Clinical Research Coord I

Description

Essential Job Responsibilities:

• Recruitment and coordination of trial subjects covering informed consent, screening subjects through inclusion and exclusion criteria, and adhering to safety and compliance issues
• Coordination and management of the clinical trial, generating source documents on Microsoft Word, time management, visit coordination, product dispensing and accountability, managing monitoring visits, and communication with sponsor and authorities
• Data collection and management, obtaining medical histories and vital signs, performing phlebotomy, lab processing and shipping, recording and management of AEs, completing CRFs, filing and archiving, and resolving queries
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

Education:

• Background in a medical field and/or completed college level human body related courses. 
• Certifications and/or licenses are preferred but not required: CCRC, CNA, CMA, LPN

Experience:

• Previous clinical research experience is preferred but not required. 

Other Requirements:

• Excellent written and verbal communications skills
• Highly motivated, organized and strong attention to detail.

Performance Requirements:

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
• Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, designing forms, and other office procedures and terminology.

Skills:

• Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.

Abilities:

• The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing and in conversation.
• The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.

Equipment Operated: Standard office equipment including computers, fax machines, copiers, printers, telephones, etc., and medical equipment including ECG machines, blood pressure cuffs, centrifuge, phlebotomy tools, etc.     

Work Environment: Position is in a well-lighted office environment. Occasional evening and weekend work.

Mental/Physical Requirements: Involves sitting approximately 50 percent of the day, walking or standing the remainder, but percentage may vary depending on the trials being conducted.