Clinical Research Coordinator I - Non RN

Cottage Health • Santa Barbara, CA

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About The Position

Responsible for all study management tasks for studies assigned to them as the Primary Coordinator. The coordinator acts as a liaison among the Principal Investigator (PI), Institutional Review Board (IRB), hospital departments, and study participants, and coordinates research activities, participant care and study documentation. The role also includes managing study drugs or devices and supporting the identification of potential sponsors and studies.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a biomedical or healthcare-related field, or a bachelor's degree in an unrelated field with relevant research experience.
• At least six months of experience in a research or healthcare environment, such as academic research experience.
• Excellent communication and writing skills.
• Basic skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Ability to work independently with minimal direction.
• Ability to comprehend clinical trial protocol guidelines with general guidance from physician investigators.
• Ability to work with frequent interruptions, multitask, and maintain extreme attention to detail.
• Strong follow-through and organizational skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills, including diplomacy, dependability, empathy, a positive attitude, and conscientiousness.
• Ability to work with children and adult study participants, colleagues, and the community.
• Must attain one of the preferred certifications by the third year to maintain the position.

Nice To Haves

• Certified Clinical Research Professional (CCRP), Certified Research Coordinator (CRC), or Certified Clinical Research Coordinator (CCRC) certification; required by the third year to maintain the position.
• Familiarity with HIPAA regulations and regulations governing human subjects in research.
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the IRB process.
• Working knowledge of scientific and medical concepts and terminology, and strong familiarity with biomedical research protocols.
• Two or more years of research experience.

Responsibilities

• Acts as a liaison between the Principal Investigator, IRB, hospital departments, and study participants for study management; provides study information to physicians, nurses, pharmacists, and laboratory personnel; and arranges in-service training as appropriate.
• Assists physicians in identifying eligible patients and with informed consent; may conduct the informed consent process depending on the study.
• Coordinates research activities for study participants, identifies required laboratory work, oversees study drug administration, and monitors and reports adverse events according to IRB and protocol guidelines.
• Depending on the study, implements specimen collection, labeling, processing, and shipping procedures in collaboration with the laboratory and hospital units.
• Submits required IRB documentation, including study openings and closings, informed consent documents, protocol amendments, and renewals.
• Assists the Principal Investigator in identifying potential sponsors and studies.
• Manages study drug and device accountability, including ordering, distribution or dispensation, maintaining accountability records when appropriate, and returning unused items to the sponsor.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level