Research Coordinator I NE - Tang Lab

Cleveland Clinic

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Research Coordinator I will support the Tang Lab at Cleveland Clinic Main Campus. The lab advances precision cardiovascular research by studying the biological mechanisms of heart failure and cardiomyopathy through clinical studies, cardiovascular phenotyping, molecular biology, genomics, biomarker discovery, and translational research. Its goal is to improve early disease detection and risk stratification and develop targeted therapies. The coordinator helps implement and conduct human-subject research projects, including enrolling patients in clinical trials, conducting study visits, collecting questionnaires, and performing research procedures. The role involves direct interaction with patients throughout screening, enrollment, and study visits, and helps patients understand their disease and the potential impact of research on future care. The position works days, 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m., with a flexible schedule.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED and two years of clinical research or healthcare experience, or an associate’s or bachelor’s degree in a healthcare- or science-related field.
Proficiency with computer-based skills, including word processing, spreadsheets, databases, presentation software, data entry, and EPIC.
Must successfully complete Human Subjects Research certification within 90 days of hire, as required by Cleveland Clinic’s Responsible Conduct of Research guidelines.
Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in a healthcare- or science-related field.
Phlebotomy certification.

Responsibilities

Assist with compliant implementation and conduct of human-subject research projects.
Maintain regulatory documents and study binders, manage data, complete IRB submissions, and communicate with the research team.
Report and complete serious adverse event reports and safety logs.
Communicate with sponsors, monitors, and research personnel to ensure study compliance.
Collaborate with primary investigators, sponsors, and research caregivers to plan, conduct, and evaluate project protocols, including subject recruitment.
Schedule pre-site selection, site initiation, monitoring, and close-out visits, as well as webinars.
Monitor and report project status and research data.
Complete regulatory documents, data capture, monitoring plans, and protocol-related activities.
Assist with audit preparation and responses and maintain research tools.
Screen patients for study eligibility using established inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Discuss studies with patients and obtain informed consent.
Perform phlebotomy for research purposes.
Process blood and urine research samples.
Perform study procedures, including questionnaire administration, vital-sign assessments, and EKGs.