Clinical Research Coordinator I

About Us

Here at Baylor Scott & White Health, we promote the well-being of all individuals, families, and communities. Baylor Scott and White is the largest not-for-profit healthcare system in Texas that empowers you to live well. Our Core Values Are We serve faithfully by doing what's right with a joyful heart. We never settle by constantly striving for better. We are in it together by supporting one another and those we serve. We make an impact by taking initiative and delivering exceptional experience.

Benefits

• Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits
• 401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%
• Tuition Reimbursement
• PTO accrual beginning Day 1

Job Summary

The Clinical Research Coordinator 1 helps Principal Investigators (PI) with clinical trials. This includes all trial phases, from pre-study to closure, following federal, state, and Institutional guidelines. This position will learn to assist on complex studies and seek guidance from senior roles when needed.

Essential Functions of the Role

• Implements various protocols for assigned research projects with appropriate departments
• Interacts with PIs, clinical managers, and supervisors
• Creates, facilitates, or executes various project workflows based on clinical trial protocol needs
• Examples include providing in-service education for healthcare professionals and working with Pharmacy to ensure smooth project flow
• Sets up appropriate billing mechanisms for research charges
• Requires familiarity with research study budgets
• Provides feedback on budgets for new clinical trials
• Performs research subject informed consent and entry into appropriate research studies ensuring that all inclusion and exclusion criteria are met
• Pairs and coordinates with regulatory compliance
• Prepares Institutional Review Board (IRB) materials for protocol amendments
• SUBMIT INVESTIGATIONAL NEW DRUG (IND) SAFETY FORMS
• Ensures all study documents are complete
• Retains records per federal, state, and institutional standards
• Obtains knowledge of departmental functions through reading literature, attending workshops, seminars and conferences and participating in professional organizations
• Conducts and coordinates study-monitoring visits
• Conducts audits and quality checks to ensure research studies are accurate, consistent, and have integrity

Key Success Factors

• Research certification or other certifications per specialty area preferred
• Proven written and oral communication skills
• Exceptional computer skills, including Microsoft Office
• Ability to manage time reactive projects in order to meet deadlines
• Exceptional ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's or 4 years of work experience above the minimum qualification
• Experience: Less than 1 Year of Experience