Research Coordinator

Clinical Research Coordinator

Children's Minnesota is one of the largest pediatric health systems in the United States and the only health system in Minnesota to provide care exclusively to children, from before birth through young adulthood. An independent and not-for-profit system since 1924, Children's Minnesota is one system serving kids throughout the Upper Midwest at two free-standing hospitals, nine primary care clinics, multiple specialty clinics and seven rehabilitation sites. As The Kids Experts™ in our region, Children's Minnesota is regularly ranked by U.S. News & World Report as a top children's hospital.

This position is part of a team that coordinates two International Rare Tumor Registries which are united in efforts to improve survival for children and adults facing these rare cancers. These registries focus on understanding what causes these rare tumors, how to find them earlier, and how to target and cure these tumors more effectively and with fewer long term side effects. The department at Children's of Minnesota provides care for children of all ages with all types of malignancies including brain tumors, solid tumors, and leukemia; and blood disorders such as sickle cell disease, bleeding disorders, and anemia.

The Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC) serves as the project manager for assigned projects and works directly with the Research Program manager and Clinical Research Associates I & II to coordinate and implement studies. Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Organize and manage all aspects of assigned research activities and ensure compliance with study protocols and overall clinical research objectives
• Contribute methodological and technical expertise in the design, implementation, analysis and reporting of research
• Prepare regulatory submissions to the Institutional Review Board, and maintain compliance with all federal and local agencies in accordance with Good Clinical Practice guidelines
• Provide support to the preparation and management of grants
• Perform budget preparation and management, as needed
• Facilitate and manage study-related communications (including, but not limited to communication with investigators, collaborators, regulatory bodies, and site monitors)
• Proficiency at Interacting with patients and families for securing informed consent, scheduling research visits, and collection of data
• Oversight of data collection and entry processes
• Manage personal career development and administrative tasks

Location: Hybrid DHS Study Required: No

Baccalaureate in a health-related field and at least four years of clinical research-related experience; or registered nurse with a current license to practice, and at least two years of clinical research experience; or two years of clinical research-related experience and a master's degree in a related field. At least one year of experience working with children is preferred. SoCRA or ACRP certification preferred. The CRC must be a detail-oriented person with strong writing, communication, and computer skills; (s)he must have the ability to manage multiple projects.