Clinical Research Coordinator - Cardiology

• Job Type: Officer of Administration
• Regular/Temporary: Regular
• Hours Per Week: 35
• Salary Range: $66,300 - $66,350 Annual

Position Summary

Under the direction and supervision of the Principle Investigator and Director, the Clinical Research Coordinator will play a key role in regulatory start-up, maintenance and closeout of protocols. Additionally, the Clinical Research Coordinator will be responsible for maintaining clinical research study databases.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates all aspects of protocol submission for research projects.
• Prepares and submits all necessary documents to the Institutional Review Board (IRB).
• Ensures maintenance of up-to-date regulatory records and compliance with industry deadlines.
• Coordinates site visits and audits of clinical trials.
• Provides assistance for specified investigator-initiated trials.
• Serves as the resource for detailed information on assigned protocols and other investigational research activities.
• Attends conferences regarding clinical trials and disseminates information to clinical staff.
• Clearly and effectively communicates with study subjects, clinicians, and other health care providers, ancillary staff, sponsors, and research office staff.
• Complete and maintain the required training for participation in clinical research, including but not limited to, Human Subjects Protection training and Clinical Research Coordinator Course.
• Assures Investigator Site Files are ready for inspections, audits and monitoring visits.
• Maintains electronic and hard copy files.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in training, education and/or experience, plus two years of related experience; or advance degree can substitute for experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of medical terminology.

Other Requirements

• The ideal candidate will show a demonstrated ability to multi-task, operate efficiently, learn and adapt quickly.
• High level of attention to detail and knowledge of basic statistics.
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative and able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work with a wide range of constituencies, and exercise tact and discretion when interacting with faculty, administrators and students.
• Communication skills include excellent written communication skills, compassion, discretion, and follow-through.
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe.
• Participation in Medical Surveillance Program:
  
  
  
  • Contact with patients and/or human research subjects
  • Potential bloodborne pathogen exposure
  
  
  
  
• Must successfully complete applicable systems and compliance training requirements.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran

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