Research Coordinator I

Cleveland Clinic • Cleveland, OH

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Coordinates the compliant implementation and conduct of human subject research projects typically of low workload and low complexity. Join Cleveland Clinic’s Main Campus where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world class and caregivers are family. Here, you will work alongside a passionate and dedicated team, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world. Innovative research and groundbreaking discoveries happen every day at Cleveland Clinic. As Research Coordinator I, your role is crucial in enrolling patients into clinical trials, conducting study visits and collecting questionnaires with important study-related information. While numerous responsibilities can be difficult to juggle at times, your team will encourage you to enhance your skills and improve your ability to identify new avenues of treatment. Come join a culture devoted to pushing the needle forward in healthcare. We currently have openings in the following departments: Digestive Disease Institute (DDI): Inflammatory Bowel Disease - Support the Integrated IBD Program researching holistic treatment for patients with Crohn’s disease, and ulcerative colitis. Dasarathy Lab - Support research that focuses on the skeletal muscle metabolic responses during chronic diseases including liver disease. Dermatology and Plastics: Support research seeking to improve dermatologic, reconstructive, and aesthetic surgical and therapeutic outcomes. Heart, Vascular & Thoracic (HVTI) Institute - Support cardiac research and clinical trials. Neurological Institute: Support research and clinical trials with the Sleep Study and Psychology teams. Cancer Center: Support clinical research to develop new cancer drugs and therapies to provide patients with the very best cancer care.

Requirements

• Minimum two years of clinical research or healthcare experience.
• High School Diploma or GED
• Demonstrated proficiency with various computer-based skills (word processing, spreadsheets, databases and presentation software)
• Within 90 days of hire, must successfully complete certification in Human Subjects Research as required by the Responsible Conduct of Research guidelines adopted by Cleveland Clinic

Nice To Haves

• An Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in a healthcare or a science-related field may offset the experience requirement.
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree in a healthcare or a science-related field

Responsibilities

• Assist with coordinating the compliant implementation and conduct of human subject research projects.
• Maintain regulatory documents and binders, conduct data management, complete IRB submissions and communicate with the research team.
• Report and complete serious adverse events and/or safety logs.
• Communicate with sponsors, monitors and research personnel to ensure all aspects of study compliance.
• Collaborate with primary investigators, sponsors and research caregivers to plan, conduct and evaluate project protocols, including research subject recruitment.
• Schedule pre-site selection visits, site initiation visits, webinars, monitoring and close-out visits.
• Plan, conduct and evaluate project protocols and research subject recruitment.
• Monitor and report project status and research data.
• Complete regulatory documents, data capture, monitoring plans and protocol-related activities.
• May be required to attain and maintain clinical competencies for unlicensed caregivers such as phlebotomy, vital signs, ECG, POC testing and other testing as required.
• Maintain professional relationships, including frequent and open effective communication with internal and external customers.
• Assist with preparing and responding to audits and maintaining research tools.
• Complete certification in Human Subjects Research as required by the Responsible Conduct of Research guidelines adopted by Cleveland Clinic.
• Participate in budget development and maintain research tools. (spreadsheets, questionnaires, brochures)

Benefits

• The policy of Cleveland Clinic Health System and its system hospitals (Cleveland Clinic Health System) is to provide equal opportunity to all of our caregivers and applicants for employment in our drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substances.
• Cleveland Clinic Health System administers an influenza prevention program. You will be required to comply with this program, which will include obtaining an influenza vaccination on an annual basis or obtaining an approved exemption.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED