Clinical Research Coordinator I

About This Role

This role assists with various activities related to human subject research within the Biomarker Exploration and Aging in Cancer and Health Equity (BEACH) lab. It involves gaining knowledge of clinical research procedures and protocols, maintaining logs, and assisting with data entry. The position is based in the Division of Supportive Care in Cancer, part of the Department of Surgery.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the administrative details required to conduct human subject research
• Work under supervision to learn and apply the details of standard protocols, including inclusion and exclusion criteria, informed consent procedures, study activities, source documentation, case report form (CRF) completion, and adverse event reporting
• Maintain all logs, including system data entry, in accordance with all pre-established Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• Assist in entering research data into data collection forms and/or study databases
• Practice continuous learning in accordance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP) standards and guidelines
• Maintain requisite skills and complete mandatory training in safety, equality, responsible conduct of research, continuing education, and research competencies
• Obtain and maintain various certifications applicable to the field and/or assigned subject matters
• Gain knowledge in medical research terminology
• Gain and practice proficiency in specific research software needed to manage clinical research protocols
• Keep up to date with new developments in the field by reading related literature and studying relevant clinical standards
• May present/share educational findings with other team members
• Participate in protocol-related training as required
• Comply with Good Clinical Practice and other applicable regulations
• Keep current with all federal, state, sponsor, and institutional policies, laws, standard operating procedures, and guidelines
• Keep current with industry standards, best practices, and trends in therapeutic areas relevant to research studies
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• High School diploma required
• Associate's degree preferred
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience

Nice to have:

• Ability to understand and follow simple research protocols and procedures
• Ability to adhere to applicable safety and/or infection control standards
• Ability to understand and follow data integrity standards and processes
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills, and ability to work well in teams
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (e.g. Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), email, and internet