Clinical Research Coordinator

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Job Title :

Clinical Research Coordinator

Department : Medicine Neurology

Medicine Neurology

Job Description Summary

• Clinical Research Coordinator to coordinate and perform daily clinical research activities in accordance with approved protocols administered by the non-cancer College of Medicine Center for Clinical Research Management (CCRM) in the Department of Neurology / Division of Cognitive Neurology;
• assists with assessing patient records to identify patients who are eligible to participate in specified clinical research protocols;
• recruits, interviews and enrolls patients; obtains informed consent and ensures consent process is administered in compliance to regulatory and sponsor requirements;
• educates patients and families of purpose, goals, and processes of clinical study; coordinates scheduling and follow-through of patient care appointments, procedures, & other diagnostic testing in accordance with study protocol;
• participates in the collection, processing & evaluation of biological samples; administers, evaluates and calculates standardized scoring of diagnostic, psychological or behavioral testing or questionnairesassists with monitoring patients for adverse reactions to study treatment, procedure or medication and notifies appropriate clinical professional to evaluate patient response, identify status of complications, & provide appropriate level of care;
• documents unfavorable responses and notifies research sponsors & applicable regulatory agencies; participates in evaluating patients for compliance related to protocol;
• assists with collecting, extracting, coding, and analyzing clinical research data; generates reports and reviews to ensure validity of data;
• supports activities to ensure compliance with all Institutional Review Boards (IRB), FDA (Federal Drug Administration), federal, state and industry sponsor regulations;
• assists with coordinating and preparing for external quality assurance and control reviews by IRB, federal or industry sponsors;

participates in activities to develop new research protocols and contributes to establishment of study goals to meet protocol requirements.

Minimum Education and Experience Required :

• Bachelor’s Degree in biological sciences, health sciences, social sciences or other medical field or an equivalent combination of education and experience required;
• one year experience in a clinical research capacity required;

Qualifications and Experience Desired :

Experience or knowledge in Alzheimer's disease and memory disorders desired; knowledge of medical terminology desired; clinical research certification from an accredited certifying agency desired;

computer skills required with experience using Microsoft Software applications desired.

Requires successful completion of a background check. Qualified candidates may be requested to complete a pre-employment physical, including a drug screen.

Explore our extensive benefits

Work-life : Flexible and remote work arrangement opportunities where applicable, childcare program, and access to educational, athletic and cultural events.

Retirement : State pension and alternative options with competitive employer contributions, as well as optional supplemental plans.

Health : Medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage, life insurance, flexible spending accounts and wellness programming.

Time off : Paid vacation and sick time, parental and medical leave plus 11 paid holidays. Short and long-term disability options also available.

Financial : Tuition assistance for employees and their dependents, adoption assistance and discounts with preferred vendors and university partners.

Wellness : Lifestyle spending account, employee assistance program, health reimbursement account, and employee wellness program.