Clinical Research Coordinator II

* Manages all aspects of conducting clinical research including screening, enrollment, subject follow-up, completion of the case report forms, and adverse event reports.
* Functions as the point person for participant visits and data collection, including coordinating and monitoring data collection, and implementing protocol updates and changes.
* Support MRI and other neuroimaging study visits, including participant preparation, safety screening, and visit coordination
* Collect, process, ship and store specimens to appropriate laboratory according to established aseptic techniques.
* Educates participants about study procedures to be performed, visit schedule, what to report between and during visits, and the risks and benefits of the procedures.
* Protect participants data confidentiality by ensuring security of research data and personal health information and compliance with federal regulations and sponsor protocols.
* Assist with organization, preprocessing, and basic analysis of neuroimaging data (e.g., MRI) under investigator guidance.
* Ensures Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) are implemented and documented in accordance with study sponsor, primary investigator, and regulatory specifications.
* Maintains accurate and complete records which may include, but are not limited to, signed informed consent, relevant IRB approvals, source documentation, Case Report Forms (CRF's),  and study-related communications.
* Understand the IRB submission and review process and when and how to apply for IRB review, including facilitation of study initiation through meticulous and timely preparation of IRB submissions independently.
* Ensures compliance with federal regulations and institutional policies.
* May prepare and maintain protocol submissions and revisions.
* Coordinates and may participate in quality assurance reviews conducted by study sponsors, federal agencies, or specially designated review groups.
* Analyzes study-related documentation, such as protocol worksheets, procedural manuals, adverse event reports, institutional review board documents, or progress reports.
* Accountable for all tasks in moderately complex clinical studies.
* Assists with various professional, organizational, and operational tasks under moderate supervision.
* Performs other related work as needed.
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* Education:

*** Bachelor's degree.
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* Experience:

*** Experience working with older adults in a clinical or research setting.
* Familiarity with neuroimaging research (MRI, PET, or related modalities).
* Academic or professional background in neuroscience, neuropsychology, or related field.
** Preferred Competencies
*** Strong communication skills (verbal and written).
* Excellent interpersonal skills.
* Ability to comprehend technical documents.
* Ability to develop and manage interpersonal relationships.
* Ability to exercise absolute discretion regarding confidential matters.
* Ability to follow written and/or verbal instructions.
* Ability to give directions.
* Ability to handle sensitive matters with tact and discretion.
* Ability to handle stressful situations.
* Ability to pay attention to detail.
* Ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously.
* Excellent time management and ability to prioritize work assignments.
* Ability to train or teach others.
* Working knowledge of Good Clinical Practices (GCP).
** Application Documents
*** Resume/CV (required)
* Cover Letter (preferred)
When applying, the document(s)
** MUST
* * be uploaded via the
** My Experience
** page, in the section titled
** Application Documents
** of the application.

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