Overview

The Clinical Research Coordinator I is responsible for managing elements of a clinical study in order to meet all protocol obligations while following ICH/GCP guidelines; and departmental/institutional standard operating procedures. These elements include but are not limited to; start-up activities, launch activities, day to day management of a study and study closure activities.

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Responsibilities

• Recruits, consents and enrolls subjects according to ICH/GCP regulations, and subjects' rights through institutional IRB, federal and state regulations; answers questions related to the protocol procedure as applicable; acts as a patient/family advocate.
• Ensures that the subject meets inclusion/exclusion criteria; alerts the investigator when the subject's safety is in jeopardy, there is a protocol deviation, or when the subject requests premature study termination.
• Collects and manages research data and subject information; and maintains accurate data collection of all study data; including laboratory analytical procedures.
• Prepares and processes human specimens for use in research studies. Collects blood, urine, and other samples as needed according to skill level and certifications. Performs CLIA waived laboratory assessments. Such activities may be performed independently and may require evening and weekend hours.
• Completes screening sheets and recruitment logs.
• Creates source documents that facilitate systematic data collection and/or aid in protocol execution and management and record keeping; and conducts accurate and timely subject data collection.
• Collaborates, coordinates, and schedules subject study visits with other hospital services and the PI/sub-I.
• Adheres to departmental quality control guidelines.
• Completes Case Report Forms (CRFs) as instructed by the sponsor; ensures CRF's are completed prior to monitoring visits.
• Maintains regulatory binder and documents.

Qualifications

Education: Associates degree, STNA, PCA, LPN, MA or equivalent work-related experience required. BA/BS preferred.

Certifications: Ability to obtain CRA/CRC certification in a timely manner.

Skills:

• Understanding of medical terminology and clinical research preferred.
• Working knowledge of PCs and word processing and data management softwareDemonstrated analytical skills with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.Goal-oriented and self-directive 
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to actively participate as a team player.
• Requires a bilingual coordinator. The 2nd preferred languages are: Spanish, Somali, Nepali, Arabic or French. Other languages may be entertained.

Experience: Previous experience in clinical research or health care related field preferred.

MINIMUM PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Squat/kneel
• Reaching above shoulder
• Driving
• Exposed to fumes/gases/vapors
• Exposed to loud noises
• Exposed to cold temperatures
• Bend/twist
• Standing
• Walking
• Sitting
• Lifting/carrying up to 50 lbs. may need assistance
• Pushing/pulling up to 100 lbs. may need assistance
• Exposed to blood and/or bodily fluids
• Exposed to communicable diseases and/or pathogens
• Exposed to chemicals/medications
• Work with patient equipment
• Exposed to biohazard waste
• Work with machinery
• Flexing/extending of neck
• Hand use: grasping, gripping, turning
• Repetitive hand/arm use
• Computer skills
• Audible speech
• Hearing acuity
• Depth perception
• Peripheral vision
• Seeing-far/near
• Problem solving
• Decision making
• Interpreting data

The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individual so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his/her supervision.

EOE M/F/Disability/Vet