Study Coordinator

Howard University•Washington, DC

1d•$50,000 - $60,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Talent Acquisition department hires qualified candidates to fill positions which contribute to the overall strategic success of Howard University. Hiring staff “for fit” makes significant contributions to Howard University’s overall mission. At Howard University, we prioritize well-being and professional growth. This position is responsible for coordinating study participants in the Clinical Trials Unit and executing tasks as required by the study protocols. The role involves interaction with physicians, immediate staff members, research participants, and the general public. It requires maintaining familiarity with study protocols, evaluating candidates for eligibility, discussing study enrollment details with caretakers, and ensuring proper informed consent is obtained. The Study Coordinator will also schedule patient tests and appointments, manage study medication prescriptions, identify and follow up on abnormal laboratory results, complete case report forms and enter data electronically, maintain source documentation, respond to data inquiries, complete Serious Adverse Event Reports, and report to the Project Director and Principal Investigator. The role also includes performing other duties as instructed by the Principal Investigator and Project Director.

Requirements

Knowledge of clinical trials protocols.
Knowledge of management regulations of Howard University.
Knowledge of the educational and research goals of grant.
Knowledge of federal and Howard University grant policies, administration and regulation.
Excellent skill in the operation of desktop computer and software applications to include e-mail and calendar functionality, word processing, spreadsheet applications and presentation software.
Competence in both oral and written English to communicate in a clear and concise manner.
Ability to establish and maintain effective and harmonious work relations with faculty, staff, students and customers.
Minimum of a Bachelor of Science degree.
Course study concentration in a health-related field is desirable.

Responsibilities

Maintain familiarity with the protocol.
Evaluate study candidates for eligibility into the study.
Meet with the patient’s caretaker to review the details of study enrollment.
Assure that informed consent has been obtained from the patient’s legal guardian and consent from the patient when applicable prior to the initiation of research-related activities.
Schedule tests and appointments for patients within appropriate timeframes.
Send the prescriptions for study medication to the research pharmacist, including the height, weight or body surface area.
Identify abnormal laboratory results and obtain repeat evaluations are 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 date inquiries in a timely manner.
Complete Serious Adverse Even Reports within the proper timeframes.
Report to the Project Director and the Principal Investigator regarding assignments and duties.
Perform other duties as instructed by the Principal Investigator and Project Director.