Clinical Research Coordinators

Primary Responsibilities

• Understand thoroughly all assigned studies through reading protocols, attending investigator meetings and start-up meetings, and coordinating with Principal Investigator
• Adhere strictly to the study protocol; obtain exemptions when necessary/appropriate
• Communicate protocol issues to CRO and/or Sponsor, Site Administrator, Director, Principal or Sub-Investigator
• Articulate all pertinent issues to the PI or document by email/letter or during meetings
• Collect initial psychiatric and medical information by interviewing patients and by accessing other appropriate sources
• Ensure a flow of communication including telephone conferences between patient, study staff, referral sources, Sponsor and/or CRO, Monitor(s), Auditors and any marketing groups hired by the Sponsor
• Utilize various psychiatric rating scales and maintaining interrater reliability with other clinicians at K2 Medical Research
• Perform clinical tasks including, but not limited to, vital signs, height and weight, ECG, phlebotomy, specimen packaging
• Maintain timely K2 Medical Research source documentation as well as sponsor required information
• Dispense and maintain accurate records of study medication
• Education patients and family regarding their particular study and clinical drug trials in general
• Complete all monitor and sponsor queries in a timely manner
• Provide appropriate community resource referrals to patients, caretakers, and family at conclusion of patient's participation in study

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal and customer services skills
• Strong time management and organizational skills
• In depth knowledge of industry regulations
• Proven ability to and foster mentoring relationships
• Ability to create momentum and foster organizational change

Qualifications

• Bilingual in Spanish/English highly desired
• HS Diploma or GED Transcript required
• Bachelor's degree strongly preferred
• Prior experience in a clinical environment preferred
• Experience in clinical research and Parkinson's (neurodegenerative disease) is ideal
• Phlebotomy, LPN, RN, or other medical licensure or certification preferred
• Strong working knowledge of GCP and FDA guidelines
• Knowledge of medical terminology
• BLS Healthcare Provider desired