Clinical Research Coordinator - Hematology/Oncology

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta•Atlanta, GA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Research Coordinator develops, implements, and supports the research process for the hematology/oncology subspecialty. The role assists investigators with study design, approval processes, protocol development, and research data management, while helping ensure safe patient care and a safe environment. The coordinator conducts and facilitates research protocols, manages participant interactions and study activities, and handles clinical, regulatory, administrative, and financial tasks related to research studies and clinical trials.

Requirements

One year of research experience; equivalent years of education beyond the minimum education requirement may substitute for the required experience.
Bachelor’s degree in a scientific, health-related, or business administration-related program, or relevant experience in lieu of education.
Working knowledge of state and federal regulatory guidelines related to research.
Good computer skills, including working knowledge of a PC and Microsoft Office (Word, Access, and Excel).
Self-directed and motivated to work independently toward short- and long-term goals.
Good communication, organization, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to maintain good working relationships with colleagues, subordinates, and superiors.
Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of employment if the role requires patient contact.
ARUP Handling, Packaging and Shipping Infectious Substances or similar certification within 30 days of employment if the role requires specimen acquisition.
Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI) within 30 days of employment.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Health or Biological Sciences.

Responsibilities

Develops, conducts, and facilitates research protocols.
Supports investigators in writing study protocols.
Performs participant screening, enrollment, study activities, and communication.
Coordinates study visits and procedures, including specimen acquisition, transport, documentation, and shipment.
Maintains equipment and supply resources for research studies.
Completes data management activities and ensures data integrity.
Assists in developing and completing source documents and case report forms.
Participates in sponsor correspondence, monitoring, and study meetings.
Monitors compliance throughout study activities and engages compliance oversight as needed.
Directs patient interaction to conduct research protocols.
Obtains informed consent in accordance with policy, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
Schedules study-specific visits in conjunction with ancillary departments.
Administers research surveys in accordance with study requirements.
Completes research-only testing as required and applicable, including electrocardiograms.
Performs phlebotomy if trained to do so.
Provides research study education to participants as part of a study protocol.
Completes documentation as needed within the medical record.
Manages regulatory processes related to clinical research activities.
Completes Institutional Review Board preparation, submission, modifications, reporting, and termination activities.
Maintains required licensure, certifications, system education, and regulatory documents.
Assists with grants, contracts, and financial tasks for research and clinical trials.
Supports the Principal Investigator with study budgeting, sponsor interactions, routing, feasibility assessments, account management, and reconciliation.
Completes research administrative duties in accordance with Children’s policies, including Epic enrollment, Clinical Trial Management System data entry, and patient care invoice accuracy.
Participates in education activities supporting research activities and the role.
May participate in departmental policy and quality projects.
Completes departmental, system-wide, and study-specific education as required.