Clinical Research Coordinator at Foundation for Atlanta Veterans Education and Research, Inc.

Decatur, Georgia, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

09 Sep, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

11 Jun, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Patient Recruitment, Phlebotomy, Data Management, Regulatory Compliance, Clinical Trial Coordination, Patient Education, Specimen Processing, Protocol Development, REDCap, Microsoft Access, MS Office, Communication Skills, Organizational Skills, Patient Evaluation, Auditing, Monitoring

Industry

Research Services

Description

Position Title: Clinical Research Coordinator Employment Status: Full-Time (40 hours/week) Position Summary The Clinical Research Coordinator will be responsible for, but not limited to, the following: - Identifying, recruiting and screening potential study participants, and conducting patient and family education accordingly. - Performing patient evaluations, administering medications and research instruments. - Making referrals to in-house or community professionals and serves as clinical resource. - Collecting and documenting data, assisting in developing data collection systems and compiling reports. - Collecting specimen, to include phlebotomy, processing and preparation for shipping, and vital signs. - Coordinating, implementing and evaluating clinical research trials, studies and projects to improve and advance clinical research within the organization. - Providing direction in the development of research protocols. - Providing leadership or assistance in identifying and writing study materials, brochures and correspondence. - Providing direction in auditing and monitoring activities. - Collaborating with multidisciplinary researchers to establish research programs that integrate new advances in clinical trials management. - Conducting on-going training of clinical trials staff, providing updated information on internal processes and resources and external benchmarks. - Ensuring compliance with research and health care regulatory requirements and guidelines. - Performing related responsibilities as required. Job Functions Function 1 (40%): Overall coordination of research administrative activities associated with the study, including data management. Function 2 (40%): Interface with research participants and perform related tasks, such as identifying potential participants, conducting patient interviews/questionnaires, collecting and processing samples (stool, blood, saliva), and collaborate with other coordinators to establish enrollment goals, etc. Function 3 (20%): Managing or assisting with regulatory submissions and the development/ submission of protocols, including content revisions, protocol amendments, and continuing review applications to Emory IRB and the VA R&D Committee. Liaise between the regulatory committees, Atlanta VA site and study sponsor to communicate study progress and challenges. Minimum Requirements Education: High school or GED is required. Bachelor's or Master's degree in science, public health, business is preferred. Experience: 5+ years of research experience with a H.S. diploma or GED. 2+ years of research experience with a Bachelor's degree. 1+ year of research experience with Master’s degree. Ideally, experience in performing research-related study activities is beneficial for a successful incumbent. These could include regulatory affairs, study procedures, processing/shipping biological specimens (particularly stool samples), and data entry or database management. REDCap and Microsoft Access experience is strongly preferred. Specific Skills: Phlebotomy certification is preferred. High level of attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Strong written and verbal communication skills. High level of use and comfort with MS Office products and other technological platforms. Friendly and people-oriented to ensure that the veteran population is engaged in a positive experience. Ability to achieve/exceed time-bound goals in both an independent and team environment. Capability to function independently after study-specific training. Must possess and demonstrate a strong desire to recruit and work with study patients. Special Knowledge, Licenses, Etc.: Certified Research Associate (CRA) or Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC) preferred. Relocation and Visa sponsorship are not available for this position. Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience. We are committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply! FAVER is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. FAVER provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, color, age, religion, protected veteran or disability status, or genetic information. This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the job and general nature and level of work performed by job holders within this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of qualifications, skills, duties and responsibilities or working conditions associated with the job, and is not an employment contract.

Responsibilities

The coordinator manages clinical research trials by recruiting participants, collecting and processing biological specimens, and documenting study data. They also handle regulatory submissions and collaborate with multidisciplinary researchers to ensure compliance with healthcare guidelines.