Research Coordinator II, Surgical Research
Listed on 2026-09-30
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Healthcare
Clinical Research
Location: Columbia
Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.
Job SummaryResponsible for the implementation, management and oversight of clinical trial research studies including the education of research staff, healthcare team member, participants and their caregivers. Registers, compiles, submits and oversees clinical data, monitors study compliance and maintains a system for effective data flow for patients on clinical trials. Manages patient visits and implements protocol related procedures. Responsible for monitoring and communicating study participant progress and safety issues with the investigators, applicable regulatory agencies, health care team and study staff.
EssentialFunctions
All team members are expected to be knowledgeable and compliant with Prisma Health’s purpose:
Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.Manages study operations by coordinating day todaystudyoperationsand developing strategies to contribute tothe program growth.
Monitors study progress andmaintainscompliance with protocols and regulations
Supportsinvestigator-initiated studies byassistingwith protocol development, literature reviews, and creation of data collection tools. Coordinatesindustry sponsored clinical trials by implementingsponsor providedprotocols, completing required regulatory submissions, and ensuring adherence to study procedures and timelines.
Assistsincoordinatingresources to conduct trials including the development of data collection toolsandcommunication with ancillary departments to implement study related procedures.
Collaborates with Research Services officesandsponsoringor local agencies tosubmitrequiredstudy documents and ensure awareness of study progress, amendments, and regulatory activities.
Performs other duties as assigned.
- This is a non-management job that will report to a supervisor, manager, director or executive.
Education
- Bachelor’s Degree in Health Sciences or Business-related field of study.Experience
- Two (2) years of research experience in at least one of the following areas: pharmaceutical, academic, device, National Institute of Health(NIH), investigator-initiated studies or registry trials.
- In lieu of education and experience noted above an equivalent combination of work experience and academic experience may be considered.
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Required Certifications, Registrations, LicensesBLS is required within six (6) months of employment.
Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI) preferred.
If Allied Health Degree:
State certification/license in field.Some team members may be required to have a valid driver’s license to perform the essential functions of the role. In these situations, an acceptable motor vehicle record as defined by the Acceptable Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) Chart, and proof of auto insurance is required.
Knowledge,
Skills and Abilities
Ability to apply
Good Clinical Practice (GCP) principlesindependently across studiesKnowledge of clinical research regulations to daily operations
Ability toapplyprotocol requirementsandtroubleshoot visit issues
Ability to effectively use specialty‑specific terminology
Ability to independently interpret medical records with minimal assistance
Ability to independently manage quality dataabstractionandensure high-quality source documentation standards
Ability tomaintainongoing professional development byparticipatingin seminars, workshops, in-servicetrainings, and by staying current with relevant literature and emerging trends in the field.
Day (United States of America)
LocationVerdae Practices
FacilityUpstate Administrative Research Staff
DepartmentUpstate Administrative Research Staff-Practice Operations
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