Clinical Research Coordinator I - Non RN

Cottage Health • Santa Barbara, CA

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About The Position

The Clinical Research Coordinator I (Non RN) is responsible for study management tasks for studies assigned to them as the Primary Coordinator. The role coordinates research activities among investigators, hospital departments, research participants, and other stakeholders, and supports study conduct in accordance with applicable protocols and IRB requirements.

The coordinator assists with participant identification and informed consent, coordinates study procedures and laboratory work, oversees study drug administration, monitors and reports adverse events, and may coordinate specimen handling. The role also prepares and submits study documentation to the IRB and supports study drug and device accountability, including ordering, dispensing, recordkeeping, and returns when applicable.

Cottage Health is an acute care hospital system located on California’s central coast. Its health system operates primarily in Santa Barbara and includes three acute care hospitals, a Rehabilitation Hospital, clinics, and a multi-site Urgent Care system. Its mission is to serve central coast communities with excellence, integrity, and compassion and to put patients first.

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 Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal direction and comprehend clinical trial protocol guidelines with general guidance from physician investigators.
• Ability to manage frequent interruptions, multitask, pay close attention to detail, and follow through reliably.
• Strong interpersonal skills, including diplomacy, dependability, empathy, a positive attitude, and conscientiousness.
• Ability to work with child and adult study participants, colleagues, and the community.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and organizational skills.
• Must attain one of the preferred certifications by the third year to maintain the job position.

Nice To Haves

• Certified Clinical Research Professional (CCRP), Certified Research Coordinator (CRC), or Certified Clinical Research Coordinator (CCRC).
• 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

• Act as a liaison among the Principal Investigator, IRB, hospital departments, and study participants for study management.
• Provide study information to physicians, nurses, pharmacists, and laboratory personnel, and arrange in-service training as appropriate.
• Assist physicians in identifying eligible patients and in the informed consent process; conduct informed consent depending on the study.
• Coordinate research activities for study participants, identify required laboratory work, and oversee study drug administration.
• Monitor and report adverse events according to IRB and protocol guidelines.
• Depending on the study, implement specimen-obtaining, labeling, processing, and shipping systems in collaboration with laboratory staff and hospital units.
• Submit required documentation to the IRB, including study openings and closings, informed consent documents, protocol amendments, and renewals.
• Assist the Principal Investigator in identifying potential sponsors and studies.
• Manage study drug and device accountability, including ordering, distribution or dispensation, maintaining accountability records when appropriate, and returning unused study drugs or devices to the sponsor.

Benefits

• Eligible employees may receive shift differentials, on-call pay, incentive pay, and bonus opportunities, where applicable.
• Manager and above positions may participate in Cottage Health’s annual management incentive program.
• Cottage Health provides information about comprehensive Total Rewards offerings.

What This Job Offers

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