Clinical Research Specialist, Pediatric

Corewell Health • Grand Rapids, MI

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About The Position

With principal investigator oversight, the Clinical Research Specialist prepares, evaluates, and implements research studies to advance clinical practice. The role may serve as primary coordinator or project manager for research studies with low or moderate regulatory, clinical, and operational complexity, supporting the principal investigator and research team. The position is based at the Secchia Center in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and is full-time, with a day shift schedule of 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, for 40 scheduled hours per week.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a health- or science-related field, or equivalent.
• One year of relevant experience in clinical research and project management.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Red Cross or American Heart Association is required within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate or manage research studies of low or moderate regulatory, clinical, and operational complexity while supporting the principal investigator and research team.
• Evaluate and prepare studies for implementation, including assessing operational feasibility, developing budgets, preparing IRB documents, creating data collection tools and case report forms, and attending study meetings.
• Identify, recruit, screen, and enroll eligible subjects according to protocol.
• With appropriate training and delegation, perform protocol-required research activities and procedures of low clinical complexity, such as a six-minute walk test or SF-36.
• With appropriate training and delegation, monitor patient status and collect, review, and document data in various systems according to protocol.
• Maintain studies in compliance with federal, state, and local laws, GCP, contracts, and institutional policies.
• Coordinate or perform study activities such as identifying adverse events, assisting with investigational product or test article management, collecting, processing, and shipping research specimens, and other activities permitted by law and policy.
• Communicate, collaborate, network, and act as a consultant to sponsors or CROs, research study centers, academic institutions, investigators, physicians and physician offices, ancillary departments, and multidisciplinary teams, including students and residents.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package addressing financial, health, and work/life balance goals.
• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv.
• Discounts directory with offers on restaurants, phone plans, spas, and other items.
• Optional identity theft protection, home insurance, and auto insurance.
• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level