Associate Research Coordinator-PRN

Overview

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This job evaluates, initiates, and maintains activities related to the conduct of clinical trials with the assistance and guidance of departmental staff. Communicates with external funding agencies and sponsors, other departments, departmental staff, and patients to ensure the understanding of the requirements of conducting and participating in clinical trials. Organizes and manages all patient care requirements of the company with the direction and approval of other research staff.

• Assists in recruiting study participants and screening study participants for eligibility on the telephone, in the clinic, and other settings as required.
• Coordinates and oversees patient (study participant) activity as it relates to the conduct of research and clinical trials including informed consent under direction and supervision of more senior research staff.
• Arranges necessary tests and procedures in accordance with protocol requirements and reports results to the investigator.
• Performs clinical laboratory activities as required per protocol.
• Develops and maintains all required documentation as it relates to the conduct of assigned clinical trials and associated patient care.
• Completes data entry into sponsor-specific data entry systems and/or supports data coordinator, including query resolution.
• Conducts daily work and clinical trial activity in accordance with Good Clinical Practice Guidelines.
• Adapts behavior to the specific patient population, including but not limited to respect for privacy, method of introduction to the patient, adapting explanation of services or procedures to be performed, requesting permissions and communication style.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Work Experience: 1 year of relevant research or clinical experience OR Bachelor’s degree in life science or related field.
• Certifications: Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association within 60 days of hire. Exceptions will be granted for those in fully remote status.
• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
  • Knowledge of medical and clinical research terminology and processes.
  • Familiarity with ICH guidelines for ethical conduct of research.
  • Ability to follow the investigational plan in execution of study visits.
  • Strong organizational and time management skills and ability to multi-task and pay close attention to detail.
  • Knowledge of the requirements and regulations associated with the conduct of clinical trials and other related research activity.
  • Proficiency in using computers, software, and web-based applications, including working knowledge of Epic.
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills.
  • Organizational and time management skills and ability pay close attention to detail.
  • Ability to travel throughout and between facilities and work a flexible work schedule.

Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. The physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Sedentary Work. The job should be rated Light Work when it requires walking or standing to a significant degree or when it requires sitting most of the time but entails pushing and/or pulling of arm or leg controls.

Duties performed routinely require exposure to blood, body fluid and tissue. The incumbent works in a patient care area and has an occupational risk for exposure to all communicable diseases. There may be occupational risk for exposure to hazardous medications or hazardous waste within the environment through receipt, transport, storage, preparation, dispensing, administration, cleaning and/or disposal of contaminated waste.

The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Please refer to the job description to determine whether the position you are interested in is remote or on-site. Individuals who reside in and will work from the following areas are not eligible for remote work position:
Colorado, California, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Vermont, Washington, and Washington D.C.

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