Clinical Research Coordinator

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Job Summary

The Clinical Trials Office (CTO) is seeking motivated, detail-oriented individuals to join our team as a Clinical Research Coordinator.  The Clinical Trials Office is a centralized clinical research office that supports clinical researchers in all disciplines within the Cancer Center.  Our office promotes and facilitates clinical research by providing comprehensive services to physicians conducting clinical trials while ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements.      

The Clinical Research Coordinator I (CRC I) works under general supervision to support the team in enrolling eligible patients on oncology clinical trials and ensuring all protocol mandated assessments are completed as required to comply with institutional and federal regulations governing clinical research.  This position involves direct patient contact. 

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:    

Job duties will be performed under general supervision by the Clinical Research Manager.
The following list provides some examples of the duties which may be required in the CRC 1 role; however tasks will be adapted depending on the needs of the team: 

•    Assist clinical team in screening potential patients for study participation
•    Schedule all protocol required tests and procedures 
•    Coordinate patient appointments with physicians, nurses, and all test areas
•    Coordinate and schedule clinical safety laboratory specimen draws and ensure timely results are available to providers
•    Prepare pre-visit communication for providers to ensure required assessments are completed and documented
•    Maintain point of contact communication with enrolled patients and assist with front line questions regarding study participation
•    Develop protocol specific flow charts, intake sheets, and other tools to ensure protocol compliance and proper data acquisition
•    Coordinate, obtain, process, and ship protocol required tissue samples 
•    Ensure collection, processing (e.g. spin/separate/freeze) and send out of required correlative research blood samples.
•    Obtain vital signs and perform EKGs as required for individual studies 
•    Administer quality of life assessments as required for individual studies

SKILLS/ABILITIES/COMPETENCIES REQUIRED: 

•    Careful attention to detail
•    Good organizational skills
•    Ability to follow directions
•    Good communication skills 
•    Computer literacy
•    Working knowledge of clinical research protocols 
•    Ability to demonstrate respect and professionalism for subjects rights and individual needs

WORKING CONDITIONS: 

•    Duties will primarily be performed in an ambulatory/clinical office setting 
•    Will require occasional travel between the various sites, as needed
•    Access to personal transport is required

 

Education
Bachelor's Degree Related Field of Study required

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?
Yes

Licenses and Credentials

Experience
Some relevant research project work 0-1 year preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Careful attention to detail and good organizational skills.
- Ability to follow directions.
- Good interpersonal and communication skills.
- Computer literacy.
- Working knowledge of clinical research protocols.
- Ability to demonstrate respect and professionalism for subjects' rights and individual needs.

 

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

 

Onsite

 

102 Endicott Street

 

40

 

Regular

 

Day (United States of America)

 

Pay Range

$21.00 - $29.01/Hourly

 

 

Grade

5

 

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