Research Coordinator

Research coordinators must administer the trial while following competent clinical practice guidelines. They will study their subjects and ensure the clinical trial is successfully operated. They assist investigators in the screening and review of potential participants for their eligibility; they maintain report forms, charts, and documentation. They are called on to collect and do data entry when needed and perform various on- the-job duties. Research coordinators need a minimum some college credits or HS equivalency of college credits.  Healthcare experience or degree relevant to healthcare management or clinical care is greatly preferred.  Business management or experience with clinical studies or statistics would also be strongly considered.  Applicants must have superior interpersonal skills and strong work ethics, promote communication and teamwork, and be motivated to drive innovation, manage program development, and sustain growth. 

This position will actively be searching for opportunities for clinical trials and research, including attending meetings and conferences.  This position will work on grant and other funding opportunities across the health system, including compiling data and information that will benefit grant writing opportunities.  This will include grant management of budget and deliverables .

Job Duties

• Register patients into research studies to meet protocol parameters.

• Collect, enter, correct, and revise data as appropriate into research database for assigned projects.

• Assist with preparation for audits and response to audits.

• Make and manage participants appointments for treatment and assessment visits.

• Maintain professional relationships, including frequent and open effective communication with internal and external customers.

• Identify individual patient needs to facilitate participation including identifying and pre-screening potential participants.

• Collaborate with study team to develop new strategies for the growth of the research program.

• Achieve, timely, thorough and accurate completion and evaluation of case report forms.

• Responsible for key client deliverables including budget, risk, and milestone management.

• Train and oversee personnel and manage studies and regulatory matters.

• If necessary, ensure that drug dose is modified appropriately.

• Perform review of SOW to ensure quality implementation of client specifics and requirements.

• May participate in the conducting and documentation of the informed consent process.

• Chair and/or participate in councils and/or committees as needed.

• Assist with research specimen collections, proper labeling, processing, storing, and archiving in lab.

• Generate data for ongoing evaluation of study when requested.

• Ensure that all customer expectations are documented and acted upon in compliance with regulatory requirements.

• Accountable for the implementation, monitoring and reporting of performance metrics.

• Work with appropriate internal and external personnel to understand the culture and pipeline of assigned clients.

• Work as a liaison between patient and physician in dealing with medical problems.

What are the typical qualifications for Research Coordinator jobs?

• Bachelor's or Graduate's Degree in biology, life sciences, nursing, health science, or science or equivalent experience.

• Experience with internet applications and CMA.

• Fluency in clinical practices related to field.

• Able to lead during collaboration, decision making, and problem solving.

• A creative thinker with strong attention to detail and time management skills,

• Experience in clinical practice.

• Collaboration with team members, subjects, and other experts in the field.

• An eye for deviations.

• Adherence to writing protocols when compiling information for databases.

• Fluency in HIPAA practices and policies.

• Demonstrated interfacing skills.