Clinical Research Coordinator IV; Time-Limited - Anesthesiology

Job Title

The candidate will join a developing team focused on improving chronic pain outcomes through lifestyle-based and behavioral interventions.

The laboratory's work integrates sleep, physical activity, diet, and mindfulness to better understand how everyday behaviors shape pain, function, and quality of life. Drawing on clinical trials and large-scale health data, the laboratory aims to develop practical, scalable approaches to pain management that move beyond just medications and procedures. For interested individuals, there are opportunities to engage in all aspects of the Principal Investigator's research studies, including consent, biospecimen acquisition and processing, database management, analysis, and regulatory matters.

This candidate will become part of an environment that fosters excellence in science, teamwork, and the betterment of understanding pain disparities. This is a two year time-limited position.

• May perform duties inclusive of those delegated to a Clinical Research Coordinator III and/or Clinical Research Supervisor.
• Works under the Principal Investigator's (PI) guidance to meet the research objectives of the project(s). Provides oversight and coordinates complex and/or multi-site clinical research.
• Utilizes critical thinking in the management of clinical trials.
• May be assigned to special projects for the department's/division's research program (i.e., educational, policy development, written procedures, compliance strategies, development of standard operating procedures, auditing/monitoring of trials being conducted, etc.).
• May assist in providing supervision to members of the research team including training of new staff; serving as point of reference for current research staff; staff scheduling and performance feedback.
• Utilizes elements of project management to monitor ongoing financial state, patient recruitment milestones, and personnel resources necessary to conduct the research. May assist financial and grant administrators with federal and sponsor funded trials.
• Researches and recommends new methods and procedures to maintain standards and improve quality.
• May order supplies needed for the research projects and research group.
• Investigator Initiated Research Project Specific Tasks
  • Acts as primary liaison to Principal Investigator (PI) to develop plans for investigator-initiated research projects; prepares budgets and assists in preparing grant proposals to sponsoring agencies; writes or assists in writing initial study protocol and instructional manuals; preparation of amendments to protocols and/or modification to study design, as appropriate.
  • Reviews journals, abstracts, and scientific literature to keep abreast of new developments and to obtain information regarding previous studies to aid in the planning of new studies.
  • Prepares study progress reports and data safety monitoring reports for PI and funding agencies.
  • May assist in the interpretation of study data and results; may prepare oral and written reports and presentations and/or assist with preparation of manuscripts for publication.
• Performs other duties incidental to the work described above.

Job Location/Working Conditions

• Normal office environment

Physical Effort

• Typically sitting at a desk or a table

Equipment

• Office equipment

Education:

Bachelor's degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education.

Certifications /Professional Licenses :

Basic Life Support
- American Heart Association, Basic Life Support
- American Red Cross

Work Experience:

Clinical Research (4 Years), Lead Position (1 Year)

Skills:

Not Applicable

Driver's License:

A driver's license is not required for this position.

Required Qualifications:

• Basic Life Support certification
  • Online Basic Support certifications, those without a skills assessment component, are not sufficient to meet the Basic Life Support requirements.
  • Basic Life Support certification must be obtained within one month of hire date.
• (Optional Based on Department) SOCRA/ACRP certification

Education:

Master's degree

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