Research Coordinator II - Pediatrics - Hematology & Oncology Clinical Research

Job Duties

• Supports daily operations for a research study or clinical trial
• Consults with the Principal Investigator (PI) and providers regarding research data.
• Aids the PI and/or providers with study patient enrollment.
• Interviews, screens, and recruits patients for therapeutic and non-therapeutic studies; performs the informed consent process for biology, procurement, and registry studies; and explains processes and procedures to educate participants about the research study.
• Captures patient information through direct interviews, questionnaires, and chart abstraction; processes documents and enters information into databases or case report forms (CRFs).
• Collaborates with study teams and physicians to determine patient eligibility for research protocols.
• Schedules research participants for tests and procedures (e.g., laboratory tests, X-rays, and other protocol-specific studies) and retrieves and submits results to appropriate parties.
• Works with multiple departments to coordinate diagnostic procedures.
• Assists with site selection and site initiation visits by coordinating schedules with external monitors and internal departments.
• Captures, evaluates, enters, and tracks research data.
• Collects research patient information (e.g., medical history, lab results) from the electronic medical record (EMR).
• Maintains accurate source documentation and CRFs in compliance with study protocols.
• Reviews research orders in Epic/Beacon with providers to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Sends data, study documents, and/or reports to regulatory agencies.
• Submits accurate research data via CRFs to external entities in a timely manner.
• Provides prompt and appropriate responses to sponsor data requests or queries.
• Aids in the completion of protocol-specific documents.
• Maintains protocol compliance and communicates deviations, errors, or incomplete documentation appropriately.
• Establishes study files and prepares study-related documentation.
• Creates and maintains research charts.
• Updates internal and external databases in accordance with departmental, sponsor, and study requirements.
• Collects, processes, ships, and maintains documentation for blood and/or biological specimens according to study protocols and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field. Four years of related experience may substitute for degree requirement.
• One year of relevant experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Requires effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Requires proficiency with computers, internet and Microsoft Office applications.
• May require experience with computer spreadsheets and database management.
• May require the ability to understand and implement patient studies and protocols.

Work Authorization Requirement

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application and throughout the duration of employment.