Are you passionate about making a difference in the health and well-being of African-American women? We’re looking for a dedicated and detail-oriented Clinical Research Coordinator I to join our team in a dynamic and impactful role.
As part of our research team, you’ll play a key role in advancing our understanding of heart and sleep health among African-American women. You’ll be responsible for recruiting and scheduling research participants, conducting onsite visits, and collecting valuable data that will drive important health discoveries. The Clinical Research Coordinator handles or assists with the administrative activities generally associated with the conduct of clinical trials. Position is full time 40 hours a week.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Maintains data pertaining to research projects, completes source documents/case report forms, and performs data entry.
- Assists with patient recruitment.
- Attends study meetings.
- Orders and maintains equipment and supplies.
- Reviews medical records and/or conducts screenings for recruitment of study participants, performs interviews and QOL questionnaires.
- Collects study specimen according to protocol which may include phlebotomy, processing, and preparation for shipping.
- Coordinates services, schedules procedures, creates and maintains case packages, and monitors charges.
- Assists with quality assurance and tracks regulatory submissions.
- Performs related approved responsibilities as required.
ADDITIONAL JOB DETAILS:
Key Responsibilities:
- Participant Engagement: Recruit and schedule African-American women for heart and sleep health studies.
- Data Collection: Conduct research visits in a clinical setting, administer questionnaires, and coordinate the collection of physical measurements and study specimens.
- Technology Management: Instruct participants on the use of sleep monitor equipment and ambulatory blood pressure monitoring, ensuring proper application and comfort.
- Data Integrity: Enter data into the Research Electronic Data Capture (Redcap) system efficiently, ensuring accuracy and adherence to study protocols.
- Participant Support: Email sleep and blood sample reports to participants post-visit, and maintain study equipment.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- High School Diploma or GED and three years of administrative support experience.
- Or two years of college in a scientific, health related, or business administration program and one year of admin support or customer service experience.
- Or be a licensed as a practical nurse (LPN) and one year admin support or one year of licensed practical nursing experience.
- Or a Bachelor's degree, Master's degree, MD or PhD in a scientific, health related or business administration program.
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:
- Experience recruiting and enrolling Black or African American adults in research studies.
- Reside in the metro-Atlanta area.
- 2 years of research experience.
- High level of attention to detail for accurate data collection, documentation, and protocol adherence.
- Ability to identify issues, troubleshoot problems, and propose effective solutions in the context of clinical research.
- Comfort and professionalism in interacting with study participants, obtaining informed consent, and conducting study visits.
- Phlebotomy experience or certification (training and certification can be arranged after hiring).
- Highly organized.
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
- Reliable transportation.
Why Join Us?
- Impactful Work: Contribute to groundbreaking research focused on improving heart and sleep health in African-American women.
- Collaborative Environment: Work closely with esteemed professionals like Dr. Tené Lewis and our dedicated research team.
- Professional Growth: Enhance your skills in clinical research within a supportive and innovative team.
This role is perfect for someone with a strong commitment to research integrity, a passion for participant care, and experience in clinical research protocols. If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact, we’d love to hear from you!
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.