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.

The Sonenblum Clinical Research Group within Emory's School of Nursing is seeking a dedicated Clinical Research Coordinator II to join their interdisciplinary team focused on innovative pressure injury prevention and healing research. Our work combines cutting-edge imaging technologies with clinical expertise to improve patient outcomes and reduce healthcare costs. This position will primarily support a research study examining early detection of pressure injuries using advanced thermal imaging technology in hospitalized patients, offering the opportunity to contribute to meaningful research that directly impacts patient care.

This role involves direct patient interaction in hospital settings, working closely with healthcare providers to enroll participants and collect non-invasive skin and wound imaging data. The successful candidate will be comfortable working with patients who have various types of wounds and skin conditions, as this is central to our research mission. You will collaborate extensively with clinical staff, study participants, and our interdisciplinary research team, including another experienced research coordinator.

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.

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 working in hospital or clinical settings.
  
• Background in wound care, nursing, or dermatology.
  
• Familiarity with medical imaging technologies.
  
• Strong interpersonal skills and comfort working with various patient populations.
  
• Experience with Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines.
  
• Proficiency with research databases and electronic data capture systems.
  
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently while maintaining collaborative relationships with clinical and research 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: 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.

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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