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We are looking for a full-time research coordinator to run clinical trials related to Cystic Fibrosis at the CF Clinic at Emory University and Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta. We offer a dynamic work environment and competitive salary and seek an individual who feels at ease while working with a diverse, interdisciplinary team, and who will demonstrate initiative and growth in this position. This position is best suited for a detail-oriented, well-organized candidate who can communicate well and who will put a high priority on customer service relating to patients and families as well as research partners, vendors and sponsors. The main trial for which we are hiring this position is a clinical trial funded by the NIH. A non-industry trial is more detail dependent as there is no CRO or Sponsor to organize or monitor the trial. All organization and monitoring is done at the site level. Any candidate with related experience will be strongly considered. Internal Emory candidates are preferred as the study runs through various Emory avenues and local knowledge will give a candidate a head start.

 

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Independently manages significant and key aspects of a large clinical trial or all aspects of one or more small trials, or research projects.
• Trains and provides guidance to less experienced staff.
• Oversees data management for research projects.
• Interfaces with research participants and resolves issues related to study protocols.
• Authorizes purchases for supplies and equipment maintenance.
• Determines effective strategies for promoting/recruiting research participants and retaining participants in long term clinical trials.
• Periodically audits operations including laboratory procedures to ensure compliance with applicable regulations; provides leadership in identifying and implementing corrective actions/processes.
• Monitors IRB submissions and responds to requests and questions.
• Interfaces with study sponsors, monitors and reports SAEs; resolves study queries.
• Provides leadership in determining, recommending, and implementing improvements to policies/processes.
• Assists in developing grant proposals and protocols.
• With appropriate credentialing and training may perform phlebotomy, specimens collection or diagnostics.
• May perform some supervisory duties.
• Performs related approved responsibilities as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• (1.) High School Diploma or GED and seven years of clinical research experience. OR
• (2.) Two years of college in a scientific, health related or business administration program and five years of clinical research experience OR
• (3.) Licensed as a Practical Nurse (LPN) and four years of clinical research experience OR
• (4.) Bachelor's degree in a scientific, health related or business administration program and three years clinical research experience OR
• (5.) Master's degree, MD or PhD in a scientific, health related or business administration program and one year of clinical research experience Certified Research Administrator (CRA) or Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC) preferred.

This position is intended to support clinical research and all clinical training requirements must be tracked and monitored through Emory Healthcare under the credentialing category of CLINICAL RESEARCHER.

 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• An independent ability to execute a clinical trial is important for this position. Experience running every portion of a clinical trial is preferred.

• Ability to maintain study records and documentation.

• Manages research project databases, and completes source documents/case report forms.

• Ability to work with third party electronic data capture (EDC) systems. RedCap will be the data system in use for the specified trial.

  • Experience creating, developing, editing RedCap data capture systems is an additional plus.

• Prior phlebotomy experience is preferred.

NOTE: Position tasks are generally required to be performed in-person at an Emory University location.  Remote work from home day options may be granted at department discretion. Emory reserves the right to change remote work status with notice to employee.

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