Associate Clinical Research Coordinator - Comprehensive Cancer Center

Mayo Clinic • Rochester, MN

2d • $25 - $36

About The Position

Coordinates non-therapeutic clinical research protocols, such as minimal-risk, survey, and chart-review studies, under the direction of a principal investigator and/or supervisor and in compliance with regulatory laws and institutional guidelines. May assist with complex interventional, therapeutic, or greater-than-minimal-risk studies under direction, but is not responsible for those studies overall. Screens, enrolls, and recruits participants; coordinates schedules and monitors research activities and subject participation; recognizes and appropriately reports adverse events, protocol deviations, and other unanticipated problems; collects, abstracts, and enters research data; and performs assigned administrative and regulatory duties. Some travel may be required.

Protocol development and maintenance duties may include managing protocol documents and processes through editing, amendments, and proofing; coordinating study logistics, such as data collection booklets and use of the CRU; verifying content against institutional and federal standards; submitting materials to the Institutional Review Board (IRB); and communicating with study sites and/or federal agencies about study status changes. The coordinator also participates in other protocol development activities and completes other assignments as warranted.

Requirements

• High school diploma with at least 3 years of experience; or an associate's degree, college diploma, or certificate program with at least 1 year of experience; or an associate's degree in Clinical Research from an accredited academic institution without experience; or a bachelor's degree.
• Experience must be in a clinical setting or related experience.

Nice To Haves

• Graduate or diploma from a study coordinator training program.
• One year of clinical research experience.
• Medical terminology course.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate non-therapeutic clinical research protocols under the direction of the principal investigator and/or supervisor, complying with regulatory laws and institutional guidelines.
• Assist with complex clinical research studies under direction, without overall responsibility for those studies.
• Screen, enroll, and recruit research participants.
• Coordinate schedules and monitor research activities and subject participation.
• Recognize and report adverse events, protocol deviations, and other unanticipated problems appropriately.
• Collect, abstract, and enter research data.
• Perform assigned administrative and regulatory study duties.
• Manage protocol documents and processes, including editing, amendments, and proofing.
• Coordinate study logistics, including data collection booklets and use of the CRU.
• Verify protocol content against institutional and federal standards.
• Prepare and submit materials to the Institutional Review Board (IRB).
• Communicate with study sites and/or federal agencies regarding study status changes.
• Participate in other protocol development activities and complete other assignments as warranted.
• Travel as required.

Benefits

• Multiple medical plan options.
• Dental coverage through Delta Dental or a reimbursement account for flexible coverage.
• Affordable vision plan with a national network.
• HSA and FSA pre-tax savings accounts for eligible expenses.
• Competitive retirement package.
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit plans.
• Continuing education and advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED