Associate Clinical Research Coordinator - Research - Full Time

Exceptional care starts with exceptional people.

Exceptional care starts with exceptional people and teams. This job evaluates, initiates, and maintains activities related to the conduct of clinical trials with the assistance and guidance of departmental staff. Communicates with external funding agencies and sponsors, other departments, departmental staff, and patients to ensure the understanding of the requirements of conducting and participating in clinical trials. Organizes and manages all patient care requirements of the company with the direction and approval of other research staff.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

Contents are subject to change at the company's discretion.

Required – High school diploma or equivalent.

Work Experience

Required – 1 year of relevant research or clinical experience,

Bachelor's degree in life science or related field.

Exceptions will be granted for those in fully remote status.

Knowledge of medical and clinical research terminology and processes.

Familiarity with ICH guidelines for ethical conduct of research.

Knowledge of the requirements and regulations associated with the conduct of clinical trials and other related research activity.

Proficiency in using computers, software, and web-based applications, including working knowledge of Epic.

Ability to travel throughout and between facilities and work a flexible work schedule.

Assists in recruiting study participants and screening study participants for eligibility on the telephone, in the clinic, and other settings as required.

Coordinates and oversees patient (study participant) activity as it relates to the conduct of research and clinical trials including informed consent under direction and supervision of more senior research staff.

Performs clinical laboratory activities as required per protocol.

Develops and maintains all required documentation as it relates to the conduct of assigned clinical trials and associated patient care.

Completes data entry into sponsor-specific data entry systems and/or supports data coordinator, including query resolution.

Conducts daily work and clinical trial activity in accordance with Good Clinical Practice Guidelines.

Remains knowledgeable on current federal, state, and local laws, accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures compliance with all such laws, regulations, and standards.

This employer maintains and complies with its Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct, including the immediate reporting of any known or suspected unethical or questionable behaviors or conduct; All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Physical and Environmental Demands

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

and/or (3) when the job requires working at a production rate pace entailing the constant pushing and/or pulling of materials even though the weight of those materials is negligible. NOTE: The constant stress and strain of maintaining a production rate pace, especially in an industrial setting, can be and is physically demanding of a worker even though the amount of force exerted is negligible.

The incumbent has an occupational risk for exposure to all communicable diseases.

Because the incumbent works within a healthcare setting, there may be occupational risk for exposure to hazardous medications or hazardous waste within the environment through receipt, transport, storage, preparation, dispensing, administration, cleaning and/or disposal of contaminated waste. The risk level of exposure may increase depending on the essential job duties of the role.

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