Clinical Research Coordinator - Alzheimer's Disease Research

Mayo Clinic • Rochester, MN

9d • $28 - $42

About The Position

The Clinical Research Coordinator independently coordinates complex clinical research protocols, including interventional and therapeutic studies greater than minimal risk, with minimal direction from the principal investigator and/or supervisor. The role supports compliance with regulatory laws and institutional guidelines, assesses protocol feasibility and management with the research team, implements protocols following IRB approval, and provides information for progress reports. Responsibilities also include screening, enrolling, and recruiting research participants; coordinating schedules and monitoring research activities and participant involvement; identifying and reporting adverse events, protocol deviations, and other unanticipated problems; and managing and reporting research data to maintain quality and compliance.

The coordinator provides education and training to others in the department and performs administrative and regulatory duties as appropriate. Protocol development and maintenance work may include managing protocol documents and amendments, coordinating study logistics, verifying materials against institutional and federal standards, communicating with study sites or federal agencies about study status changes, preparing and submitting federal and IRB documents, and advising on regulatory and policy requirements. The coordinator accurately incorporates investigators’ scientific data into protocol documents and related procedures consistent with internal and external requirements, and performs other protocol-development assignments as warranted. Some travel may be required.

Cognitive testing is a required responsibility. Prior experience is not necessary, but applicants should be comfortable learning to administer standardized cognitive assessments. Visa sponsorship is unavailable, and the position is not eligible for the F-1 OPT STEM extension.

Requirements

• High school diploma and at least 5 years of clinical research coordination or related experience; OR an associate’s degree, college diploma, or certificate program and at least 3 years of experience; OR an associate’s degree in Clinical Research from an accredited academic institution with no experience; OR a bachelor’s degree and at least 1 year of experience, or completion of a Mayo Clinic-sponsored clinical research internship in lieu of 1 year of experience.
• Experience must be in a clinical setting or be related experience.
• Strong clinical trial background, including experience with clinical trial coordination and study conduct.
• Comfort learning to administer standardized cognitive assessments.

Nice To Haves

• Graduate or diploma from a study coordinator training program.
• One year of clinical research experience.
• Medical terminology course.

Responsibilities

• Independently coordinate complex clinical research protocols with minimal direction and in compliance with regulatory laws and institutional guidelines.
• Collaborate with the research team to assess protocol feasibility and management.
• Implement research protocols after IRB approval and provide information for progress reports.
• Screen, enroll, and recruit research participants.
• Coordinate schedules and monitor research activities and participant involvement.
• Identify, review, and report adverse events, protocol deviations, and other unanticipated problems.
• Manage, monitor, and report research data to maintain quality and compliance.
• Provide education and training for others within the department.
• Perform administrative and regulatory duties related to studies.
• Manage protocol documents and processes, including editing, amendments, proofing, and coordination of study logistics.
• Verify protocol content against institutional and federal standards.
• Communicate with study sites and/or federal agencies regarding study status changes.
• Prepare and submit federal and IRB documents.
• Provide consultative expertise regarding regulatory and policy requirements.
• Apply investigators’ scientific data to protocol documents and associated procedures consistent with internal and external policies and regulatory requirements.
• Learn to administer standardized cognitive assessments as part of regular responsibilities.
• Perform other protocol-development activities and assignments as warranted.
• Travel as required.

Benefits

• Medical plan options.
• Dental coverage through Delta Dental or a reimbursement account for flexible coverage.
• Vision plan with a national network.
• HSA and FSA pre-tax savings options for eligible expenses.
• Competitive retirement package.
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit plans.
• Continuing education and advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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