The Behavioral Trials Office is looking for a Clinical Research Coordinator I to support our mission of providing efficient coordination of diverse behaviorally-focused clinical research, including behavioral intervention trials and observational research. Our work spans a variety of pediatric departments and developmental stages. The Clinical Research Coordinator I is responsible for managing elements of a clinical study in order to meet all protocol obligations while following ICH/GCP guidelines; and departmental/institutional standard operating procedures. These elements include but are not limited to; start-up activities, launch activities, day to day management of a study, data coding and analysis, and study closure activities.

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Essential Job Functions:

• Recruits, consents and enrolls participants according to ICH/GCP regulations, and participants’ rights through institutional IRB, federal and state regulations; answers questions related to the protocol procedure as applicable; acts as a patient/family advocate.
• Ensures that the participant meets inclusion/exclusion criteria; alerts the investigator when the participant’s safety is in jeopardy, there is a protocol deviation, or when the participant requests premature study termination.
• Collects and manages research data and participant information per the IRB approved protocol. Data collected may include archival data, standardized and semi-structured assessments, observational or technology assisted data (e.g. Actigraphy), human biological specimens, and/or laboratory analytical procedures. Such activities may be performed independently and may require evening and weekend hours.
• Completes data coding/scoring/entry and statistical analyses as directed by the Principal Investigator. Creates visual representations of analyzed data and collaborates on dissemination of research results.
• Completes screening sheets and recruitment logs.
• Creates source documents and/or databases that facilitate systematic data collection and/or aid in protocol execution, management. and record keeping; and conducts accurate and timely participant data collection.
• Collaborates, coordinates, and schedules participant study visits with study partners (e.g., other hospital services, the PI/sub-I, community partners, parallel studies).
• Adheres to departmental quality control guidelines.
• Maintains recruitment/data collection records and essential documents, including assistance with IRB submissions and modifications.
• Note: Regular, reliable and consistent attendance is an essential job function. Employees are expected to perform work as scheduled. Please see the physical requirements for this position listed below.

Education, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Education:

• Associates degree or equivalent work-related experience required. BA/BS preferred.
• Certifications: Ability to obtain CRA/CRC certification in a timely manner.

Skills:

• Experience and interest in working with diverse populations.
• Understanding of medical terminology and clinical research preferred.
• Working knowledge of PCs and word processing and data management software.
• Demonstrated analytical skills with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to engage participants effectively over the telephone and in person.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Goal-oriented and self-directive, ability to balance multiple priorities.
• Ability to actively participate as a team player and to work collaboratively with research participants, supervisors, and coworkers.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Flexible hours are required to accommodate data collection during some evening and weekend hours. 

Experience:

• Previous experience in clinical research or health care related field preferred.

The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individual so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his/her supervision. EOE M/F/Disability/Vet