Clinical Research Coordinator II - School of Medicine Rehabilitation

Emory University•Atlanta, GA

6h•Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Research Coordinator II handles administrative activities generally associated with the conduct of clinical trials. The coordinator supports the faculty principal investigator in managing multiple aspects of human subjects research and NIH-funded walking exercise research studies. Responsibilities include recruiting and scheduling participants, managing laboratory calendars, assisting with IRB protocol and consent documentation, organizing study records and data, and interacting with participants during study sessions. The position is intended to support clinical research. Clinical training requirements must be tracked and monitored through Emory Healthcare under the credentialing category of Clinical Researcher. 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 to job duties. Employees who need access to Emory Healthcare facilities must also complete a health assessment, drug screening, immunization requirements including an annual flu vaccine, competency validation, and other requirements established by Emory Healthcare; ongoing compliance is required for continued employment. Tasks are generally performed in person at an Emory University location. Remote work-from-home days may be granted at department discretion, and Emory reserves the right to change remote-work status with notice to the employee.

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.
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 Emory Healthcare facilities: completion of a health assessment, drug screening, immunization requirements including annual flu vaccine, competency validation, and other requirements established by Emory Healthcare; ongoing compliance is required.

Responsibilities

Manages research project databases, develops flow sheets and other study-related documents, and completes source documents and case report forms.
Provides guidance to less experienced staff.
Interfaces with research participants, determines eligibility, and obtains informed consent according to protocol.
Approves orders for supplies and equipment maintenance.
Assists in developing recruitment strategies and conducts participant screenings, including interviews and questionnaires.
Supervises collection and processing of study specimens.
Establishes case packages for study procedures, monitors procedure scheduling and charges, and coordinates other services as needed.
Ensures compliance with research protocols, reviews case report forms, audits them for accuracy against source documents, and attends sponsor monitoring meetings.
Prepares regulatory submissions.
May perform phlebotomy or diagnostics with appropriate credentialing and training.
Performs related approved responsibilities as required.
Supports the faculty principal investigator with human subjects research and NIH-funded walking exercise studies, including participant recruitment and scheduling, lab calendar management, IRB protocol and consent documentation, study record and data organization, and participant interactions during study sessions.