Clinical Research Coordinator I | School of Medicine - Pediatrics, Innovation Research

Emory • Atlanta, GA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Research Coordinator handles or assists with the administrative activities generally associated with the conduct of clinical trials. This position will report to the technical director of the Children's Clinical and Translational Discovery Core (CTDC). The Core offers support to investigators conducting basic science, epidemiologic, translational, and clinical pediatric research to promote childhood health. The use of the core is open to investigators at Emory University, Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, and collaborators within and outside of Emory University. Our mission is to support and complement the research efforts of qualified investigators by providing laboratory research services and access to biological samples that represent a variety of diagnoses and healthy volunteers. This position handles human biological samples on a daily basis. These include, but are not limited to, blood, saliva, stool, and urine. Tasks will include clinical specimen processing, supply & inventory management, REDCap data entry, specimen location management, and following standard operating protocols that are available within the laboratory.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Microsoft applications.
• Strong written and oral communication.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Basic laboratory bench skills (micropipetting, aseptic technique, centrifugation, etc.)

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.
• Clinical specimen processing, supply & inventory management, REDCap data entry, specimen location management, and following standard operating protocols.

Benefits

• Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.
• Emory University does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training.
• Students, faculty, and staff are assured of participation in university programs and in the use of facilities without such discrimination.
• Emory University complies with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veteran's Readjustment Assistance Act, and applicable executive orders, federal and state regulations regarding nondiscrimination, equal opportunity, and affirmative action (for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities).
• Emory University is committed to ensuring equal access and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.

What This Job Offers

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