Clinical Research Coordinator

Department: MED-Ophthalmology
Salary/Grade: EXS/5

Target hiring range for this position will be between be range is as be $51,346-$60,000 per year. Offered salary will be determined by the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.

Job Summary:

Coordinates clinical research studies, performing related tasks such as Best Corrected Visual Acuity (BCVA) measurements and other related ophthalmic research activities. Collects information, recruits, screens, selects, determines eligibility, and enrolls study participants and ensures subjects follow the research protocol. Ensures that all study activities are completed by strictly following Good Clinical Practices (GCP) & all current local, state, & federal laws, regulations, guidance, policy & procedure developed by the NU Institutional Review Board (IRB), Food & Drug Administration (FDA) Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), & the International Conference on Harmonization (ICH).

Specific Responsibilities:

• Schedules logistics, determines workflows, and secures resources for assigned ophthalmology clinical research trial(s)
• Recruits, screens, selects, determines eligibility, obtains consent, and enrolls trial participants, collects information, and answers questions under supervision of a medically licensed professional
• Perform basic medical assessments after completion of required training/certification such as Best Correct Visual Acuity, collecting vital signs, obtaining weight, and performing phlebotomy, etc.
• Manages research workflow components, collects, prepares, processes, and submits participant data and samples to appropriate entities, adhering to research protocols i.e. timely follow up visits, resolving queries, reporting adverse events, ensuring regulatory compliance, maintaining research activity records for billing purposes, training staff members, collaborating with clinic staff, etc.
• Identifies work unit resources needs and manages supply and equipment inventory levels
• Serves as an initial point of contact for clinical research participants and clinical staff, providing information regarding research procedures, expectations, and informational inquiries. Ensures participants follow the research protocol and alerts Principal Investigator of issues
• Acts as a mentor in regard to education of junior coordinators.

Miscellaneous

Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's or higher degree in a major such as social or health science or related; OR appropriate combination of education and experience and 2 years' research study or other relevant experience required.

Preferred Qualifications:

Successful completion of a full course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a master's or higher degree in a major such as social or health science or related; OR appropriate combination of education and experience and 1 year research study or other relevant experience. Supervisory or project management experience required.

Experience working with patients and families in clinical settings preferred

Knowledge of biology or medicine gained through education or prior work experience preferred

Benefits:
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