Emory University is a leading research university that fosters excellence and attracts world-class talent to innovate today and prepare leaders for the future. We welcome candidates who can contribute to the excellence of our academic community.

This position is a part of Emory’s Prevention Epicenter (PEACH) research program. The PEACH II program is a CDC-funded initiative addressing healthcare-associated infections caused by multidrug-resistant organisms (MDROs) across the healthcare delivery spectrum. This research program includes a portfolio of research that can influence or change standard practices and fill gaps in current infection prevention guidance. Projects advance transdisciplinary research incorporating human factors engineering, microbiome therapeutics, environmental microbiology, and bioinformatics.

The Clinical Research Coordinator II handles administrative activities generally associated with the conduct of clinical trials. This position will provide essential support for two clinical trials investigating the use of Fecal Microbiota Transplant (FMT) as a novel biotherapeutic to prevent infections caused by multidrug-resistant organisms (MDROs). The trials are being conducted at Emory University Hospital, Emory LTACH, and several nursing homes in the Atlanta area. The Clinical Research Coordinator will work under the supervision of the study coordinators and will assist with day-to-day study operations.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assisting with the collection of patient swabs and biological specimens
• Reviewing medical charts for relevant clinical data
• Supporting data entry and quality checks
• Providing general logistical and administrative support for study activities
• Traveling to study sites in the Atlanta area as needed
• Manages research project databases, develops flow sheets and other study related documents, and completes source documents/case report forms.
• Provides guidance to less experienced staff.
• Interfaces with research participants, determines eligibility and consents study participants according to protocol.
• Approves orders for supplies and equipment maintenance.
• Assists in developing recruitment strategies and conducting screenings for study participants including interviews and questionnaires.
• Supervises collection of study specimens and processing.
• Establishes case packages for study procedures, monitors scheduling of procedures and charges, coordinates other services as needed.
• Ensures compliance with research protocols, reviews case report forms and audits for accuracy with source documents, attends monitoring meetings with sponsors.
• Prepares regulatory submissions.
• With appropriate credentialing and training may perform phlebotomy or diagnostics.
• Performs related approved responsibilities as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 

• High School Diploma or GED and five years of clinical research experience.
• Or two years of college in a scientific, health related, or business administration program and three years clinical research experience.
• Or a licensed as a practical nurse (LPN) and two years clinical research experience.
• Or a Bachelor's degree in a scientific, health related, or business administration related program and one year of clinical research experience.
• Or a 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.

NOTE: This role will be granted the opportunity to work from home regularly but must be able to commute to Emory University on a flexible weekly schedule based upon business needs.  Schedule is based on agreed upon guidelines of department. This role requires residency in the state of GA. Emory reserves the right to change remote work status with notice to employee.

Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law. Emory University does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training. Students, faculty, and staff are assured of participation in university programs and in the use of facilities without such discrimination. Emory University complies with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veteran's Readjustment Assistance Act, and applicable executive orders, federal and state regulations regarding nondiscrimination, equal opportunity, and affirmative action (for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities). Inquiries regarding this policy should be directed to the Emory University Department of Equity and Civil Rights Compliance, 201 Dowman Drive, Administration Building, Atlanta, GA 30322. Telephone: 404-727-9867 (V) | 404-712-2049 (TDD).

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