Research Coordinator GCM

Advocate Health • Charlotte, NC

2d • $29 - $43 • Onsite

About The Position

The Research Coordinator works on the Trauma & Acute Care Surgery Research team at Carolinas Medical Center, supporting studies that inform care for critically ill and injured patients. The team conducts approximately 15 active trials at a time, including investigations of drugs, medical devices, and innovative care practices. The role involves work across hospital settings such as the Emergency Department, operating rooms, intensive care units, and inpatient units, and requires adaptability and strong organizational skills for time-sensitive screening, enrollment, and scheduled research follow-up visits. The team provides 24/7/365 coverage at the Charlotte campus. Occasional travel to other Atrium hospitals in the Charlotte area is required, with mileage reimbursement provided.

The position is full-time, 40 hours per week, with four in-person shifts at Carolinas Medical Center: Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, 13:00–23:00. The role offers exposure to diverse clinical environments, mentorship from surgeons and researchers, and opportunities to build expertise in trauma and acute care research.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree.
• Research experience.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-acuity setting.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree.
• Phlebotomy certification or venipuncture skills.
• BLS HCP certification from AHA.
• Clinical research certification, such as SoCRA or ACRP.
• Prior experience in clinical trials, especially drug and/or device studies.
• Prior experience in an inpatient hospital setting.

Responsibilities

• Determine protocol-related needs for conducting trials and order supplies and equipment.
• Recruit and screen potential patients and obtain informed consent.
• Assist with patient education about the benefits and risks of participating in clinical drug trials.
• Design organizational tools and forms to support accurate data collection and recordkeeping.
• Conduct in-service programs and summarize study schedules to support understanding and implementation of protocols.
• Manage research funds.
• Schedule patient visits, laboratory procedures, and diagnostic tests.
• Coordinate drug shipments, storage, and accountability with the pharmacy.
• Coordinate with Investigational Pharmacy to ensure subjects receive required drugs.
• Review trends, problems encountered, patient adverse events, and patient progress.
• Draw blood or collect other samples as needed and eligible.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off programs.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disability benefits.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses.
• Adoption assistance and paid parental leave.
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs.
• Educational Assistance Program.
• Premium pay such as shift and on-call pay, where applicable.
• Incentive pay for select positions.
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance.

What This Job Offers

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