Research Coordinator- Hematology

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta•Brookhaven, GA

About The Position

The Research Coordinator develops, implements, and supports the research process for the hematology subspecialty. The role assists investigators with study design and protocol development, manages approval and regulatory processes, and supports study data management and integrity. The coordinator also helps ensure safe patient care and a safe environment at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta. The position coordinates research activities with participants, investigators, sponsors, and ancillary departments. Responsibilities include screening and enrolling participants, coordinating visits and procedures, obtaining informed consent, conducting protocol-required activities and documentation, and maintaining compliance with study and regulatory requirements. The coordinator also supports research administration, including grants, contracts, budgets, and clinical trial financial tasks.

Requirements

One year of research experience; required experience may be substituted with equivalent years of education beyond the minimum education requirement.
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).
Self-directed and motivated to work independently toward short- and long-term goals.
Good communication, organization, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to maintain good working relationships with colleagues, subordinates, and superiors.
Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI) certification within 30 days of employment.
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.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Health or Biological Sciences.

Responsibilities

Develop, conduct, and facilitate research protocols.
Support investigators in writing study protocols.
Perform participant screening, enrollment, study activities, and communication.
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 according to policy, procedure, and regulatory requirements.
Schedule study-specific visits in conjunction with ancillary departments.
Administer research surveys in accordance with 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 materials and activities.
Maintain required licensure, certifications, system education, and 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 according to 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 primary role.
May participate in departmental policy and quality projects.
Complete departmental, system-wide, and study-specific education as required.