Clinical Research Coordinator III - School of Medicine, Urology

Emory • Atlanta, GA

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

Emory University is a leading research university that fosters excellence and attracts world-class talent to innovate today and prepare leaders for the future. We welcome candidates who can contribute to the excellence of our academic community. This position will independently manage significant and key aspects of a large clinical trial or all aspects of one or more small trials, or research projects. It involves training and guiding less experienced staff, overseeing data management, and interfacing with research participants. The role also includes authorizing purchases, determining recruitment and retention strategies, auditing operations for compliance, monitoring IRB submissions, interfacing with study sponsors, and reporting SAEs. Additionally, the position provides leadership in policy and process improvements, assists in grant proposals and protocols, and may perform phlebotomy, specimen collection, or diagnostics with appropriate training. Some supervisory duties may also be involved.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED and seven years of clinical research experience.
• Two years of college in a scientific, health related or business administration program and five years of clinical research experience.
• Licensed as a Practical Nurse (LPN) and four years of clinical research experience.
• Bachelor's degree in a scientific, health related or business administration program and three years clinical research experience.
• Master's degree, MD or PhD in a scientific, health related or business administration program and one year of clinical research experience.
• This position is intended to support clinical research and all clinical training requirements must be tracked and monitored through Emory Healthcare under the credentialing category of Clinical Researcher.
• Requires residency in the state of GA.

Nice To Haves

• Certified Research Administrator (CRA) or Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Independently manages significant and key aspects of a large clinical trial or all aspects of one or more small trials, or research projects.
• Trains and provides guidance to less experienced staff.
• Oversees data management for research projects.
• Interfaces with research participants and resolves issues related to study protocols.
• Authorizes purchases for supplies and equipment maintenance.
• Determines effective strategies for promoting/recruiting research participants and retaining participants in long term clinical trials.
• Periodically audits operations including laboratory procedures to ensure compliance with applicable regulations; provides leadership in identifying and implementing corrective actions/processes.
• Monitors IRB submissions and responds to requests and questions.
• Interfaces with study sponsors, monitors and reports SAEs; resolves study queries.
• Provides leadership in determining, recommending, and implementing improvements to policies/processes.
• Assists in developing grant proposals and protocols.
• With appropriate credentialing and training may perform phlebotomy, specimens collection or diagnostics.
• May perform some supervisory duties.
• Performs related approved responsibilities as required.

Benefits

• Emory University does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training.

What This Job Offers

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