Clinical Research Coordinator

Job Overview

Fairview is looking for a Clinical Research Coordinator to join our team at our Community Health & Wellness Hub in St. Paul, MN. The Clinical Research Coordinator coordinates all aspects of clinical trials and research studies from protocol development through closeout. The Clinical Research Coordinator will typically coordinate clinical trials of moderate-risk/complexity. This position is a learned professional responsible for troubleshooting and resolving problems independently and with appropriate research teams and research sources available. Responsible for interpretation, application of and compliance with Federal Regulations, Good Clinical Practice, and University and Clinical Partner policies as it relates to assigned protocols as well as application of subject matter knowledge.

Position Details:

• 1.0 FTE (80 hours per pay period)
• day shift
• as needed weekends
• onsite role

In this role, you will:

• Partner with our Recruitment team to develop tools that help recruiters screen potential participants. This includes a thorough understanding of the trial criteria for participation, an understanding of the disease under study and our local population, the fit with current research portfolio, and any external resources that may be needed
• Conduct a detailed analysis of study protocol to support budget/contract negotiations
• Identifies and recommends start-up enrollment goals and recruitment strategies
• Creates study-specific tools in the EMR-Epic and materials for protocol implementation
• Collaborates with team members in preparing regulatory documents, including IRB application, informed consent, and recruiting materials
• Educates internal and external parties about new studies, providing guidance in understanding and implementing study protocols
• Partner with Physicians and Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) for trial visits, including providing needed resources and trial details on an enduring basis throughout the trial
• Ensures that the well-being of research participants is safeguarded, and that participant’s rights are protected
• Participates in site initiation meeting
• Conducts the informed consent process with potential research subjects in accordance with all regulatory, ethical and Institutional Review Board (IRB) requirements
• Conducts follow up visits per protocol, within defined parameters, and ensures thorough and accurate documentation using Good Documentation Practices
• Ensures study participant safety and clinical trial protocol adherence using Good Clinical Practices
• Ensures timely reporting of study required data that is thorough, complete, and accurate 
• Participates in sponsor study initiation meetings
• As needed, provide clinical care, within guidelines
• Support trial implementation in a variety of clinical settings including ambulatory clinic, inpatient areas, and procedure areas

Required Qualifications

• B.S./B.A. in health care, scientific or related plus at least 4 years of experience or
• Advanced degree in health care, scientific or related plus 2 years of experience or a combination of related education and work experience to equal eight years
• Knowledge of navigating Electronic Medical Records - Epic

Fairview offers a generous benefit package including but not limited to medical, dental, vision plans, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, PTO and Sick and Safe Time, tuition reimbursement, retirement, early access to earned wages, and more! Please follow this link foradditional information: https://www.fairview.org/careers/benefits/noncontract

An individual's pay rate within the posted range may be determined by various factors, including skills, knowledge, relevant education, experience, and market conditions. Additionally, our organization prioritizes pay equity and considers internal team equity when making any offer. Hiring at the maximum of the range is not typical. If your role is eligible for a sign-on bonus, the bonus program that is approved and in place at the time of offer, is what will be honored.