Clinical Research Coordinator II - Neurosurgery

About the role

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Research Coordinator to support the operations of our cerebrovascular biospecimen bank and associated clinical research program. This full-time position plays an essential role in advancing our understanding of cerebrovascular disease through rigorous specimen collection, patient engagement, and data management.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Biospecimen Bank Operations
• Identify eligible patients for enrollment in the cerebrovascular biospecimen bank using established screening criteria
• Obtain informed consent from patients and/or their authorized representatives in accordance with IRB protocols
• Collect samples from vascular surgical cases in coordination with the operative team
• Perform blood and fluid draws at defined study time points
• Process, label, and store biological specimens according to standard operating procedures to ensure sample integrity
• Maintain a detailed and accurate log of all identified and collected samples
• Continuously update the corresponding clinical database with relevant patient information tied to banked specimens
• Potential Patient Identification and Outcome Tracking
• Prospectively identify cerebrovascular patients admitted through inpatient and emergency channels
• Track patient clinical trajectories throughout their hospitalization, including neurological status, procedural interventions, key events, and complications
• Coordinate and facilitate standardized outpatient follow-up visits and administer or ensure appropriate parties are involved to perform validated clinical outcome assessments
• Ensure completeness and accuracy of outcome data at all designated follow-up time points
• Clinical Data Management and Research Support
• Collect, organize, and maintain comprehensive clinical datasets for enrolled patients across all active research protocols
• Participate in quality control review of clinical data accrued for patients enrolled in ongoing clinical trials, identifying and resolving data discrepancies
• Contribute meaningfully to data analysis efforts, including preparation of datasets, summary statistics, and results tables
• Affiliate with the drafting and editing of research manuscripts, contributing to methods, results, and supplementary materials sections
• Attend and participate in research team meetings, case conferences, and protocol review sessions

Working Conditions

Job Location/Working Conditions: Patient care setting. Physical Effort: Typically sitting at desk or table. Equipment: Office equipment.

Education

Required Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education.

Skills

Not Applicable