Clinical Research Coordinator II – Pediatric Asthma, Allergy Immunology & Pulmonary/Sleep Medicine

Position Description:

Purpose

Perform the day-to-day administrative activities of clinical research trial programs in Department of Pediatrics, Division of Pulmonary & Sleep Medicine and Division of Asthma, Allergy, & Immunology. Contribute to research dedicated to pediatric patients and families with Cystic Fibrosis, Asthma, Food Allergies, Bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD), and other conditions. Provide support to the team to facilitate the achievement of the program’s goals. Assist with recruiting, training, and supervising staff and managing the program budget.

Primary Functions

• Recruit, screen, enroll and obtain consent from program participants. Conduct or coordinate training for program participants.
• Coordinate research protocols including arranging necessary appointments and procedures, working collaboratively with other departments and institutions, and maintaining contact with study participants.
• Collect, analyze, and disseminate research data.  Report program data and progress to study investigators.  Work with Principal Investigator to develop, implement, and maintain comprehensive databases and files related to the program’s clinical research program and Quality Improvement initiatives.
• Identify problems or obstacles in the system/procedures related to implementation of the research protocols and communicate to the study investigators.
• Assure compliance with all relevant IRB and other regulatory agency requirements.
• Prepare IRB documents and reports. Evaluate and write of research protocols in collaboration with the study investigator.
• Collaborate on the development of program materials including educational materials, marketing materials, websites, forms, and reports.
• Maintain program timeline including tracking deadlines for program components.
• Coordinate program outreach activities including acting as a liaison with community organizations.  Organize internal and external meetings, site visits, and special events.
• Monitor study related budgets.  Participate in the development of program resources through literature searches, contact with outside programs, and review of funding opportunities.

Preferred Schedule:

Full-time role with expectations for coverage during core business hours and flexibility required as necessary to accommodate clinical needs.

Position Requirements:

Knowledge – Skills – Abilities

Knowledge of biology, chemistry, mathematics, documentation, and records management.

Data utilization, complex problem solving, critical thinking, resource management, and writing skills.

Specifications

Appropriate experience may be substituted for education on an equivalent basis

Minimum Required Education: Bachelor’s degree

Minimum Required Experience: 2 years            

Certification: CITI training within 90 days of hire

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