Clinical Research Coordinator

Duties And Responsibilities

• Prepares IRB/Regulatory submissions, including initial submission, continuing reviews and amendments.
• Maintains knowledge of IRB reporting requirements and communicates as needed within specified timeframes.
• Ensures protocol adherence and trains clinical staff on protocol-specific tasks.
• Participates in tumor boards and other committees, as assigned.
• Facilitates, maintains, and coordinates all logistical aspects of clinical trials with all staff in accordance with Good Clinical Practice, sponsor, local, and federal regulations.
• Serves as central contact between Principal Investigators, co-Investigators, study team, sponsors and study site participants regarding study procedures, patient concerns, serious safety events, and other protocol-related issues.
• Communicates effectively and works cooperatively with other departments and team members.
• Able to effectively and consistently balance multiple priorities.
• Displays professional conduct in the presence of research subjects, research staff, sponsors, regulators, and study monitors.
• Participates in professional growth and development activities and shares knowledge from continuing education program with co-workers.
• Proficient in numerous database systems to document and maintain all research-related tasks.
• As needed, recommends quality and/or process improvement initiative in order to effectively and efficiently perform research at the New York Proton Center.
• Performs basic laboratory draws/activities as needed (preferred).
• Performs clerical/organizational work, quality control, and budget management, if needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related field required (i.e., psychology, sociology, biological science, statistics, public health).
• Certified Clinical Research Coordinator/Professional preferred; CCRC or CCRP.
• Must be certified in Basic Life Support/CPR.
• Working knowledge of clinical research protocols.
• High degree of organizational talents, data collection and analysis skills.
• Hands on experience with medical software and MS Office.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Attention to detail and problem solving skills.