Clinical Research Specialist

Corewell Health • Grand Rapids, MI

12d • Onsite

About The Position

With principal investigator oversight, prepares, evaluates and implements research studies to enhance the advancement of clinical practice. Essential Functions May serve as primary coordinator / project manager on a variety of research studies with low or moderate regulatory, clinical, and operational complexity; supports the PI and research team members. Evaluates and prepares research studies for implementation including assessment of operational feasibility; budget development; preparation of IRB documents; institutes protocol operations (generation of data collection tools, case report forms); attends study meetings. Identifies, recruits, screens, and enrolls eligible subjects per protocol; with appropriate training and delegation, performs protocol-required research activities and/or protocol-required research procedures with low clinical complexity (e.g., six-minute walk test, SF-36, etc.). With appropriate training and delegation, monitors patient status; collects, reviews, and documents data into a variety of systems per protocol. Maintains research studies in compliance with federal, state, and local law, GCP, contracts, and institutional policies. Coordinates and/or performs study activities which may include identification of adverse events; assist with management of investigational product/test article (drug or device); collection, processing, and shipment of research specimens; and other research activities to the extent permitted by law and policy. Communicates, collaborates, networks, and acts as a consultant to the study sponsor and/or CRO, research study centers, academic institutions, investigators, physicians/physician offices, ancillary departments, and the multidisciplinary team (including students and residents). Occasional need to drive to different Corewell Health locations, potential for off hours work.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in health or science related field or equivalent
• CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - ARC American Red Cross 90 Days required
• Or CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA American Heart Association 90 Days

Nice To Haves

• 1 year of relevant experience in clinical research and project management
• Cardiology experience

Responsibilities

• May serve as primary coordinator / project manager on a variety of research studies with low or moderate regulatory, clinical, and operational complexity; supports the PI and research team members.
• Evaluates and prepares research studies for implementation including assessment of operational feasibility; budget development; preparation of IRB documents; institutes protocol operations (generation of data collection tools, case report forms); attends study meetings.
• Identifies, recruits, screens, and enrolls eligible subjects per protocol; with appropriate training and delegation, performs protocol-required research activities and/or protocol-required research procedures with low clinical complexity (e.g., six-minute walk test, SF-36, etc.).
• With appropriate training and delegation, monitors patient status; collects, reviews, and documents data into a variety of systems per protocol.
• Maintains research studies in compliance with federal, state, and local law, GCP, contracts, and institutional policies.
• Coordinates and/or performs study activities which may include identification of adverse events; assist with management of investigational product/test article (drug or device); collection, processing, and shipment of research specimens; and other research activities to the extent permitted by law and policy.
• Communicates, collaborates, networks, and acts as a consultant to the study sponsor and/or CRO, research study centers, academic institutions, investigators, physicians/physician offices, ancillary departments, and the multidisciplinary team (including students and residents).
• Occasional need to drive to different Corewell Health locations, potential for off hours work.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals.
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• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv
• Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more!
• Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance, pet insurance
• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings
• Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees