Clinical Research Coordinator - Rheumatology

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Clinical Research Coordinator opening in the Division of Rheumatology for projects related to acute and chronic pain. The Research Coordinator will play a key role in research projects under the direction and guidance of 1 Principal Investigator and will also be part of a larger Rheumatology research core. This person will be a collaborative member of our team and will help to develop a research portfolio focused on understanding and improving outcomes for children with pain.

The Research Coordinator will also work on a variety of projects using a range of methodologies (quantitative and qualitative). The ideal candidate will have specialized training in public health, epidemiology, and statistical analysis, with an interest in chronic pain and an understanding of research practices and Institutional Review Board (IRB) procedures. This person will need to exercise discretion and judgment in execution of research protocols, analysis of data, and general project support.

Research Coordinator will conduct literature searches and article retrievals; perform clinical research involving patient enrollment; data entry, retrieval and analysis; coordination of study visits; participate in research meetings to gain a better understanding of protocol issues and project developments; assist in preparation of grants, IRB documents, manuscripts and presentations; assist in overseeing and coordinating student research assistants.

• Adhere to an IRB approved protocol.
• Participate in the informed consent process of study subjects.
• Support the safety of clinical research patients/research participants.
• Coordinate protocol‑related research procedures, study visits, and follow‑up care.
• Screen, recruit and enroll patients/research participants.
• Maintain study source documents.
• Under the supervision of PI report adverse events.
• Understand good clinical practice (GCP) and regulatory compliance.
• Educate subjects and family on protocol, study intervention, etc.
• Comply with Institutional policies, standard operating procedures (SOPs) and guidelines, and with HIPAA and management of confidential materials.
• Must comply with federal, state, and sponsor policies.
• For multi‑site studies or collaborations, support communication and meeting scheduling across teams.

• Manage essential regulatory documents.
• Register study on Clinical Trials.gov as appropriate.
• Complete case report forms (paper & electronic data capture) and address queries.
• Submit documents to regulatory authorities (e.g. IRB, FDA, etc.) and/or review/monitoring boards (ie, DSMB, independent safety officer).
• Facilitate pre‑study, site qualification, study initiation, and monitoring visit as appropriate.
• Facilitate study close out activities as appropriate.
• Coordinate research/project team meetings.
• Collect, process and ship samples as applicable to the protocol.
• Schedule subject visits and procedures.
• Retain records/archive documents after study close out.

• High School Diploma / GED Required
• Bachelor's Degree Preferred

• At least two (2) years of clinical or research related experience Required
• At least three (3) years of clinical or research related experience Preferred

• Basic knowledge…