Research Coordinator III - Nguyen Lab

Cleveland Clinic•Cleveland, OH

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Research Coordinator III in the Nguyen Lab at Cleveland Clinic’s Main Campus handles complex trials in a specific area of research. The Nguyen Lab is part of the Cardiovascular Innovation Research Center and translates technologies into clinical applications at the intersection of cardiology, biomedical engineering, and radiology. Its research includes next-generation cardiac MRI techniques, regenerative therapies, patient-specific biomimetic applications such as digital twins, and machine learning in cardiovascular engineering. The lab’s patient-focused work aims to improve diagnosis, treatment options, accessibility, and patient outcomes through advanced imaging, personalized cardiovascular models, and artificial intelligence technologies. The role independently directs large, complex, multicenter clinical research protocols and coordinates the compliant implementation and conduct of human-subject research projects. It involves working with investigators, sponsors, research personnel, and administrative offices, and may include clinical competencies for unlicensed caregivers when delegated. The position is scheduled for days, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED and five years of experience as a Research Coordinator II or performing the role of a Research Coordinator II, or a bachelor’s degree in a healthcare- or science-related field and three years of experience.
Proficiency with computer-based skills, including word processing, Outlook, Excel, spreadsheets, databases, and presentation software.
Understanding of basic study-design concepts.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Coordinate and ensure compliance in the implementation and conduct of human-subject research projects.
Assist with research study design and protocol development.
Independently direct large, complex, multicenter clinical research protocols or programs and coordinate their implementation and conduct in accordance with the research protocol.
Report Serious Adverse Events and safety issues as they occur, and complete FDA and sponsor forms in accordance with GCP guidelines.
Communicate with sponsors, monitors, and research personnel to ensure study compliance.
Serve as a liaison among investigators, research personnel, outside study personnel, and central research administration offices on protocol interpretation, enrollment, and safety questions.
Collaborate with primary investigators, sponsors, and research caregivers to plan, conduct, and evaluate protocols, including research subject recruitment.
Monitor and report project status.
Complete regulatory documents, data capture, and monitoring plans.
Complete and oversee protocol-related activities.
When delegated, attain and maintain clinical competencies for unlicensed caregivers, such as phlebotomy, vital signs, ECG, point-of-care testing, and other required testing.
Oversee and monitor research data to maintain quality.
Develop and maintain knowledge of research protocols to coordinate their comprehensive and compliant execution.
Assist with audit preparation and audit responses.
Develop or help maintain research tools such as spreadsheets, questionnaires, and brochures.
Maintain study personnel certification records, including licenses, CVs, and CITI records.
Conduct and document the informed consent process.
Submit studies to appropriate agencies and assist with annual and other reporting requirements.
Contribute to or assist with research project budget development.