Clinical Research Coordinator I

• Job Type: Officer of Administration
• Regular/Temporary: Regular
• Hours Per Week: 8
• Salary Range: $20,800 - $20,800

Position Summary

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and support research activities in accordance with study protocols, institutional policies, and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain compliance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP), Institutional Review Board (IRB), and sponsor requirements.
• Assist with the preparation, submission, and maintenance of IRB applications, continuing reviews, amendments, and study reports.
• Support the development and implementation of surveys, discrete choice experiments, and other study instruments.
• Assist with testing and maintaining web-based research tools and accessible survey platforms.
• Conduct literature reviews and market research to support study activities and medical device selection.
• Assist with the implementation and evaluation of the MED-AUDIT accessibility assessment software.
• Develop study materials, training resources, and participant-facing communications as needed.
• Recruit, screen, and enroll research participants according to study eligibility criteria and protocol requirements.
• Maintain ongoing communication with study participants and coordinate study visits, follow-up activities, and data collection.
• Track participant enrollment, retention, and compensation.
• Collect, enter, verify, and maintain study data using electronic databases and research management systems.
• Organize and maintain study records, regulatory documentation, and research databases.
• Coordinate activities of student assistants and other research support personnel as assigned.
• Assist with data summaries, presentations, reports, manuscripts, and other dissemination activities.
• Manage study supplies, equipment, and research-related materials.
• Assist with purchasing, inventory management, and other administrative functions supporting research operations.
• Perform additional related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Experience working with individuals with disabilities and knowledge of accessibility principles and practices.
• Experience leading or coordinating software, application, or technology development projects.
• Proficiency in Python, R, SAS, or similar programming languages for research design, data processing, and analysis.
• Strong organizational, communication, and project management skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree preferred; doctoral degree (PhD or equivalent) highly desirable.
• Experience conducting human subjects research and managing IRB-regulated studies.
• Experience with laboratory or research supply procurement and inventory management.
• Familiarity with laboratory safety procedures, biosafety practices, and compliance documentation.
• Experience supervising, mentoring, or training student researchers or research staff.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently while managing multiple projects and competing deadlines.

Other Requirements

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of clinical and human subjects research regulations and procedures.
• Attention to detail and commitment to data quality and accurate recordkeeping.
• Ability to maintain professionalism, confidentiality, and respect for participants' rights, privacy, and individual needs.
• Experience managing research databases and electronic data systems.
• Knowledge of clinical and human subjects research regulations and procedures.
• Medical clearance and participation in applicable medical surveillance programs, if required.
  • Contact with patients and/or human research subjects
• Successful completion of all required institutional compliance, regulatory, and systems training.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran

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