Responsibilities

Position Summary

This is a full-time position (40 hrs/wk) in Ob/Gyn to conduct clinical research studies. In particular this individual will be responsible for recruitment and administrative responsibilities for several studies under the direction of the Principal Investigator. This individual will screen and recruit potential study candidates and perform interviews, data/specimen collection, chart reviews, and data entry. Must work well as part of a team, be able to complete project tasks independently as requested, be comfortable with a variety of databases, be detail-oriented, and at all times demonstrate the ability to interact in a professional and positive manner in both verbal and written communications.

Responsibilities

Engagement and monitoring of study subjects (50%):

60% Schedule and conduct study visits, consenting participants and explaining study protocols to ensure patient compliance. Works independently with input from the PI. Is responsible for subject tracking, ensuring form completion, and adherence to protocol.

20% Assist in developing protocol with PI, recruitment strategies, and monitors target enrollment numbers. Manage and track all subject incentive payments with petty cash. Interface with PI to update on enrollment status and any issues that arise during the study.

20% Study administration, form creation, participates in advertising material development, and coordination of study with PI. Is solely responsible for the day-to-day operations of the study and must use independent judgment.

Information Management (40%):

10% Completes interviews and phone calls with subjects as required by protocol.

10% Completion of source documents: CRFs, follow up phone calls, and subject mailings.

5% Provide collection, labeling, and coordination of study specimens to be delivered to the laboratory; insure labeling is sequential and interfaces with lab labeling system.

5% Perform chart reviews and information abstraction/recording, phone communications with subjects, fax/mail as necessary as pertains to enrolled subjects at your site.

5% Perform data entry and integrity checks; enter data into web based database and respond to sponsor data queries as they arise.

5% Interface with study monitors to answer any questions and keep complete regulatory and subject documentation.

Research Team Collaboration (10%):

5% Coordinate with the PI, the sponsor, and the data monitors to ensure regulatory and other documents are complete and on time.

5% Attend team meetings and conference calls as needed.

Required Competencies

This position requires the ability to work independently. The candidate must possess strong interpersonal skills in order to communicate with subjects, team mates, and other hospital staff. The applicant must be willing to develop the logistics of subject enrollment, be persistent and flexible in assuring on-going subject cooperation/compliance, be detail oriented, and possess excellent data collection skills. Computer skills required.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree and 1-2 years’ experience in clinical research coordination; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Knowledge of Microsoft Office 2010 and Windows 2007 software preferred. Experience with data entry or management preferred. Clinical Research Coordinator Certification preferred. Phlebotomy training preferred. Must have a vehicle to travel between study locations (reliable/efficient transportation). Must be able to work occasional weekends and in late afternoons/early evenings on some weekdays.

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How To Apply

All applicants must apply online.

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Pay Range

Pay Range: $20.92 - $29.29 Hourly

The referenced pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within the job’s compensation range, and will be determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations.

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