Clinical Research Specialist, Pediatric

Corewell Health • Grand Rapids, MI

1d • Onsite

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 the primary coordinator or project manager for studies with low or moderate regulatory, clinical, and operational complexity, while supporting the principal investigator and research team. The specialist assesses study feasibility, develops budgets, prepares IRB documents, establishes protocol operations and data-collection tools, and participates in study meetings. The position also recruits and enrolls eligible subjects, conducts delegated research activities and procedures, monitors participant status, records study data, and helps maintain compliance with applicable laws, Good Clinical Practice, contracts, and institutional policies. Work includes coordinating with sponsors, CROs, investigators, clinical teams, and other research partners. The role is based at the Secchia Center in Grand Rapids and is full-time, day shift, Monday through Friday, with scheduled hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a health- or science-related field, or equivalent.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Red Cross or American Heart Association is required within 90 days.

Nice To Haves

• One year of relevant experience in clinical research and project management is preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Evaluate and prepare studies for implementation, including assessing operational feasibility, developing budgets, preparing IRB documents, establishing protocol operations and data-collection tools, and attending study meetings.
• Identify, recruit, screen, and enroll eligible subjects according to protocol.
• With appropriate training and delegation, perform protocol-required research activities or low-clinical-complexity procedures, 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 systems according to protocol.
• Maintain studies in compliance with federal, state, and local laws, GCP, contracts, and institutional policies.
• Coordinate or perform study activities, which may include identifying adverse events, assisting with investigational product or test article management, and collecting, processing, and shipping research specimens, as permitted by law and policy.
• Communicate, collaborate, network, and serve as a consultant to sponsors or CROs, research centers, academic institutions, investigators, physicians and physician offices, ancillary departments, and multidisciplinary teams, including students and residents.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package supporting 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 matching savings.

What This Job Offers

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