Clinical Research Coordinator I (Finance)

The Department of Neurology conducts a very high volume of clinical research. With multiple divisions in investigational products in testing phases and comparison trials there are many patients being seen within the open trials. This position coordinates multiple studies independently with high enrollment. Will facilitate training of clinical research staff as required per protocol. Coordinates the more complex clinical trials per protocol requirements and assists junior staff with troubleshooting to avoid protocol deviations. Manages inventory of supplies and assists with forecasting needs for future studies.Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.

FLSB1310 Equivalency:
4 years of directly relevant experience may be substituted for bachelor's degree.
6 years of directly relevant experience may be substituted for master's degree.

This position may be subject to a Level 1 or Level 2 criminal background check

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• Provides direct support to lead coordinator or coordinate and serve as project lead for projects that are simple to moderate in complexity at the site level.
• Performs patient clinical assessments for clinical trial visits for assigned clinical trial protocols including scheduling with vendors which may include other departments or outside facilities. This may include phlebotomy, sample processing, vitals, ECGs and other delegated clinical assessments per assigned protocols. Participates in the screening, enrollment, and retention of study participants at the site.
• Conducts study visits and data collection throughout research study.
• Assist with implementation of procedures and activities of assigned study protocols at the site.
• Communicates and collaborates with the study team and clinical team delegated on site specific protocols.
• Collaborates with the preparation and submission of site study documents.
• Assist with coordination, preparation, and conduct of site monitoring visits, audits and inspection.
• Assist with site inventory maintenance (order materials necessary for research projects or lab activities) and other vendor follow-up items (lab report retrieval, medical record retrieval)
• Assist with site inventory maintenance (order materials necessary for research projects or lab activities) and other vendor follow-up items (lab report retrieval, medical record retrieval)
• Monitor clinical study activity at the site to ensure compliance with the protocol, site SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures) and all applicable regulations, including HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) regulations.
• Provides guidance to less experienced staff at the site.