Clinical Research Coordinator I- School of Medicine, Obstetrics and Gynecology
About The Position
The Clinical Research Coordinator handles or assists with the administrative activities generally associated with the conduct of clinical trials. This position requires flexibility to accommodate the unique demands of research involving pregnant participants and delivery-based biospecimen collection. Because deliveries can occur at any time, the coordinator may be required to work during evenings, weekends, or overnight hours to ensure timely collection and processing of samples within strict protocol timelines. A shifted schedule and participation in an on-call rotation may be implemented as needed to maintain continuous study coverage. Coordinators are expected to demonstrate initiative and accountability for study-related responsibilities, maintain a high level of productivity and attention to detail, and communicate proactively with study leadership regarding project progress and scheduling needs.
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.
- This position is intended to support clinical research and all clinical training requirements must be tracked and monitored through Emory Healthcare under the credentialing category of Clinical Researcher.
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.
- Assists in the coordination and implementation of clinical research studies, including participant recruitment, enrollment, and follow-up in accordance with study protocols and regulatory requirements.
- Obtains informed consent and administers study questionnaires or quality-of-life assessments as required.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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