Clinical Research Coordinator 1 - Hematology​/Oncology

Clinical Research Coordinator 1

The Clinical Research Coordinator 1 provides support to the faculty of the Section of Hematology/Oncology within the Biological Sciences Division. The CRC1 will be involved in multiple research trials types, specifically multi-centered cooperative group and intergroup studies at a national level, multi-institutional pharmaceutical trials, and multi-centered trials designed, implemented and coordinated in the Section.

• Coordinates all aspects of conducting clinical trials including screening, enrollment, subject follow-up, completion of the case report form, and adverse event reports.
• Maintains accurate and complete documentation of signed informed consent, relevant IRB approvals, source documentation, case report forms (CRF's), drug dispensing logs, and study related communication.
• Plans and coordinates patient schedule for study procedures, return visits, and study treatment schedules.
• Ensures standard operating procedures (SOP) are implemented and documented in accordance to study sponsor, primary investigator, and regulatory agency specifications.
• Prepares and maintains protocol submissions and revisions.
• Educates patients about study procedures to be performed, visit schedule, what to report between and during visits, and potential side effects.
• Performs assessments at visits and monitors for adverse events.
• Organizes and attends site visits from sponsors and other relevant study meetings.
• May recruit and interview potential study patients. May obtain, possess, and transport specimens to appropriate laboratory according to established aseptic techniques.
• 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 basic clinical studies.
• Uses knowledge of clinical studies to coordinate the collection of analyzable clinical research data and/or samples.
• Performs other related work as needed.

Education:

Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.

Work Experience:

Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through < 2 years of work experience in a related job discipline.

Certifications:

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Education:

• Bachelor's degree.

Technical Skills or Knowledge:

• Knowledge of medical terminology/environment.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Adobe Acrobat.
• Understand complex documents, such as clinical trials.

• Interact and communicate with clarity, tact, and courtesy with patrons, patients, staff, faculty, students, and others.
• Communicate with tact and diplomacy.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Strong communication skills, verbal and written.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Strong data management skills and attention to detail.
• Handle competing demands with diplomacy and enthusiasm.
• Absorb large amounts of information quickly.
• Adapt to changing working situations and work assignments.