Clinical Research Coordinator - Cystic Fibrosis; CF Research

Clinical Research Coordinator - Cystic Fibrosis (CF) Research

• Facility
  * National Jewish Health - Main Campus
• Department Clinical Research Unit
• Schedule - Shift - Hours Full Time - Day Shift: Monday - Friday

The Cystic Fibrosis (CF) Clinical Research team at National Jewish Health is seeking a Clinical Research Coordinator to support a wide range of adult CF research studies, from genotype-specific investigational products to observational studies on pregnancy in women with CF.

Thanks to advancements in care driven by research, people with CF are living well into adulthood. Our team plays a key role in this progress, offering a dynamic environment with opportunities to develop and apply a variety of clinical research skills.

We’re looking for someone who is positive, organized, collaborative, and eager to learn. Procedures commonly performed by the team include:

• Pulmonary function testing
• Nasal brushing/curettage
• Sputum induction and collection
• Macroduct sweat collection

Key responsibilities include:

• Study recruitment and enrollment
• Coordinating simple to complex study visits
• Specimen processing, shipping, and data entry
• IRB submissions and documentation

This role works closely with clinical teams and physician investigators and is a valued part of both the clinical and research communities. Prior CF experience is not required.

This is an exciting time in CF research, with new treatments on the horizon and opportunities for professional growth through writing, speaking, and conference attendance. As the leading respiratory hospital in the nation, National Jewish Health is advancing personalized medicine through exceptional care, education, and research.

The Clinical Research Coordinator position is a study coordinator with proven ability to work independently. Acts as a preceptor for Assistant Clinical Research Coordinator and Clinical Research Coordinator.

• Consistently applies Clinical Research Guidelines including Good Clinical Practice, HIPAA regulations, CRS Standard Operating Procedures, applicable NJH Policies and Procedures, and FDA, NIH, OHRP, ICH guidelines as applicable.
• Independently masters study materials, including but not limited to protocols, informed consent forms, and all other essential study documents for assigned studies.
• Independently performs study-related processes, procedures, and assessments as defined in study protocol and in compliance with regulating bodies and NJH competency requirements.
• Complies with regulatory bodies to create and maintain study records, and if applicable, dispensation and accountability of investigational product.
• Efficiently implements and successfully executes complex research studies with high quality and appropriate enrollment.
• Provides general guidance to new staff and study coordinators.
• Accountability: Accepts full responsibility for self and contribution as a team member; displays honesty and truthfulness; confronts problems quickly; displays a strong commitment to organizational success and inspires others to commit to goals; demonstrates a commitment to National Jewish Health.
• Adaptability: Maintaining effectiveness when experiencing major changes in work responsibilities or environment; adjusting effectively to work within new work structures, processes, requirements, or cultures.
• Attention to Detail: Accomplishing tasks by considering all areas involved, no matter how small; showing concern for all aspects of the job; accurately checking processes and tasks; being watchful over a period of time. Setting high standards of performance for self and others; assuming responsibility and accountability for successfully completing assignments or tasks; self-imposing standards of excellence rather than having standards imposed.
• Champion of Change: Facilitating the implementation and acceptance of change within the workplace. Cooperates with others to accomplish common goals; works with employees within and across his/her department to achieve shared goals; treats others with dignity and respect and maintains a friendly demeanor; values the contributions of others.
• Collaboration/Teamwork: Cooperates with others to accomplish common goals; works with…