Clinical Research Specialist

The Jackson Laboratory • Farmington, CT

1d • $69,711 - $101,081 • Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Director, Clinical & Translational Research Support (DCTRS), the Clinical Research Specialist (CRS) supports investigators at The Jackson Laboratory and their clinical collaborators by contributing clinical site and regulatory expertise to grant proposal development and clinical protocol design, development and implementation. This role facilitates expansion of the JAX clinical research portfolio and ensures that clinical studies are designed and conducted per established policies, procedures, regulations, and good clinical practices (GCP).

Requirements

• Master’s Degree in health sciences or relevant scientific area (e.g. epidemiology, clinical research administration, public health, biology)
• Minimum of three years of experience in patient facing clinical research (study coordination) in an academic or other clinical setting
• Knowledge and experience in clinical study design, statistical analysis, protocol development, informed consent process and regulation, CRF development, IRB regulations and requirements
• Excellent written and oral communication skills and ability to work with multi-disciplinary collaborators
• Ability to handle multiple activities simultaneously and to effectively prioritize tasks and responsibilities
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Strong commitment to customer service.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to JAX faculty and collaborators in developing clinical research proposals for external and internal funding by contributing to study design, human subject protection components, and development of clinical study protocols for funded grants
• Participate in clinical site management activities and provide site support through identification and qualification of clinical sites, preparation of initial IRB submission materials and recruitment plans, providing ongoing problem solving and support to clinical sites.
• Develop and maintain JAX clinical research Standard Operating Procedures
• Contribute clinical research operations expertise to development of project components
• Collaborate with DCTRS and JAX IRB in developing and delivering educational programs to investigators and key study personnel on compliance with federal regulations and JAX policies & procedures
• Facilitate collaborative research between JAX investigators and clinical site investigators and staff by taking the lead in clinical protocol and supporting document development and moving the project forward through IRB submission

What This Job Offers

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