Research Coordinator I

Join Cleveland Clinic’s Main Campus where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world class and caregivers are family. Here, you will work alongside a passionate and dedicated team, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world. Innovative research and groundbreaking discoveries happen every day at Cleveland Clinic.

We currently have openings in the following departments:

• Digestive Disease Institute (DDI):
  • Inflammatory Bowel Disease - Support the Integrated IBD Program researching holistic treatment for patients with Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis.
  • Dasarathy Lab - Support research that focuses on the skeletal muscle metabolic responses during chronic diseases including liver disease.
• Dermatology and Plastics: Support research seeking to improve dermatologic, reconstructive, and aesthetic surgical and therapeutic outcomes.
• Heart, Vascular & Thoracic (HVTI) Institute: Support cardiac research and clinical trials.
• Neurological Institute: Support research and clinical trials with the Sleep Study and Psychology teams.
• Cancer Center: Support clinical research to develop new cancer drugs and therapies to provide patients with the very best cancer care.

About the role

As Research Coordinator I, your role is crucial in enrolling patients into clinical trials, conducting study visits, and collecting questionnaires with important study-related information. You will coordinate the compliant implementation and conduct of human subject research projects typically of low workload and low complexity.

Responsibilities

• Assist with coordinating the compliant implementation and conduct of human subject research projects.
• Maintain regulatory documents and binders, conduct data management, complete IRB submissions, and communicate with the research team.
• Report and complete serious adverse events and/or safety logs.
• Communicate with sponsors, monitors, and research personnel to ensure all aspects of study compliance.
• Collaborate with primary investigators, sponsors, and research caregivers to plan, conduct, and evaluate project protocols, including research subject recruitment.
• Schedule pre-site selection visits, site initiation visits, webinars, monitoring, and close-out visits.
• Plan, conduct, and evaluate project protocols and research subject recruitment.
• Monitor and report project status and research data.
• Complete regulatory documents, data capture, monitoring plans, and protocol-related activities.
• May be required to attain and maintain clinical competencies for unlicensed caregivers such as phlebotomy, vital signs, ECG, POC testing, and other testing as required.
• Maintain professional relationships, including frequent and open effective communication with internal and external customers.
• Assist with preparing and responding to audits and maintaining research tools (spreadsheets, questionnaires, brochures).
• Complete certification in Human Subjects Research as required by the Responsible Conduct of Research guidelines adopted by Cleveland Clinic.
• Participate in budget development and maintain research tools.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED and two years of clinical research or healthcare experience OR Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree in a healthcare or a science-related field.
• Demonstrated proficiency with various computer-based skills (word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and presentation software).
• Within 90 days of hire, must successfully complete certification in Human Subjects Research as required by the Responsible Conduct of Research guidelines adopted by Cleveland Clinic.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree in a healthcare or a science-related field.

Benefits

Our caregivers continue to create the best outcomes for our patients across each of our facilities. Learn more about our benefits package.

Physical Requirements

• A high degree of dexterity to produce materials on a computer.
• Requires normal or corrected vision and hearing to normal range.
• Extensive sitting and frequent walking, occasional lifting or carrying up to 25 pounds.
• May have some exposure to communicable diseases or body fluids.
• May require working irregular hours.

Personal Protective Equipment

• Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

Pay

The pay range displayed on this job posting reflects the anticipated range for new hires: $20.77 - $31.68 per hour. A successful candidate’s actual compensation will be determined after taking factors into consideration such as the candidate’s work history, experience, skill set, and education. The pay range does not include any applicable pay practices (e.g., shift differentials, overtime, etc.) or the value of Cleveland Clinic’s benefits package (e.g., healthcare, dental and vision benefits, retirement savings account contributions, etc.).

Schedule

A caregiver in this role works days from 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.