Research Coordinator II

Coordinates the compliant implementation and conduct of human subject research projects typically of medium workload and medium complexity.

Join Cleveland Clinic Research, where you will work alongside passionate caregivers and make a lasting, meaningful impact on patient care. Here, you will receive endless support and appreciation while building a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.

Groundbreaking discoveries happen every day at Cleveland Clinic Research. As Research Coordinator II, you interact with various research teams and play a crucial role in enrolling patients into clinical trials, with a strong focus on patient-facing interaction and participation in drug and device trials. You will directly facilitate clinical research that allows Cleveland Clinic to continue to innovate and drive better outcomes for patients. Clinical research is the only way that medicine comes on the market, pushing the edge of moving medicine forward. Come join a culture devoted to pushing the needle forward in healthcare.

We have current openings in the following departments:

• Pediatric Hematology and Oncology – Support research and clinical trials for our youngest cancer patients. Learn more here.
• Cancer Center – Support clinical research to develop new cancer drugs and therapies to provide patients with the very best cancer care. Learn more here.
• Neurological Institute – Support research and clinical trials with the Sleep Study and Psychology teams. Learn more here.
• Dermatology – Support research seeking to improve dermatologic, reconstructive, and aesthetic surgical and therapeutic outcomes. Learn more here.
• Digestive Disease Institute (DDI) – Support clinical trials and database research furthering the understanding of disorders related to the gastrointestinal tract. Learn more here.
• Ob/Gyn & Women's Health Institute – Support research and clinical trials in gynecologic oncology, surgery, reproductive endocrinology, fertility, obstetrics and maternal-fetal medicine. Learn more here.
• Rheumatology – Support research and clinical trails focused on Vasculitis, Osteoporosis and Metabolic Bone Disease, and Clinical Immunology and Immunodeficiency. Learn more here.

Schedule

A caregiver in this role works days from 8:00am–5:00pm. Start/end times may vary. May require working irregular hours.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the implementation and conduct of research projects ensuring adherence to research protocol requirements.
• Monitor and report project status and research data to maintain quality.
• Maintain and complete regulatory documents, study personnel certification records, conduct data capture and data management, complete IRB submissions, and communicate with the research team.
• Report Serious Adverse Events and/or complete safety logs.
• Communicate with sponsors, monitors, and research personnel to ensure all aspects of study compliance.
• Serve as a liaison between investigators, research personnel, outside study personnel, and central research administration offices to assist in protocol interpretation, enrollment, and safety questions.
• Schedule pre-site selection visits, site initiation visits, webinars, monitoring and close-out visits.
• Collaborate with the primary investigator, sponsors, and research staff to plan, conduct and evaluate project protocols, including research subject recruitment.
• 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.
• Assist with preparation for audits and response to audits.
• Assist in the development and maintenance of research tools, such as spreadsheets, questionnaires and/or brochures.
• May assist PI with research study design and development of the research protocol and project budget development.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• Minimum three years of experience as a Research Coordinator I or performing the role of a Research Coordinator I
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in health care or science-related field may substitute for two years of the experience requirement.
• Demonstrated proficiency with a variety of computer-based skills, especially in the use of word processing, spreadsheets, database and presentation software

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in health care or science-related field
• EPIC experience
• Previous clinical research experience

Physical Requirements

• Ability to perform work in a stationary position for extended periods
• Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment
• Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information
• In some locations, ability to move up to 25 pounds

Personal Protective Equipment

Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

Pay

Minimum Annual Salary: $47,530.00
Maximum Annual Salary: $72,475.00

The pay range displayed on this job posting reflects the anticipated range for new hires. 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 displayed does not include any applicable pay practices (e.g., shift differentials, overtime, etc.). The pay range does not include the value of Cleveland Clinic's benefits package (e.g., healthcare, dental and vision benefits, retirement savings account contributions, etc.).