Clinical Research Coord

Job Summary

Responsibilities

Qualifications

Skills

Benefits

Pay

Schedule

Coordinates the implementation, quality control and completion of research studies while assisting the Principal Investigator in determining and accomplishing study objectives. Oversees research studies in an administrative and operational capacity while maintaining compliance with guidelines set by governing agencies.

• Oversees compliance to protocol; manages quality control, completion and submission of study related documentation; prepares reports for organizations and agencies.
• Develops study budgets; monitors budget expenses and billing for allied services; negotiates payment schedule with sponsor and fees for internal services.
• Maintains enrollment goals and initiates strategies to promote enrollment and participant compliance.
• Captures and reports adverse events and protocol deviations.
• Prepares for and coordinates site visits made by sponsors or federal agencies during course and at the close of the study.
• Represents the research program at meetings, national and international research consortia.
• Prepares, submits and maintains IRB, FDA, NCI, NIH, NSF and/or other regulatory documents and research correspondence.
• Contributes to developing educational materials and educates the community and other research professionals regarding studies and related research issues.
• Supervises, mentors and trains new or junior research staff.
• Coordinates with referring physicians to provide information regarding available research projects and to maintain a strong referral basis.
• Develops and maintains patient databases, investigational logs and records of drugs administered, medical devices monitored and/or procedures followed.
• Aids in the development of study protocols.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a health sciences or related field or equivalent with two years of professional research experience and completion of University RATS Clinical Certification within one year of hire required.
• Exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, and demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills also required.
• Knowledge of Good Clinical Practices, FDA, HIPAA and IRB regulations; an understanding of research procedures; and the ability to function independently is preferred.

Skills

• Good organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance.
• Flexible work schedule.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Employee assistance program.
• Retirement plan.

Pay

$61,384.00 per year

Schedule

Nearly full-time, with flexible hours to accommodate research needs.