Clin Research Coord I (ETS)| Temporary

Emory University • Atlanta, GA

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Clinical Research Specialist provides essential support across the full spectrum of research activities, including clinical and preclinical translational studies. This role is responsible for assisting with regulatory submissions (IRB and IACUC), coordinating clinical study operations, and contributing to the preparation of scientific manuscripts and extramural grant applications. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, scientifically fluent, and capable of managing multiple concurrent projects in a fast-paced research environment.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED and three years of administrative support experience.
• Or two years of college in a scientific, health related, or business administration program and one year of admin support or customer service experience.
• Or be a licensed as a practical nurse (LPN) and one year admin support or one year of licensed practical nursing experience.
• Or a Bachelor's degree, Master's degree, MD or PhD in a scientific, health related or business administration program.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in a life science, biomedical, public health, or related field required; Master's degree (M.S., M.P.H., or equivalent) strongly preferred.
• Minimum 1 year of hands-on experience in a clinical or academic research setting.
• Demonstrated experience with IRB submissions and human subjects research regulations
• Familiarity with IACUC processes and animal research regulatory frameworks
• Experience contributing to manuscript preparation or grant applications.
• Strong scientific writing and editing skills with high attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Maintains data pertaining to research projects, completes source documents/case report forms, and performs data entry.
• Assists with patient recruitment.
• Attends study meetings.
• Orders and maintains equipment and supplies.
• Reviews medical records and/or conducts screenings for recruitment of study participants, performs interviews and QOL questionnaires.
• Collects study specimen according to protocol which may include phlebotomy, processing, and preparation for shipping.
• Coordinates services, schedules procedures, creates and maintains case packages, and monitors charges.
• Assists with quality assurance and tracks regulatory submissions.
• Performs related approved responsibilities as required.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED