Study Coordinator

Howard University•Washington DC, DC

About The Position

The Study Coordinator coordinates study participants in the Clinical Trials Unit and performs tasks required by study protocols. The role interacts with physicians, immediate staff members, research participants, and the general public. It has no responsibility or authority for directing others, and reports assignments and duties to the Project Director and Principal Investigator.

Requirements

Minimum of a Bachelor of Science degree.
Knowledge of clinical trials protocols.
Knowledge of Howard University management regulations.
Knowledge of the educational and research goals of the grant.
Knowledge of federal and Howard University grant policies, administration, and regulation.
Excellent skill operating desktop computers and software applications, including email and calendar functionality, word processing, spreadsheet applications, and presentation software.
Competence in oral and written English to communicate clearly and concisely.
Ability to establish and maintain effective and harmonious work relations with faculty, staff, students, and customers.

Nice To Haves

Course study concentration in a health-related field is desirable.

Responsibilities

Maintain familiarity with study protocols.
Evaluate study candidates for eligibility.
Meet with patients’ caretakers to review study enrollment details.
Ensure informed consent is obtained from the patient’s legal guardian, and from the patient when applicable, before research-related activities begin.
Schedule patient tests and appointments within appropriate timeframes.
Send study medication prescriptions to the research pharmacist, including the patient’s height, weight, or body surface area.
Identify abnormal laboratory results and obtain repeat evaluations as required by the protocol.
Complete case report forms accurately and thoroughly and enter data electronically.
Maintain source documentation in shadow files for each study participant.
Respond to data inquiries in a timely manner.
Complete Serious Adverse Event Reports within required timeframes.
Report assignments and duties to the Project Director and Principal Investigator.
Perform other duties as instructed by the Principal Investigator and Project Director.