Clinical Studies Coordinator II - Translational Neuroscience

Advocate Health•Winston-Salem, NC

1d•$27 - $40•Onsite

About The Position

This grant-funded position works under general supervision to compile and collect data, recruit study subjects, and coordinate clinical studies. The coordinator will help implement multiple NIH-funded clinical research studies examining how substance use affects people who have or are at risk for HIV in North Carolina. The research team uses multimodal data collection, including clinical interviews, neuropsychological testing, blood draws, urine screens, MRI brain scans, and medical record abstractions. The coordinator is responsible for recruiting, enrolling, and tracking participants; scheduling visits; collecting and managing data; maintaining data quality; completing regulatory duties; supervising auxiliary staff; and handling related administrative tasks. The role works closely with study investigators to track study progress and implement protocols, and is performed with minimal supervision under the direction of Study Investigators or the Clinical Research Nurse Manager.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree with two years of experience in clinical research, or an equivalent combination of experience and education.
Must complete CITI Human Subject Research certification if not already completed.
Must complete all additional required WakeOne training for research coordinators.
Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
Excellent reading comprehension.
Strong organizational skills.
EPIC/WakeOne proficiency, including appropriate documentation of research notes.
Proficiency using the OnCore/WISER Clinical Trial Management System.
Basic computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft products.
Sensitivity to intercultural relations and maintaining confidentiality.
Professional appearance and ability to foster a positive image.

Nice To Haves

SOCRA or ACRP Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Recruit, enroll, and track study participants and play an active role in patient recruitment.
Schedule participant visits and collect study data according to research protocols.
Perform protocol-specific duties and coordinate implementation of clinical research studies.
Obtain informed consent or assist the Principal Investigator in obtaining it, and reinforce information provided to subjects and families.
Fulfill sponsor reporting requirements, including reporting adverse events, unanticipated problems, and other information required by the sponsor protocol.
Abstract data from medical records; complete paper and electronic case report forms; respond to data clarification requests; and maintain source documents.
Manage data and support quality assurance.
Identify and promptly communicate protocol and data management issues or problems to the supervisor.
Supervise auxiliary staff and handle related administrative tasks.
Provide staff relief as needed, attend scheduled team and department meetings, and participate in ongoing quality improvement projects.
May mentor new and less experienced staff.
Follow institutional and departmental policies and procedures, including performance improvement, attendance, safety, environmental, infection control, workplace conduct, compliance, and confidentiality requirements.
Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.