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The Section for Adolescent Medicine within the Division of General Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine at Emory University School of Medicine, in affiliation with Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta and Grady Healthcare, conducts research aimed at improving the diagnosis, management, and prevention of health problems in adolescence. The two faculty physician researchers collaborate with students, clinical trainees, public health practitioners, community members, and academic faculty from around the country on projects related to PrEP and HIV Prevention, Cardiovascular Health Promotion, Contraceptive Care, Mental Health Care, and Medical Education.

The Clinical Research Coordinator II handles administrative activities generally associated with the conduct of clinical trials. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• 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.

ADDITIONAL JOB DETAILS:

• Manages all research activities in support of the Section for Adolescent Medicine.
  
• Prepares and submits regulatory and ethics applications, including initial applications, amendments, and annual renewals to entities such as the Emory Institutional Review Board (IRB), clinical trials registries, and the National.
• Institutes of Health Develops, manages, and executes project timelines in collaboration with investigators.
  
• Compiles and reviews project metrics and accomplishments through the development and maintenance of research databases and reports.
  
• Coordinates research study-related meetings and communications.
  
• Manages research-related budgets, including purchasing supplies, submitting invoices, and coordinating with departmental financial analysts.
  
• Develops plans for program growth, including conducting landscape analyses, literature reviews, and assisting with grant preparation and submission.
  
• Contributes to the development and implementation of program related communications such as conference presentations, academic articles, websites, or multimedia productions.
  
• May participate in direct participant recruitment including performing chart reviews, informed consent, administering surveys, and conducting interviews or focus groups.
  
• May participate in data analysis using quantitative and qualitative methods.
  
• May train and supervise other research related staff including students and clinical trainees.
  
• Performs related 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.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience in a related field such as project management or clinical research.
  
• Knowledge of human subjects research study design and regulations.
  
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while working with various stakeholders.
  
• Accuracy and attention to detail.
  
• Ability to work independently with minimal oversight.
  
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in teams.

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.

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