Research Coordinator GCM
About The Position
The Research Coordinator GCM, within the Greater Charlotte Research and Other Sponsored Programs - Academic Hepatology department, is a full-time position responsible for managing clinical drug trials. This role involves determining protocol needs, ordering supplies, recruiting and screening patients, obtaining informed consent, and providing patient education on trial benefits and risks. The coordinator will design tools for data collection, manage research funds, schedule patient visits and procedures, coordinate drug shipments and storage, and monitor patient progress and adverse events. The position also includes drawing blood and collecting other samples as needed.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree and research experience required.
- Works in clinical care areas and office environments.
- May be required to travel.
- Requires close, personal contact with patients, handling of blood and body fluids, walking, sitting, standing, lifting, handling of charts, supplies and equipment, and operation of a keyboard and computer.
- Responsibility to work in a safe manner.
Nice To Haves
- Master's Degree preferred.
- Phlebotomy certification or venipuncture skills preferred.
- BLS HCP certification from AHA preferred.
- Certification in clinical research (SoCRA, ACRP) preferred.
Responsibilities
- Determines protocol-related needs to conduct the trial and orders supplies and equipment.
- Recruits and screens potential patients and obtains informed consent.
- Assists in providing patient education and benefits and risks of participating in a clinical drug trial.
- Designs organizational tools and forms to facilitate accurate data collection and recordkeeping.
- Conducts in-service programs, summarizes study schedule to assist in understanding and implementing a protocol.
- Manages research funds.
- Schedules patient visits and laboratory and diagnostic test procedures.
- Coordinates drug shipments, storage, and accountability with pharmacy.
- Coordinates with Investigational Pharmacy for subjects to receive required drugs.
- Reviews trends, problems encountered, patient adverse events, and patient progress.
- Draws blood or collect other samples as needed and eligible.
Benefits
- Comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs
- Competitive compensation
- Generous retirement offerings
- Programs that invest in your career development
- Paid Time Off programs
- Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
- Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
- Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
- Educational Assistance Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
