Research Coordinator-Senior

Under limited supervision, responsible for planning, directing, and supervising complex administrative and fiscal functions of a unit directly engaged in research. May lead or mentor lower level team members. SUPERVISION The Research Coordinator-Senior is supervised by the Pediatrics Research Center Principal Investigator and Co-Investigators.

Responsibilities Screens patients for protocol eligibility and participation in clinical trials. Participates in the coordination and monitoring of patient treatment. Monitors and evaluates patient response to protocol treatment in collaboration with the physician.

Provides education regarding study activities to patient, relatives and other clinical staff as necessary per protocol. Processes human specimens per protocol including blood, urine, sputum, buccal swabs, etc. Prepares regulatory documents for Institutional Review Board and/or sponsor Demonstrates competence to perform assigned responsibilities in a manner that meets the age specific and developmental needs of patients served by the department.

Appropriately adapts assigned assessment and/or service methods to accommodate the unique physical, psychosocial, cultural, spiritual, age specific and other developmental needs of each patient served Responsible for the complete administrative research process for a defined group to include pre/post award activities and regular communications and meetings with faculty and staff. Coordinates multiple research protocols and grant submissions; monitors budgets, spending, purchasing and participant payments.

May conduct literature searches and assist with publications. Prepares and submits regulatory documents to the Institutional Review Board to obtain and maintain approval for research studies. Monitors ongoing activities to ensure compliance with local, state & federal regulations.

Coordinates educational sessions and journal review meetings; collaborates to provide education and proctor/mentorship opportunities; may oversee the activities of student associates. Maintains research subject files for each study and enters all subject data into research database. Performs all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications Demonstrated knowledge in grant administration, research coordination, data collection, and/or facilitating the patient experience in research projects. Working knowledge with electronic health record systems and familiarity with medical terminology. Ability to coordinate the diverse components of the project by quality project planning, execution and change control to achieve required balance of time, cost and quality.

Strong written and verbal communication skills to include the ability to generate high quality, technical writing and written/oral presentations. Proficient in using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and databases. Detail oriented with meticulous planning, organizational and negotiating skills.

Phlebotomy skills preferred Knowledge in providing participant compensation and invoicing a study sponsor Knowledge in grant administration, research coordination, data collection, and/or facilitating the patient experience in research projects. Knowledge with electronic health record systems and familiarity with medical terminology. Ability to coordinate the diverse components of the project by quality project planning, execution and change control to achieve required balance of time, cost and quality.

Strong written and verbal communication skills to include the ability to generate high quality, technical writing and written/oral presentations. Proficient in using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and databases. Familiarity with utilizing research portals, such as RedCap.

Detail oriented with meticulous planning, organizational and negotiating skills . WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL

Works in a well lit, temperature controlled environment. May encounter exposure to body fluids and exposure to infectious disease. OTHER: Must successfully complete the pre-employment/post job offer health screening and the annual screening each year thereafter as an associate Education Bachelor's Degree in a related field is required.

License/Certification CPR certification is required

Full time