Clinical Research Coord I

• Job Type: Officer of Administration
• Regular/Temporary: Regular
• Hours Per Week: 35

Position Summary

The primary role of this position is to support clinical research involving Maternal Fetal Medicine Research. The employee will interact with pregnant women, their families and clinical staff as it relates to clinical research protocols and clinical trials, industry funded and grant funded,  being implemented in the inpatient setting. The inpatient setting includes labor and delivery, ante-partum and post-partum.  

Responsibilities

• Completion of GCP, HIPPA and applicable regulatory training
• Complete certification requirements for assigned protocols
• Screen designated schedules or patient lists for eligible subjects
• Approach and verify eligibility subjects
• Enroll and consent eligible subjects
• Complete research study visits as delineated in assigned protocol and manual of operations set forth by sponsor and supervisor.
• Complete Telephone follow-up and telephone reminder calls for study participants,  during these phone calls the person will need to administer study questionnaire as assigned
• Coordinate the collection of all research data points as assigned, whether through research visits, chart abstraction or telephone.
• Scheduling of research visits
• Collection through venipuncture, processing, tracking, transporting and shipping of biological specimens (including birth specimens) as assigned and by steps delineated in the protocol or manual of operations.
• Completion study documents and files some examples might include case report forms, worksheets and medical record notes.
• Maintain confidentiality of documents and files such as HIPPA.
• Informing relevant clinical staff regarding subject protocol participation.
• Assist in other research related activities and projects as needed
• Regular collaboration with the PI and other research staff
• Participate in on-call activities to cover research activity off- hours.
• The candidate will perform other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor's degree or equivalent in education and experience, plus three years of related experience 
• Phlebotomy certification required or expected within 3 months of hire date
• Complete proficiency in written and spoken English and Spanish ( required)
• Experience in a patient care setting and clinical research experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Incumbent must be self-directed and able to make independent decision within the parameters of all federal, state, institutional and departmental guidelines.
• Excellent interpersonal, written/oral communication, and organizational skills are required  
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Master's or another advanced degree may substitute in part for experience

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran

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