Clinical Research Rn Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a biomedical or healthcare-related field, or a bachelor's degree in an unrelated field with relevant research experience.
• At least six months of experience in a research or healthcare environment, such as academic research experience.
• Excellent communication and writing skills.
• Basic skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Ability to work independently with minimal direction.
• Ability to comprehend clinical trial protocol guidelines with general guidance from physician investigators.
• Ability to work with frequent interruptions, multitask, and maintain extreme attention to detail.
• Strong follow-through and organizational skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills, including diplomacy, dependability, empathy, a positive attitude, and conscientiousness.
• Ability to work with children and adult study participants, colleagues, and the community.
• Must attain one of the preferred certifications by the third year to maintain the position.

Nice To Haves

• Certified Clinical Research Professional (CCRP), Certified Research Coordinator (CRC), or Certified Clinical Research Coordinator (CCRC) certification; required by the third year to maintain the position.
• Familiarity with HIPAA regulations and regulations governing human subjects in research.
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the IRB process.
• Working knowledge of scientific and medical concepts and terminology, and strong familiarity with biomedical research protocols.
• Two or more years of research experience.

Responsibilities

• Acts as a liaison between the Principal Investigator, IRB, hospital departments, and study participants for study management; provides study information to physicians, nurses, pharmacists, and laboratory personnel; and arranges in-service training as appropriate.
• Assists physicians in identifying eligible patients and with informed consent; may conduct the informed consent process depending on the study.
• Coordinates research activities for study participants, identifies required laboratory work, oversees study drug administration, and monitors and reports adverse events according to IRB and protocol guidelines.
• Depending on the study, implements specimen collection, labeling, processing, and shipping procedures in collaboration with the laboratory and hospital units.
• Submits required IRB documentation, including study openings and closings, informed consent documents, protocol amendments, and renewals.
• Assists the Principal Investigator in identifying potential sponsors and studies.
• Manages study drug and device accountability, including ordering, distribution or dispensation, maintaining accountability records when appropriate, and returning unused items to the sponsor.