Clinical Research Coordinator
About The Position
United Digestive’s Clinical Research Coordinator assists the Research Department and Primary Investigators with clinical and organizational tasks for research projects and protocols. The coordinator is expected to have basic knowledge of clinical research activities and follow federal and other applicable regulations. The role includes ensuring compliance with protocol guidelines, identifying problems or inconsistencies, and monitoring subject processes throughout clinical research studies. The position is based at AGA - Peachtree Dunwoody in Atlanta, Georgia. It is full-time and requires travel as business needs dictate. The work environment involves sitting and standing associated with a normal office environment. United Digestive is a drug-free workplace; employment offers are contingent upon passing a pre-employment drug screening.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree required.
- Minimum one year of clinical research experience required.
- Ability to obtain ARUP Handling, Packaging and Shipping Infectious Materials certification, or equivalent, within 30 days of employment.
- Ability to obtain Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI) certification within 30 days of employment.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, electronic health records, and research-related software systems.
- Knowledge of clinical research regulations, protocol compliance, patient confidentiality practices, and Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines.
- Ability to work independently while maintaining high attention to detail and organizational standards.
- Proven customer service skills and commitment to providing exceptional patient care.
- Ability to remain professional and composed in a fast-paced clinical environment.
Nice To Haves
- Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) certification or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license.
- Minimum two years of clinical healthcare experience.
- Experience with phlebotomy, specimen collection, processing, and shipping.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills with patients, investigators, and research teams.
Responsibilities
- Recruit and screen potential research participants.
- Obtain and document informed consent.
- Educate patients about study-specific participation, benefits, and risks.
- Coordinate study visits and protocol-required procedures.
- Collect clinical research data and perform study assessments.
- Collect, process, document, and ship study specimens.
- Maintain accurate source documents and study records.
- Review study data and resolve documentation discrepancies.
- Prepare and maintain regulatory documentation and submissions.
- Support monitoring visits, audits, and sponsor communications.
- Maintain research equipment, supplies, and study materials.
- Ensure compliance with protocols, HIPAA, GCP, CLIA, and applicable regulations.
- Adhere to infection control and patient safety standards.
- Respond promptly and professionally to participant and internal inquiries.
- Collaborate with investigators, sponsors, and research staff.
- Participate in required meetings, training, and continuing education.
- Cross-train and support additional research activities as assigned.
- Perform special projects and other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
