Clinical Research Coordinator II - Rollins School of Public Health

Emory • Atlanta, GA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Research Coordinator II handles administrative activities generally associated with the conduct of clinical trials. This full-time (40 hours/week) position will support a 5-year clinical trial funded by the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS), part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), called the North Georgia PFAS Study. This study will test an intervention for reducing chemical exposures in Northwest Georgia communities (Floyd and Gordon counties). The CRC will be the primary on-the-ground presence for study operations in Floyd and Gordon counties, serving as an essential point of contact for study participants. The CRC will report to the study investigators at Emory University’s Rollins School of Public Health and will work closely with other team members. The position requires the ability to collect, store, and ship biological specimens (urine, stool) and to communicate effectively with study participants and research staff. An essential job requirement is that the CRC can build and maintain trusted relationships with study participants and community partners in Northwest Georgia to support participant retention and to fulfill the value of community-engaged research.

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 clinical research experience.
• Or a licensed as a practical nurse (LPN) and two years 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.
• Must reside in or be willing to relocate or commute to the Northwest Georgia area.
• Comfortable working independently in a field-based research environment while collaborating closely with a larger research team.
• Ability to collect, store, and ship biological specimens (urine, stool).
• Ability to communicate effectively with study participants and research staff.
• Ability to build and maintain trusted relationships with study participants and community partners in Northwest Georgia to support participant retention and to fulfill the value of community-engaged research.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge and understanding of epidemiology and/or environmental health research, clinical research projects, and in particular clinical trials.
• Experience working in community-based or clinical human subjects research.
• Experience with biological specimen collection, processing, and/or shipping (including phlebotomy certification or willingness to obtain).
• Demonstrated ability to maintain accurate study records and ensure data quality, including completion of required documentation and routine quality-control checks.
• Trained or willing to train in phlebotomy.

Responsibilities

• Manages research project databases, develops flow sheets and other study related documents, and completes source documents/case report forms.
• Provides guidance to less experienced staff.
• Interfaces with research participants, determines eligibility and consents study participants according to protocol.
• Approves orders for supplies and equipment maintenance.
• Assists in developing recruitment strategies and conducting screenings for study participants including interviews and questionnaires.
• Supervises collection of study specimens and processing.
• Establishes case packages for study procedures, monitors scheduling of procedures and charges, coordinates other services as needed.
• Ensures compliance with research protocols, reviews case report forms and audits for accuracy with source documents, attends monitoring meetings with sponsors.
• Prepares regulatory submissions.
• Performs related approved responsibilities as required.
• Scheduling, coordinating, and overseeing study visits with research participants.
• Conducting informed consent processes.
• Administering questionnaires.
• Collecting and managing biological specimens.
• Maintaining all required study documentation.
• Following protocols and applicable safety, ethical, and regulatory requirements.
• Maintaining accurate and organized study records.
• Performing routine data quality checks.
• Working independently in a field-based research environment while collaborating closely with a larger research team.
• Providing updates on field operations, identifying and resolving issues, and ensuring consistent implementation of study protocols.
• Collecting, storing, and shipping biological specimens (urine, stool).
• Communicating effectively with study participants and research staff.

Benefits

• Emory University offers a comprehensive benefits package, which may include: health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, retirement plan, paid holidays, and tuition reimbursement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED