Clinical Research Coordinator II | School of Medicine - Pediatrics, Emergency Medicine

Emory University•Atlanta, GA

2h•Onsite

About The Position

Emory University's Department of Pediatrics seeks a Clinical Research Coordinator II to support Dr. Claudia Morris' Pediatric Emergency Medicine (PEM) Research Program, particularly new Pediatric Emergency Care Applied Research Network projects. The role participates in PEM research activities and helps expand research coordinator coverage in the emergency department. It handles administrative activities generally associated with conducting clinical trials and involves interaction with patients in the emergency department, processing biological samples, and potentially traveling between three Children's Healthcare of Atlanta pediatric hospitals/emergency departments. The position requires in-person work at an Emory University location; remote work is not an option. Work may involve day, afternoon, or night shifts, including flexible morning, mid-day, or evening (3 p.m.–11 p.m.) and occasional weekend coverage. The stated schedule is 8-hour shifts, 5 days per week. Employment is contingent on completing required training, credentialing, and background verification, including clinical research orientation and training such as CITI and HIPAA, system training, and AHA BLS certification as applicable. Employees requiring access to EHC facilities must also meet health assessment, drug screening, immunization (including annual flu vaccine), competency validation, and other EHC requirements, with ongoing compliance required.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED and five years of clinical research experience; or two years of college in a scientific, health-related, or business administration program and three years of clinical research experience; or practical nurse (LPN) licensure and two years of clinical research experience; or a bachelor's degree in a scientific, health-related, or business administration-related program and one year of clinical research experience; or a master's degree, MD, or PhD in a scientific, health-related, or business administration program.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively in a fast-paced setting.
Availability to work flexible hours based on study needs, including weekends, days, and nights, and willingness to adjust schedules to support study requirements and the PEM research team.
Completion of required training, credentialing, and background verification, including clinical research orientation and training (e.g., CITI and HIPAA), system training, and AHA BLS certification as applicable to job duties.
For employees whose responsibilities require access to EHC facilities: completion of health assessment, drug screening, immunization requirements including annual flu vaccine, competency validation, and other EHC requirements, with ongoing compliance.
In-person work at an Emory University location; remote work is not an option.

Nice To Haves

A college degree is preferred.
Familiarity with the emergency department environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage research project databases, develop flow sheets and other study-related documents, and complete source documents and case report forms.
Provide guidance to less experienced staff.
Interface with research participants, determine eligibility, and consent participants according to protocol.
Approve orders for supplies and equipment maintenance.
Assist in developing recruitment strategies and conduct participant screening, including interviews and questionnaires.
Supervise the collection and processing of study specimens.
Establish case packages for study procedures; monitor procedure scheduling and charges; and coordinate other services as needed.
Ensure compliance with research protocols, review case report forms, audit them for accuracy against source documents, and attend sponsor monitoring meetings.
Prepare regulatory submissions.
Perform phlebotomy or diagnostics when appropriately credentialed and trained.
Perform related approved responsibilities as required.
Support clinical research studies involving patients in the emergency department and process biological samples.
Travel between three Children's Healthcare of Atlanta pediatric hospitals/emergency departments as required.