Clinical Research Coordinator I - General Medicine

• Job Type: Officer of Administration
• Regular/Temporary: Regular
• Hours Per Week: 35
• Salary Range: $66,300.00 - $72,350.00

Position Summary

Responsibilities

Operations

• Conduct recruitment, retention, and follow-up activities for participants in the MESA cohort and other studies within the Division.
• Obtain consent, conduct telephone interviews, and coordinate visit schedules.
• Schedule and coordinate participant study visits and follow-up examinations.
• Accompany participants during study visits and examinations as needed.
• Gather physical measurements such as blood pressure and anthropometry during in-person examinations.
• Communicate effectively with study participants, clinicians, investigators, and research staff to support study operations and participant engagement.
• Assist with coordination of research team activities and other study-related operational tasks as assigned.

Compliance & Quality

• Ensure completeness, accuracy, and timely collection of study data and questionnaires.
• Maintain organized and accurate research records, including participant correspondence, visit schedules, interview documentation, and study tracking logs.
• Adhere to institutional, protocol, and regulatory requirements related to human subjects research, participant confidentiality, HIPAA, and workplace safety.
• Participate in required compliance training, medical surveillance activities, and applicable research certifications.
• Support maintenance of study materials and research documentation in accordance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP) standards and study procedures.

Administrative

• Track returned questionnaires and participant correspondence.
• Assist with administrative and study coordination activities related to participant follow-up and study documentation.
• Generate reports and maintain records pertaining to study activities, interviews, examinations, and schedules.

Data & Reporting

• Perform data entry and data verification activities related to clinical research studies.
• Maintain accurate and complete clinical research files and study documentation.
• Assist with preparation of study-related reports and maintenance of research databases and tracking systems.
• Ensure collected data are complete, accurate, and entered in a timely manner.

Other

• Perform additional related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in education, training, and experience.
• Previous experience conducting participant recruitment, follow-up, or survey/interview administration in a research setting.
• Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish (speaking and reading).
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills, including telephone communication skills.
• Demonstrated attention to detail, reliability, accountability, and ability to manage multiple responsibilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and standard computer applications.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively within a research team environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• At least two years of related clinical research experience preferred.
• Familiarity with medical terminology.
• Experience with observational or NIH-funded research studies.
• Experience with REDCap, Epic, Qualtrics, or other clinical research data systems.
• Knowledge of Good Clinical Practice (GCP), HIPAA, and human subjects research regulations.

Other Requirements

• Medical clearance and participation in the medical surveillance program.
  • Contact with patients and/or human research subjects.
  • Potential bloodborne pathogen exposure.
• Successful completion of applicable compliance and systems training requirements.

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