Clinical Research Coordinator I - ASCEND Program

Responsibilities

• Review study candidates’ medical records in detail for study eligibility
• Initiate scheduling of participant clinic visits and ongoing study visits; attend participant visits as needed to ensure clinical procedures, lab tests, and other protocol-specific activities are completed as outlined
• Serve as liaison for Investigational Drug Services (IDS) on drug assignment, dispensation information, and maintain regular communication regarding participant status
• As needed, complete requisition forms, assemble kits for research visits, transport laboratory samples, ensure processing/shipping per study guidelines, and maintain research supplies
• Identify and report adverse events in accordance with protocol, regulatory guidelines, and institutional policy
• Other duties as assigned

Protocol Compliance & Study Management

• Coordinate research protocols within Fred Hutch and UW clinic settings to ensure protocol compliance
• Serve as point of contact for clinical staff, patient navigators, and sponsors for study-specific information
• Help ensure accurate participant records are maintained
• Document study-related activity in the Epic EHR system, eReg, CTMS, and other applicable systems
• Maintain thorough knowledge of assigned trials and the research field through study activities, meetings, literature, and professional associations

Data & Regulatory Documentation

• Respond to data queries and other requests from data coordinators and study monitors in a timely manner
• Understand clinical trial budget and billing plans for enrolled patients
• As needed, provide back-up for Data Coordinator on applicable trials

Team Collaboration & Support

• Provide back-up for other Clinical Research Coordinators as needed
• Direct activities of research assistants supporting clinical trials

Professional Development

• Engage in general Clinical Research Support (CRS) and Clinical Trials Coordinator (CTC) onboarding
• Monthly CTC staff training
• Small group or 1:1 investigator mentorship
• Monthly professional development/mentorship with program coordinator (approximately 1-2 hours per month)
• Monthly lunch check-ins with Hutch ASCEND cohort and staff
• Participate in career planning meetings with Hutch ASCEND staff
• Participate in career explorations workshops

Qualifications

• Minimum of an Associate or Bachelor's degree in a related field
• Organizational skills, attention to detail, ability to problem solve and to prioritize multiple competing tasks in a dynamic environment
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, leadership ability, and the flexibility to work in collaboration with a multi-disciplinary team
• Previous experience in oncology research preferred