Research Coordinator- Sickle Cell Disease

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta•Atlanta, GA

About The Position

The Research Coordinator develops, implements, and supports research processes in the sickle cell disease subspecialty. The role assists investigators with study design, approval processes, data management, protocol development, and clinical research administration. It supports safe patient care and a safe environment at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta. The coordinator works with research participants, investigators, sponsors, and ancillary departments to carry out study protocols, maintain regulatory compliance, and ensure accurate study documentation and data. The position also supports study finances and operations, and participates in education, policy, and quality activities as applicable.

Requirements

One year of research experience; equivalent years of education beyond the minimum education requirement may substitute for the required experience.
Bachelor’s degree in a scientific, health-related, or business administration-related program, or relevant experience in lieu of education.
Working knowledge of state and federal regulatory guidelines related to research.
Good computer skills, including working knowledge of a PC and Microsoft Office (Word, Access, and Excel).
Ability to work independently and stay motivated toward short- and long-term goals.
Good communication, organization, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to maintain good working relationships with colleagues, subordinates, and superiors.
Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of employment if the role requires patient contact.
ARUP Handling, Packaging and Shipping Infectious Substances or similar training within 30 days of employment if the role requires specimen acquisition.
Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI) within 30 days of employment.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Health or Biological Sciences.

Responsibilities

Develop, conduct, and facilitate research protocols.
Support investigators in writing study protocols.
Screen and enroll participants, conduct study activities, and communicate with participants.
Coordinate study visits and procedures, including specimen acquisition, transport, documentation, and shipment.
Maintain equipment and supply resources for research studies.
Complete data management activities and ensure data integrity.
Assist in developing and completing source documents and case report forms.
Participate in sponsor correspondence, monitoring, and study meetings.
Monitor compliance throughout study activities and engage compliance oversight as needed.
Direct patient interaction to conduct research protocols.
Obtain informed consent in accordance with policy, procedure, and regulatory requirements.
Schedule study-specific visits with ancillary departments.
Administer research surveys according to study requirements.
Complete research-only testing as required and applicable, including electrocardiograms.
Perform phlebotomy if trained to do so.
Provide research study education to participants as part of a study protocol.
Complete documentation as needed within the medical record.
Manage regulatory processes related to clinical research activities.
Prepare, submit, modify, report, and terminate Institutional Review Board activities.
Maintain required licensure, certifications, and system education.
Maintain regulatory documents.
Assist with grants, contracts, and financial tasks for research and clinical trials.
Support the Principal Investigator with study budgeting, sponsor interactions, routing, feasibility assessments, account management, and reconciliation.
Complete research administrative duties under Children’s policies, including Epic enrollment, Clinical Trial Management System data entry, and patient care invoice accuracy.
Participate in education activities supporting research activities and the role.
May participate in departmental policy and quality projects.
Complete departmental, system-wide, and study-specific education as required.