Clinical Research Coordinator- Neurology Epilepsy

Job Overview The Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC) within the Department of Neurology’s Clinical Research Office will lead coordination of an NIH‑funded study focused on seizure forecasting through longitudinal saliva sampling. The CRC reports to the Associate Director of Clinical Research and is responsible for study startup, patient screening and enrollment, informed consent, coordination with the epilepsy monitoring unit and clinical teams, and management of protocol milestones. Responsibilities Lead study startup, patient screening, enrollment, and informed consent while coordinating with the epilepsy monitoring unit and clinical teams. Oversee day‑to‑day operations and maintain study databases for screening, enrollment, withdrawals, and sample/seizure timing data. Serve as the primary point of contact for sponsor communications, regulatory documentation, and collaboration with a UCSF site. Provide occasional evening/weekend coverage and local travel within Connecticut as required. Interact directly with research subjects and staff for recruitment, consent, education, sample collection, transportation, storage, monitoring, compliance, and retention. Educate clinical staff on sample collection, meet regularly, and serve as their main contact for questions; participate in sample collection as needed. Coordinate shipment logistics for study materials (collection kits, wearables, freezers), train participants on at‑home collection and device use, and ensure proper handling and transport of biospecimens to Yale. Visit participants’ homes to set up freezers and provide training on proper sample collection and storage when necessary. Ensure freezers and wearables are functioning, sanitized before dispatch, and safely transported. Transport equipment locally as required. Monitor and log freezer temperatures to maintain sample integrity. Maintain accurate records of study participants, collected samples, and related metadata. Assist with amendments, renewals, and oversight of the human subjects research protocol. Monitor federal and state regulations, ensuring compliance with human subjects research and reporting requirements. Develop, implement, and manage standard operating procedures that meet state and federal requirements. Perform other duties as assigned. Required Skills and Abilities Proven experience obtaining informed consent and interacting with research participants; ability to collaborate effectively with clinical teams, track study activities, and document outcomes accurately and timely. Strong attention to study requirements, regulatory compliance, and accuracy; ability to prepare and submit regulatory documents throughout the life of the study; experience with IRB processes. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, strong organizational and time management abilities, and the ability to independently prioritize competing tasks and deadlines. Demonstrated independence and management skills, including critical thinking and problem‑solving to ensure effective study execution and compliance with sponsor policies. Exemplary time and attendance; ability to be flexible in schedule to attend to study needs, recruit subjects, and work as a team with other clinical research coordinators. Preferred Education, Experience, and Skills Bachelor’s degree in a health or research‑related discipline and three years of related work experience in a similar role. Strong preference for candidates who work with minimal supervision in a team environment and are receptive to direction and new processes. Familiarity with neurological clinical research is strongly preferred. Proven experience with EPIC, OnCore systems, and IRB submissions. Proven experience with office software and databases for documenting clinical research data. Preferred Licenses or Certifications Certified Clinical Research Professional (CCRP) or equivalent. Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Statement Yale is committed to basing judgments concerning the admission, education, and employment of individuals upon their qualifications and abilities. This policy prohibits discrimination in admissions, educational programs, or employment on account of a person’s sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, age, disability, status as a special disabled veteran, or veteran of the Vietnam era or other covered veteran. Yale University is a tobacco‑free campus. #J-18808-Ljbffr