Clinical Research Coordinator

Clinical Research Coordinator II

Join us as a Clinical Research Coordinator II - And play a key role in overseeing clinical site activities and ensuring high standards of patient care and data integrity.

What You'll Do:

• Conduct clinical studies according to FDA/GCP and ICH regulations and guidelines.
• Provide medical care to patients, always ensuring patient safety comes first.
• Schedule subject visits within protocol windows, ensuring scheduling capacity is maximized.
• Perform all defined study activities (i.e., informed consent, screening, and protocol procedures which include but are not limited to vital signs, pregnancy tests, height, weight, ECG's, etc.).
• Record all patient information and results from tests as per protocol on required forms.
• Where required, may complete IP accountability logs and associated information.
• Reports suspected non-compliance with relevant site staff.
• Ensures that IRB approval is obtained prior to study initiation and IRB requirements are met throughout the study.
• Promotes the company and builds a positive relationship with patients to ensure retention.
• Attend site initiation meetings and all other relevant meetings to receive training on protocol.
• May be required to call patients, do patient bookings and follow-up calls to confirm bookings or provide information or results.
• Logs/complete information on sponsor systems and ensures all information provided is accurate (i.e., case report forms, EDC, etc.) and ensures it is completed within timeframe.
• Gather and maintain source documents, updates patient files and notes, always ensuring relevant and most up to date information is recorded.
• Adhere to company COP/SCOP.
• May be required to dispose of waste according to standards and assist in keeping a general neat appearance of the facility.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent and relevant formal academic / vocational qualification.
• BLS certificate required.
• Previous experience to provide the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to 2+ years'). In some cases, an equivalency, consisting of a combination of appropriate education, training and/or directly related experience, will be considered sufficient for an individual to meet the requirements of the role.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Solid understanding of the clinical research process (i.e., GCP, SOPs, informed consent, safety monitoring, etc.)
• Capable of working independently, analyzing and working with attention to detail, processing and prioritizing sensitive complex information and problem solving
• Demonstrated ability to exercise discretion and sound judgement
• Good decision-making, negotiation and influencing skills
• Good communication skills and English fluency will be an advantage
• Good organizational skills
• Good proficiency in basic computer applications
• Good interpersonal skills to work in a team environment

Working Conditions and Environment:

• Work is performed in an office/ laboratory and/or a clinical environment.
• Exposure to biological fluids with potential exposure to infectious organisms.
• Exposure to electrical office equipment.
• Personal protective equipment is required such as protective eyewear, garments and gloves.
• Occasional travel may be domestic or international.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to work in an upright and /or stationary position for 6-8 hours per day.
• Repetitive hand movement of both hands with the ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists.
• Frequent mobility required.
• Occasional crouching, stooping, with frequent bending and twisting of upper body and neck.
• Light to moderate lifting and carrying (or otherwise moves) objects including luggage and laptop computer with a maximum lift of 15-20 lbs.
• Ability to access and use a variety of computer software developed both in-house and off-the-shelf.
• Ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand; with the ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
• Frequently interacts with others to obtain or relate information to diverse groups.
• Performs a wide range of variable tasks as dictated by variable demands and changing conditions with little predictability as to the occurrence. Ability to perform under stress. Ability to multi-task.
• Regular and consistent attendance.

Why Join Us?

When you join Thermo Fisher Scientific, you become part of a global team that values passion, innovation, and a commitment to scientific excellence. You'll work in an environment where collaboration and development are part of the everyday experience and where your contributions truly make a difference.

Compensation and Benefits

The hourly pay range estimated for this position based in Illinois is $26.00$43.00.

This position may also be eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our U.S. colleagues and their families can count on, which includes:

• A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan, including health incentive programs
• Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement
• At least 120 hours paid time off (PTO), 10 paid holidays annually, paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave), accident and life insurance, and short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policy
• Retirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan
• Employees' Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount