Job Description

Job Description:

• Coordinates all aspects of conducting clinical trials including: screening, enrollment, subject follow-up, completion of the case report form, and adverse event reports.

• Maintains accurate and complete documentation of signed informed consent, relevant IRB approvals, source documentation, Case Report Forms (CRF's), drug dispensing logs, and study related communication.

• Plans and coordinates patient schedule for study procedures, return visits, and study treatment schedules.

• Ensures Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) are implemented and documented in accordance to study sponsor, primary investigator, and regulatory agency specifications.

• Prepares and maintains protocol submissions and revisions.

• Educates patients about study procedures to be performed, visit schedule, what to report between and during visits, and potential side effects.

• Performs assessments at visits and monitors for adverse events.

• Organizes and attends site visits from sponsors and other relevant study meetings.

• May recruit and interview potential study patients. May obtain, possess, and transport specimens to appropriate laboratory according to established aseptic techniques.

• Coordinates and may participate in quality assurance reviews conducted by study sponsors, federal agencies, or specially designated review groups.

• Analyzes study-related documentation, such as protocol worksheets, procedural manuals, adverse event reports, institutional review board documents, or progress reports.

• Accountable for all tasks in basic clinical studies.

• Assists with various professional, organizational, and operational tasks under direct supervision

• Uses knowledge of clinical studies to coordinate the collection of analyzable clinical research data and/or samples.

• Performs other related work as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelorâ™s Degree or experience greater than 2 years in the related field.

Experience:

• Knowledge of medical terminology/environment.

• Relevant experience greater than 2 years.

Preferred Competencies

• Ability to interact and communicate with clarity, tact, and courtesy with patrons, patients, staff, faculty, students, and others.

• Ability to communicate with tact and diplomacy.

• Strong organizational skills.

• Strong communication skills (verbal and written).

• Excellent interpersonal skills.

• Strong data management skills and attention to detail.

• Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Adobe Acrobat.

• Ability to understand complex documents (e.g., clinical trials).

• Ability to handle competing demands with diplomacy and enthusiasm.

• Ability to absorb large amounts of information quickly.

• Adaptability to changing working situations and work assignments.

Working Conditions

• Ability to bend, crouch, or stoop.

• Ability to lift loads up to 49lbs.

• Hybrid position with majority of work being done in-person/ on-site.

Application Documents

• Resume (required)

• Cover letter (preferred)

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