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Requisition no: 508994
Work Type: Full Time
Location: Campus|Medical Center
School/Department: null
Categories: Research (Lab and Non-Lab)
Job Type: Officer of Administration
Bargaining Unit: N/A
Regular/Temporary: Regular
End Date if Temporary: N/A
Hours Per Week: 35
Salary Range: Commensurate with experience
Position SummaryThe Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC) will be responsible for managing the day-to-day activities of an innovative clinical research portfolio involving participant engagement. Collaborating with a variety of institutional and Center-wide teams, as well as performing independently, s/he will lead the implementation of complex, standard protocols involving administering questionnaires, and measurement of blood pressure and other physiological parameters. The CRC will ensure eligibility criteria, track, collect and validate research data; coordinate with data management staff to develop, implement, monitor, and evaluate electronic data capture systems; manage electronic study files; coordinate with outside labs to secure study visit space and services; organize team meetings and provide necessary administrative support to meet the goals of the projects.Responsibilities
Recruitment, enrollment and informed consent of study participants
Administration of standardized questionnaires
Purchase of required supplies from multiple vendors
Instruction in study procedures such as urine collections and ambulatory and home blood pressure
Conduct of laboratory visits under controlled conditions
Collection of physiologic and anthropometric measures
Perform phlebotomy procedures and collect blood specimens
Utilization and management of electronic monitoring devices and data collection tools
Organization of records
Maintenance of case report forms (CRFs)
Data entry and cleaning
Creation of consort diagrams and reports
Facilitation of participant compensation
Maintenance of research supply inventory
General equipment upkeep
Collection of high quality research data through analysis of issues associated with the conduct of questionnaires, utilization of devices and assessment of the degree of participant burden through frequent, formal and informal communication with the principal investigator
Dissemination of consort diagrams and presentations at team meetings
Support the implementation of pilot studies for the principal investigator and/or junior faculty members as needs arise
Providing leadership through the development and implementation of strategic plans to enhance enrollment/utilization of study participants, tracking devices, assessment of trends, and identification of areas for improvement and evaluating success in study/component metrics.
Perform other related duties as required.
Minimum Qualifications
Requires a bachelor's degree or equivalent in education, training, and experience, plus two years of related experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Research experience preferred
Laboratory experience preferred
Leadership roles in academic or community settings
Experience with research data entry into databases
Experience with the public in a service-related or occupational role preferred
Speaks Spanish (not a required qualification but a plus)
Other Requirements
Excellent phone, interpersonal, and written communication skills.
Able to multitask in a diverse and demanding environment with frequently shifting priorities.
Proactive, extremely organized and detail-oriented.
Able to demonstrate flexibility in workload/work hours to meet critical deadlines.
Able to adapt to flexible work environments (office, clinical area, community outreach, home visits).
Strong record of interpersonal engagement.
Able to demonstrate the ability to balance working both independently and collaboratively.
Expected to have an excellent rapport with participants and other research coordinators, faculty and staff at the Center and in our clinical work environments.
Flexible hours (shifts between 7:00 am to 7:30 pm), and work days required.
Able to adapt to flexible work environments.
Able to demonstrate flexibility in workload/work hours to meet critical deadlines.
Excellent phone, interpersonal, and written communication skills.
Able to multitask in a diverse and demanding environment with frequently shifting priorities.
Proactive, extremely organized and detail-oriented.
Strong record of interpersonal engagement.
Able to demonstrate the ability to balance both working independently and collaboratively.
Participation in Medical Surveillance Program.
Must successfully complete systems training requirements.
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