• Job Type: Officer of Administration
• Regular/Temporary: Regular
• Hours Per Week: 35
• Building:
• Salary Range: $64,350 - $64,350

Position Summary

Working closely with the Principal Investigator, the Clinical Research Coordinator will assist in all aspects of human physiologic studies in the field of type 2 diabetes and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease.

We are seeking a Clinical Research Coordinator to assist in all aspects of human physiologic studies in the field of type 2 diabetes and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. The CRC will work closely with the Principal Investigator to assist in the coordination of tests/visits for research participants, interface with vendors and collaborating services, ensure regulatory compliance, and curate and enter study data. The Candidate should be motivated, excited to play a crucial role in research, and willing to exercise independent judgment within the scope of the research in order to meet expected goals.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the day-to-day general operation of clinical research projects.
• Screen participants, recruit/retain participants, and schedule and organize study visits.
• Assist with the conduct of study procedures.
• Educate participants regarding study procedures, logistics, and other pertinent information.
• Coordinate reimbursements/compensation for study participants.
• Coordinate of tests/visits for research participants.
• Responsible for data collection and entry; maintain study database, and ensure data accuracy.
• Monitor data (including safety data) on case report forms.
• Ensure compliance with the study protocol and all relevant research regulations.
• Interact with centralized research resources such as the Institutional Review Board (IRB), the Clinical Research Center (CTSA-CRR), the Clinical Trials Office (CTO), and other regulatory bodies.
• Responsible for inventory and procurement of supplies, including contact with vendors, proper storage, and keeping up-to-date logs.
• Assist with publications, various grant reports, and agency reporting including NIH Data Safety Monitoring: generate graphs, figures, tables, and organize references with EndNote.
• Perform additional related duties as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in education, training, and experience. 
• Basic computer skills including Microsoft Office
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Careful attention to detail
• Ability to work independently, developing and exercising professional judgment, and thinking creatively to work through problems
• Excited to engage in all aspects of scientific research involving human participants

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency in Spanish and/or willingness to use phone interpreter service
• Prior experience working with patients and/or human participants under HIPAA and GCP
• Working knowledge of electronic research tools such as Epic (electronic health record) and/or Clinical Trial Management Systems

Other Requirements

• Participation in the medical surveillance program
  • Potential bloodborne pathogen exposure
  • Contact with patients and/or human research participants
• Successful completion of applicable compliance and systems training requirements

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran

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