Job Description

The Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC) is a specialized research professional working with and under the guidance of the clinical research site management and Principal Investigator (PI). While the PI is primarily responsible for the overall conduct of the clinical trial, the CRC manages, supports, facilitates and coordinates the daily clinical trial activities and plays a critical role in the conduct of the study.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assisting trial Investigator in screening and review of potential study participants eligibility
• Maintaining case report forms, charts and documentation
• Mentoring, training, and high-level oversight of other clinical research coordinators and research assistants
• Ensuring that all clinical activities are carried out in accordance with established research protocol and standards in compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedural requirements
• Collecting and entering data as necessary
• Assist management with potential new hire selection and shadowing process
• Assist with study start-up, maintenance, and close-out of studies as needed for those on the team
• Ability to be flexible with study assignments

Qualifications

Education & Training: Associate’s degree in related field and Certified Clinical Research Professional (CCRP) or another research specific certification is strongly preferred.

Work Orientation & Experience: At least three (3) years’ experience in clinical research with at least one (1) year of oncology research experience is strongly preferred. Knowledge of oncology clinical trials, pharmaceutical trials, federal regulations, IRB submissions and regulatory requirements. EPIC experience preferred.

Skills & Abilities:

Ability to:

(a) organize data management and regulatory aspects of clinical research activity,

(b) handle multiple priorities,

(c) work independently and take initiative in achieving expected results.

Demonstrate skills in:

(d) monitoring IRB and FDA clinical research policies and standards,

(e) making effective decisions,

(f) problem-solving,

(g) crisis management,

(h) verbal and written patient and staff educational presentations,

(i) organizing work, setting priorities, meeting deadlines,

(j) attention to detail and follow through,

(k) effective negotiation,

(l) working with physicians and multiple-specialty team members to obtain clinical data as required by the protocol,

(m) ability to work successfully with diverse types of individuals,

(n) is computer literate with proficiency in word processing, Excel, and data management software,

(o) ability to understand and use scientific/medical terminology and research theory in both oral and written communications.

(p) Skill in statistical interpretation and data analysis using statistical software as well as spreadsheet and database software applications.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Compensation:

Pay Range: $36.675-$44.825
Other Compensation (if applicable):
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