Clinical Research Coordinator I and II

Education
Bachelor's Degree Related Field of Study required

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?
No

Licenses and Credentials

Experience
Clinical Research or compliance experience 1-2 years preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Ability to work independently and as a team member.
- Analytical skills and ability to resolve problems.
- Ability to interpret acceptability of data results.
- Careful attention to detail.
- Good organizational and communication skills.
- Working knowledge of clinical research protocols.

Responsibilities:

• Managing multiple studies and maintaining comprehensive knowledge of study procedures
• Verifying patient eligibility for studies through medical record reviews
• Recruiting patients for study participation and obtaining informed consent
• Coordinating study procedures with patients and oncologists or other care providers
• Meeting with study participants during in-person clinic visits
• Managing inquiries (via phone, email) and educating study participants about study protocols
• Mailing study materials to participants
• Delivering supportive care interventions to participants
• Performing data collection (e.g., face-to-face surveys, chart reviews, interviews) and conducting data quality assurance checks
• Maintaining study data using REDCap (Research Electronic Data Capture) or other programs
• Maintaining study participant records as part of record keeping function
• Preparing, submitting, and managing Institutional Review Board protocol applications, amendments, annual reviews, and regulatory materials
• Monitoring and evaluating protocol compliance with internal and external regulatory bodies to ensure adherence to practical and ethical guidelines
• Assisting with data analysis, manuscript preparation, and conference presentations
• Monitoring study inventory and purchasing supplies
• Performing all other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• A bachelor's degree, preferably in the social or health sciences, is required. This is an ideal position for individuals interested in applying to graduate or medical school.
• Qualified applicants should demonstrate a strong willingness and ability to learn about conducting studies in diverse medical settings. They should be able to work independently, exhibit excellent communication and organizational skills, and have an interest in working with individuals with serious illnesses, often with poor prognoses.
• Applicants should be comfortable working in a team-oriented environment, often collaborating with multiple health care professionals and clinical research coordinators. Ideal candidates will demonstrate attention to detail, the ability to manage fluctuating priorities and deadlines, and strong interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office is required. While not mandatory, proficiencies in analysis software (e.g., SPSS, Stata, NVivo) and statistical programming is beneficial.
• Previous experience in research is preferred.A background or interest in psychology, medicine, nursing, or public health is preferred but not required.

• Excellent interpersonal skills for working with study participants
• Strong time management skills to support the oversight of several concurrent studies
• Strong writing and editing skills
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently
• High degree of computer literacy
• Willingness to learn and use computer programs, databases, etc.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize a variety of tasks
• Careful attention to detail
• Strong critical thinking skills and the ability to independently problem-solve
• Working knowledge of data management software and procedures
• Working knowledge of clinical research protocols and Good Clinical Practice
• Ability to demonstrate professionalism and respect for participants' rights and individual needs