Clinical Research Coordinator-Sweitzer

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CLINICAL RESEARCH COORDINATOR – Psychiatry – BEHAVIORAL MEDICINE AND NEUROSCIENCES DIVISION – SWEITZER

Be You. Participates in or leads day to day operations of clinical research studies conducted by the Sweitzer Lab in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Duke North Pavilion; performs a variety of duties involved in the collection, compilation, documentation, and analysis of clinical research data. May oversee the work of junior staff and train or mentor others in clinical research tasks. Our team is seeking a highly motivated candidate with excellent attention to detail, strong interpersonal skills, and willingness to learn. The CRC will provide support on multiple studies within the Sweitzer lab encompassing a diverse participant population, including people in recovery from Opioid Use Disorder, people who smoke, and people with chronic pain. As a CRC working in this lab, you will be responsible for regulatory and administrative tasks, as well as proper documentation and study procedures for participants starting at screening and through study completion. Some study procedures that you will be responsible for are: recruitment, screening, participant scheduling and communication, consenting, inventory and accountability of investigational product, assisting with fMRI sessions, administering surveys and questionnaires, documenting adverse events, maintaining enrollment logs, maintaining and ordering equipment, and developing and submitting documentation for Institutional Review Board (IRB) review. A flexible schedule is required, including assisting with occasional evening and weekend study visits. Minimum Requirements: Work requires completion of an associate’s degree Work requires a minimum of two years of relevant research experience. A Bachelor’s degree may substitute for 2 years required experience Preferred Qualifications: Minimum one year of clinical research experience Experience or interest in working with addiction populations Experience working in REDCap Familiar with Duke systems and processes Other Requirements: This is a fully onsite position with occasional remote work opportunities Some evening and weekend flexibility is required to accommodate participant scheduling needs Be Bold. Position Description: Participates in or lead day-to-day operations of clinical research studies Employs and may develop strategies to maintain recruitment and retention rates and evaluate processes to identify problems. Escalates issues. Screens participants for complex studies. Develops or helps develop SOPs. Conducts activities for study visits in compliance with the protocol. Identifies adverse events (AEs), and determines whether or not they are reportable. Collaborates with the PI to determine AE attributes, including relatedness to study. Enters and collects data, and develops data entry or collection SOPs or tools. Ensures that studies are conducted in compliance with institutional requirements and other policies Knowledgeable in regulatory and institutional policies and processes; applies knowledge appropriately in study documentation, protocol submissions, and standard operating procedures (SOPs). Develops and submits documentation for Institutional Review Board (IRB) review in iRIS. Communicates with the IRB staff and reviewers, and handles issues appropriately. Choose Duke. The Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences, founded in 1943, is one of 26 departments in the Duke University School of Medicine (SOM). The department is comprised of more than 500 faculty, staff, and trainees. Our goal is to help people with behavioral health challenges live their best life. We pursue this goal through a three-fold mission of superior specialty and integrated patient care for all, ground-breaking research, and exceptional training and education. Duke University is consistently ranked among the top universities worldwide and is renowned for its cutting-edge research across disciplines. Beyond the engaging work, you'll also benefit from Duke's competitive benefits package, including health insurance plans, generous paid time off, retirement programs with employer contributions, tuition assistance for employees and their children, and more. Screening of Applications: Screening continues until position is filled. [Hiring team must screen applications as they come in and must continue screening ALL applications until position is filled.]

Anticipated Pay Range:

Duke University provides an annual base salary range for this position as USD $61,026.00 to USD $101,959.00. Duke University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position; candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills; internal peer equity; as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer.

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