Research Coordinator - Clinical Research Institute - Per Diem 8 Hours Day (Non-Union, Non-Exempt)

University of Southern California

12d • $34 - $56 • Onsite

About The Position

The Research Coordinator position assists investigators or other staff with research studies in subject recruitment, data collection, scheduling of study-related activities and follow-up of enrolled subjects.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Combined experience/education as substitute for minimum education.
• 2 years Administrative or research experience.
• Working knowledge of MS Office applications.
• Demonstrated effective communication and writing skills.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize.
• Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team as well as independently.
• Clinical documentation.
• Communicate with others to gather information.
• Understand and enforce regulatory guidelines.
• Use database and/or word processing software.
• Human Subjects Research (HSR) Training Certification from CITI Program.
• Information Privacy Security (IPS) Research HIPAA 1 Basic -Certification from CITI Program.
• Good Clinical Practice (GCP) Training Certification from CITI Program.

Nice To Haves

• 2 years Knowledge of medical environment and terminology.
• CCRC (Certified Clinical Research Coordinator) certification from ACRP.

Responsibilities

• Assists with organizing and scheduling assessments/tests/activities to meet research objectives and study protocol compliance.
• Communicates with study team personnel to ensure study procedures are followed and research is performed as described in protocol.
• Serves as contact for subjects, study personnel, Institutional Review Board (IRB) and study sponsor.
• Participates in assessing patient eligibility.
• Assists in coordinating study participant activities including recruitment, screening, orientation and correspondence.
• Schedules subject appointments, tests, and procedures coordinating with external providers as needed.
• Produces reports and other materials, as directed.
• Assists with data collection for research studies following established data collection and management procedures.
• Collects, records, enters and prepares data for analysis.
• Performs preliminary study analysis under the direction of the Principal Investigator or senior coordinators.
• Collects pertinent information from study participants through interviews, administration of tests or surveys or questionnaires, medical records review, or other collection procedures.
• Maintains accurate, complete and timely records, including source documents, consent forms, case report forms, protocol documents, and regulatory documents, as required by sponsor and institutional guidelines.
• Assists in organization and preparation of grant proposals.
• Gathers documentation such as annual reports and detailed budgets for inclusion in proposal.
• Assists investigators in developing research proposals.
• Interfaces with funding and regulatory agencies to exchange information.
• Assists with submission of timely, accurate, and complete study continuing review, amendments, and reportable events to IRB.
• Serves as regulatory coordinator for study sponsors and the IRB.
• Ensures consent process is performed and documented in compliance with FDA, GCP, IRB, HIPAA, SOPs, sponsor and institutional regulations and policies.
• Provides ongoing education to study subjects about clinical trials and provides significant new information that may affect a subject's willingness to participate in a study, when needed.
• Evaluates subject compliance and promotes compliance through education.
• Assists in the preparation of site for monitor visit and external/internal audits.
• Provides timely response to queries from sponsor and/or auditors.
• Collaborates with pharmacist or materials management personnel to maintain accurate accountability of investigational products and specimens.
• Assists with sample collection, processing cmd shipment for each study.
• Updates automated databases and other records for reporting and compliance purposes.
• Generates reports and analysis of data according to project schedules or on an ad hoc basis.
• Assists by arranging and attending meetings, seminars, symposia and other events related to project efforts.
• Participates in educational opportunities to increase knowledge about clinical trials and regulations.
• Remains current with federal, state, and institutional regulations and best practices.
• Orders supplies and equipment.
• Researches and develops recommendations for new equipment purchases.
• Completes Research Order Form (ROF) for each subject visit and submits subject enrollment documentation as required.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.

Benefits

• The University of Southern California Arcadia Hospital considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, State, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level