Clinical Research Coordinator- Neurology
About The Position
The Clinical Research Coordinator will coordinate and perform daily clinical research activities in accordance with approved protocols administered by the non-cancer College of Medicine (COM) Center for Clinical Research Management (CCRM) for the Department of Neurology/ Division of Cognitive Neurology. This role involves assisting with assessing patient records to identify eligible participants, recruiting and enrolling patients, obtaining informed consent, and educating patients and families about study purposes and processes. The coordinator will manage patient appointments, procedures, and diagnostic testing, participate in the collection and processing of biological samples, and administer and evaluate standardized testing and questionnaires. Additionally, the role includes monitoring patients for adverse reactions, documenting and reporting these reactions, and ensuring patient compliance with protocols. The position also supports data collection, extraction, coding, and analysis, generating reports to ensure data validity. A key aspect of this role is ensuring compliance with Institutional Review Boards (IRB), FDA, federal, state, and industry sponsor regulations, and assisting with preparations for external quality assurance reviews. The coordinator will also contribute to the development of new research protocols and the establishment of study goals.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Biological Sciences, Health Sciences, Social Sciences or other medical field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- 1 year of relevant clinical research experience required.
- Requires successful completion of a background check.
- Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check.
Nice To Haves
- 2-4 years of relevant experience preferred.
- Experience or knowledge in cognitive diseases/disorders preferred.
- Knowledge of medical terminology desired.
- Computer skills required with experience using Microsoft Software applications desired.
- Clinical research certification from an accredited certifying agency desired (ACRP or SOCRA).
- Pre-employment physical, including a drug screen may be required.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate and perform daily clinical research activities in accordance with approved protocols.
- Assist with assessing patient records to identify eligible participants.
- Recruit, interview, and enroll patients.
- Obtain informed consent and ensure compliance with regulatory and sponsor requirements.
- Educate patients and families on the purpose, goals, and processes of clinical studies.
- Coordinate scheduling and follow-through of patient care appointments, procedures, and diagnostic testing.
- Participate in the collection, processing, and evaluation of biological samples.
- Administer, evaluate, and calculate standardized scoring of diagnostic, psychological, or behavioral testing or questionnaires.
- Assist with monitoring patients for adverse reactions and notify appropriate clinical professionals.
- Document unfavorable responses and notify research sponsors and applicable regulatory agencies.
- Participate in evaluating patients for compliance related to protocol.
- Assist with collecting, extracting, coding, and analyzing clinical research data.
- Generate reports and reviews to ensure data validity.
- Support activities to ensure compliance with all Institutional Review Boards (IRB), FDA, federal, state, and industry sponsor regulations.
- Assist with coordinating and preparing for external quality assurance and control reviews.
- Participate in activities to develop new research protocols and contribute to the establishment of study goals.
Benefits
- The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
