical Research Coord

About the role

This job evaluates, initiates, and maintains activities related to the conduct of clinical trials with the assistance and guidance of departmental staff. Communicates with external funding agencies and sponsors, other departments, departmental staff, and patients to ensure the understanding of the requirements of conducting and participating in clinical trials. Organizes and manages all patient care requirements of the company with the direction and approval of other research staff.

Responsibilities

• Assists in recruiting study participants and screening study participants for eligibility on the telephone, in the clinic, and other settings as required.
• Covers patient (study participant) activity as it relates to the conduct of research and clinical trials including informed consent under direction and supervision of more senior research staff.
• Arranges necessary tests and procedures in accordance with protocol requirements and reports results to the investigator.
• Performs clinical laboratory activities as required per protocol.
• Develops and maintains all required documentation as it relates to the conduct of assigned clinical trials and associated patient care.
• Completes data entry into sponsor-specific data entry systems and/or supports data coordinator, including query resolution.
• Conducts daily work and clinical trial activity in accordance with Good Clinical Practice Guidelines.
• Adapts behavior to the specific patient population, including but not limited to respect for privacy, method of introduction to the patient, adapting explanation of services or procedures to be performed, requesting permissions and communication style.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Education: Required – High school diploma or equivalent.
• Work Experience: Required – 1 year of relevant research or clinical experience, OR Bachelor's degree in life science or related field.
• Certifications: Required – Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association within 60 days of hire. Exceptions will be granted for those in fully remote status.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of medical and clinical research terminology and processes.
• Familiarity with ICH guidelines for ethical conduct of research.
• Ability to follow the investigational plan in execution of study visits.
• Strong organizational and time management skills and ability to multi-task and pay close attention to detail.
• Knowledge of the requirements and regulations associated with the conduct of clinical trials and other related research activity.
• Proficiency in using computers, software, and web-based applications, including working knowledge of Epic.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Organizational and time management skills and ability pay close to detail.
• Ability to travel throughout and between facilities and work a flexible work schedule.

Skills

• Knowledge of medical and clinical research terminology and processes.
• Familiarity with ICH guidelines for ethical conduct of research.
• Ability to follow the investigational plan in execution of study visits.
• Strong organizational and time management skills and ability to multi-task and pay close attention to detail.
• Knowledge of the requirements and regulations associated with the conduct of clinical trials and other related research activity.
• Proficiency in using computers, software, and web-based applications, including working knowledge of Epic.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Organizational and time management skills and ability pay close to detail.
• Ability to travel throughout and between facilities and work a flexible work schedule.

Benefits

Details about benefits are not specified in the job posting.

Pay

Details about pay are not specified in the job posting.

Schedule

Details about the schedule are not specified in the job posting.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Ochsner Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Physical and Environmental Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Remote Work Eligibility

Individuals who reside in and will work from the following areas are not eligible for remote work position: Colorado, California, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Vermont, Washington, and Washington D.C.