Clinical Research Coordinator III - School of Medicine, Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics - Emory University

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Description:

The Division of Research in the Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics at Emory University seeks an experienced Clinical Research Coordinator III to complement their research team as we conduct a large, multi-site randomized controlled trial designed to test care models for reducing postpartum complications. The ideal candidate will be a dynamic and motivated professional with experience working in a multidisciplinary team. Duties will include proper conduct of the initiation of clinical research protocols, successful participant recruitment, monitoring, and follow-up, data collection and entry, completion of regulatory documentation for review by the IRB, Offices of Clinical Research and Compliance, and other agencies, and liaison building with internal and external collaborators, sponsors, and regulatory committees. Experience with Emory and Grady regulatory committees is beneficial and candidates with previous women’s health research experience will be given priority. Our team values diversity, equity and inclusion to best address disparities and promote health equity. The primary work location for this position is downtown Atlanta at Grady Hospital.

 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Independently manages significant and key aspects of a large clinical trial or all aspects of one or more small trials, or research projects.
• Trains and provides guidance to less experienced staff.
• Oversees data management for research projects.
• Interfaces with research participants and resolves issues related to study protocols.
• Authorizes purchases for supplies and equipment maintenance.
• Determines effective strategies for promoting/recruiting research participants and retaining participants in long term clinical trials.
• Periodically audits operations including laboratory procedures to ensure compliance with applicable regulations; provides leadership in identifying and implementing corrective actions/processes.
• Monitors IRB submissions and responds to requests and questions.
• Interfaces with study sponsors, monitors and reports SAEs; resolves study queries.
• Provides leadership in determining, recommending, and implementing improvements to policies/processes.
• Assists in developing grant proposals and protocols.
• With appropriate credentialing and training may perform phlebotomy, specimens collection or diagnostics.
• May perform some supervisory duties.
• Performs related approved responsibilities as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or GED and seven years of clinical research experience.
• Or two years of college in a scientific, health related or business administration program and five years of clinical research experience
• Or licensed as a Practical Nurse (LPN) and four years of clinical research experience
• Or bachelor's degree in a scientific, health related or business administration program and three years clinical research experience
• Or master's degree, MD or PhD in a scientific, health related or business administration program and one year of clinical research experience Certified Research Administrator (CRA) or Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC) preferred.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ideal candidate is a licensed practical nurse (LPN).
• Priority given to those with health education experience.
  
• Previous research experience in a team setting, preference given to those with clinical trial experience
  
• Previous experience in successful research recruitment of participants
  
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  
• Experience with Redcap and Excel
  
• Experience with Epic EHR systems and MyChart
  
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to produce high quality work independently
  
• Highly motivated with strong attention to detail and organization skills
  
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and efficiently
  
• Exceptional teamwork and interpersonal skills; ability to communicate in a cross-functional environment
  Women’s, minority and reproductive health experience will be given priority
  

This position is intended to support clinical research and all clinical training requirements must be tracked and monitored through Emory Healthcare under the credentialing category of Clinical Researcher.

 

NOTE: Position tasks are generally required to be performed in-person at an Emory University location.  Remote work from home day options may be granted at department discretion. Emory reserves the right to change remote work status with notice to employee. 

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