Coordinator II, Clinical Research

Shriners Hospitals for Children•Salt Lake, UT

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About The Position

The Clinical Research Coordinator II (CRC) is a specialized, independent research professional who provides oversight and supports compliance for system-wide and local Shriners Children’s clinical research activities. The CRC follows organizational policies and procedures, hospital regulations, the Code of Federal Regulations, and Good Clinical Practice guidelines, as applicable. Reporting to the Clinical Research Program Manager or, locally, the Hospital Administrator or Clinic Director, as well as the Research Programs Office at SHC International Headquarters, the CRC works closely with the Chief of Staff, scientific and medical staff, and other research personnel. The CRC ethically recruits and consents pediatric research participants, collects and safeguards data, and serves as the site’s primary liaison among participants, local investigators, and study sponsors. The position focuses on proper study conduct, participant safety, and data quality and protection. At the Salt Lake City location, the CRC supports local research programs and projects through collaboration and timely communication.

Requirements

At least 3 years of clinical research experience, such as site management, study management, IRBs, and federal regulations regarding clinical research compliance.
Without a bachelor’s degree, at least 5 years of specific job-related experience in the administration of clinical research.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in clinical research, science, or another healthcare-related field.
Master’s degree in clinical research, science, or another healthcare-related field.
Experience coordinating intergroup or multi-site clinical studies.
CCRP or CCRC certification.

Responsibilities

Maintain contemporary knowledge of clinical research regulatory requirements and working knowledge of the clinical research process from protocol development through implementation.
Track all aspects of projects, including study, investigator, and Institutional Review Board (IRB) information, patient recruitment activity, and financial management.
Work with investigators, research leadership, study sponsors, and regulatory agencies to conduct clinical research and report its results.
Coordinate data collection, statistical analysis, and dissemination of results throughout clinical studies.
Evaluate protocols for feasibility, including processes for data collection, entry, storage, and reporting.
Safeguard participants involved in research studies supported and approved by Shriners Children’s.
Facilitate local research programs and projects through collaborative, timely communication and teamwork.
Provide consultation and mentorship to site staff, residents, students, and volunteers on research processes, Good Clinical Practices, and regulations governing clinical research.
Interact with other departments professionally and in a timely manner to facilitate research coordination.
Ethically recruit and consent pediatric research participants and appropriately collect and safeguard research data.
Serve as the site’s primary liaison among research participants, local investigators, and study sponsors.