Clinical Research Coordinator Social & Behavioral Sciences I
About The Position
Under the joint supervision of Drs. Mindy Westlund Schreiner and Lilian Li, this full-time post-baccalaureate position will support multiple NIMH funded research aimed at identifying neural (e.g., EEG, MRI), behavioral, and digital markers (e.g., EMA, passive sensor data) of depression and self-injurious behaviors in adolescents. Primary responsibilities include recruiting and screening participants; collecting data (clinical interviews, EEG tasks, EMA, passive sensor, online surveys); and general administrative duties (assisting with IRB protocols and grants; maintaining lab website and documents). A one-year commitment is requested; commitment of two years or longer is preferred. Manages elements of a clinical study to meet all protocol obligations while following ICH/GCP guidelines and standard operating procedures. Includes elements such as start-up activities, launch activities, day-to-day management, and study closure activities.
Requirements
- Associate's Degree, or equivalent certification or experience, required.
- CNA, PCA, LPN, MA, or equivalent education or experience, required.
- Understanding of medical terminology and clinical research preferred.
- Working knowledge of PCs and word processing and data management software
- Demonstrated analytical skills with accuracy and attention to detail.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Goal-oriented and self-directive.
- Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to actively participate as a team player.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's Degree, preferred.
- Clinical Research Associate or Clinical Research Coordinator certification, preferred.
- Previous experience in clinical research or health care related field, preferred.
Responsibilities
- Recruits, consents, and enrolls according to regulations and subjects’ rights through institutional IRB, federal, and state regulations, while adhering to quality control guidelines and institutional standards.
- Collaborates, coordinates, and schedules subject study visits and research activities with other hospital services, multidisciplinary teams, clinicians, statisticians, and community partners.
- Ensures inclusion and exclusion criteria.
- Alerts related to safety issues, protocol deviations, or premature study termination requests.
- Conducts research visits, interviews, surveys, behavioral assessments, or other study procedures.
- Answers questions related to protocol procedures as applicable and acts as an advocate.
- Assists with participant recruitment and retention strategies in clinical, hospital, or community settings.
- Collects, manages, and organizes research data through database entry, data quality checks, and preparation of datasets for analysis.
- Organizes subject information and creates source documents that facilitate systematic data collection that aid in protocol execution, management, and record keeping.
- Completes required study documentation, Case Report Forms (CRFs) or equivalent study documentation on time and maintains regulatory binders in accordance with institutional and sponsor requirements.
- Assists in drafting IRB materials, including protocols, consents, assents, and information sheets.
- Supports investigators with literature reviews, reference library management, and preparation of manuscripts, abstracts, and presentations.
- Disseminates research findings through reports, publications, and presentations.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
