Assistant Clinical Research Coordinator​/FTE On-site

Assistant Clinical Research Coordinator (1 year fixed term/80% FTE) On-site

The Joint and Osteoarthritis Imaging with Novel Technology (JOINT) lab headed by Dr. Garry Gold is seeking an 80% FTE Clinical Research Coordinator to work in person and engage in research. The JOINT lab specializes in developing novel medical imaging techniques using Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), Positron Emission Tomography and MRI (PET/MRI), and Computed Tomography (CT) to study musculoskeletal conditions. The position is a temporary, 1-year contract with the potential for renewal.

The position will involve occasional evening and weekend hours.

The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, thrive in a team-oriented environment, and have a strong desire to learn.

• Schedule and/or call subjects for appointments; contact participants with reminders or other requirements.
• Prepare, distribute, and process questionnaires.
• Perform clerical duties in the preparation of regulatory documents. Maintain all forms and documents, including consent forms and master subject logs. File all appropriate correspondence.
• Assist with the screening, recruiting, and obtaining consent of study participants. Review medical records and/or perform telephone or in-person interviews to gather data, as needed.
• Administer standard study questionnaires and tests, score test measurements and questionnaires, and code data for computer entry. Perform quantitative review of forms, tests, and other measurements for completeness and accuracy.
• Conduct biomechanical assessments and MRI exams (with radiology researcher and technician support)
• Support research dissemination in the form of abstracts and manuscripts
• Extract data from source documents for research studies as directed. Collect data and complete case report forms.
• Perform basic measurements and tests on patients according to protocol, such as collecting saliva specimens.
• Order and maintain equipment and supplies.
• Process study compensation payments and thank you letters to subjects upon completion of trial activities. Assist with post-study activities, as needed.

* - Other duties may also be assigned

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM field or equivalent experience
• Society of Clinical Research Associates or Association of Clinical Research Professionals certification is preferred
• Knowledge of human anatomy and the ability to work with clinical populations
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects with attention to detail
• Effective time management and communication skills
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to work in a multidisciplinary environment
• Computer skills preferred but not required (Python, MATLAB)
• Strong interpersonal skills

Two-year college degree and one year of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of experience, education, and training.

General knowledge of medical terminology.

Working toward certification(s) to perform basic patient measurements and tests, such as phlebotomy and EKG.

• Frequently stand, walk, twist, bend, stoop, squat and use fine light/fine grasping.
• Occasionally sit, reach above shoulders, perform desk based computer tasks, use a telephone and write by hand, lift, carry, push, and pull objects that weigh up to 40 pounds.
• Rarely kneel, crawl, climb ladders, grasp forcefully, sort and file paperwork or parts, rarely lift, carry, push, and pull objects that weigh 40 pounds or more.
• Must complete and pass MRI safety screening (i.e. candidate must not have a pacemaker or other permanent electronic implant that would prevent them from entering an MRI room)

* - Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of his or her job.

• Position may at times require the employee to work with or be in areas where hazardous materials and/or exposure to chemicals, blood, body fluid or tissues and risk of exposure to contagious diseases and…