Assistant Clinical Research Coordinator - Cystic Fibrosis; CF Research

Summary

The Cystic Fibrosis (CF) Clinical Research team at National Jewish Health is seeking an Assistant 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.

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

• Study recruitment and enrollment
• Coordinating simple to complex study visits
• Maintaining investigator site files
• 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 Assistant Clinical Research Coordinator will work with a preceptor to learn the regulations, guidelines, and institutional policies that govern the proper conduct of research at National Jewish Health and learn to manage the operational aspects of clinical research.

• Learns and 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.
• Masters all study materials, including but not limited to protocols, informed consent forms, and all other essential study documents for assigned studies.
• Learns and 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.

• 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.
• Collaboration/Teamwork:
  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.
• Patient Relations:
  Meeting patient and patient family needs; taking responsibility for a patient’s safety, satisfaction, and clinical outcomes; using appropriate interpersonal techniques to resolve difficult patient situations and regain their confidence.

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• Be available to work as scheduled and report to work on time.
• Be willing to accept supervision and work well with others.
• Be well groomed, appropriately for your role and wear  visibly.
• Be in compliance with all departmental and institutional policies, the Employee Handbook, Code of Conduct and completes Net Learning by due date annually.
• Promotes a workplace culture based on mutual respect and merit, where all individuals are treated fairly and provided with equal opportunity to contribute to the mission and goals of the institution.
• Adheres to safe working practices and at all times follows all institutional and departmental safety policies and procedures.
• Wears appropriate PPE as outlined by the infection control policies and procedures.
• Demonstrates compliance with all state, federal and all other regulatory agency requirements.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor's degree…