Research Coordinator II

req#: 258564

Location: Akron, OH

Facilities: Akron General Medical Center ,

Professional Area: Research and Data

Department: 1013 LRI Center For Clinical Research-Research Innov and Educ

Job Code: T99498

Schedule: Full Time

Shift: Days

Coordinates the compliant implementation and conduct of human subject research projects typically of medium workload and medium complexity.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinates the implementation and conduct of research projects ensuring adherence to research protocol requirements which may include:  maintenance of regulatory documents and binders, data management, IRB submissions and communication of such to the research team.
• May be responsible for reporting/completion of Serious Adverse Events and/or safety log as defined per protocol as they occur and completion of Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and sponsor forms in accordance with GCP guidelines. 
• Communicates with sponsors, monitors, research personnel to ensure all aspects of study compliance.  
• May serve as a liaison between investigators, research personnel, outside study personnel and central research administration offices to assist in protocol interpretation, enrollment and safety questions. 
• Collaborates with study team to schedule pre-site selection visits, site initiation visits, webinars, monitoring and close-out visits. 
• Collaborates with primary investigator, sponsor and research staff to plan, conduct and evaluate project protocols, including research subject recruitment. 
• Monitors and reports project status. 
• Completes regulatory documents, data capture and monitoring plans.
• Completes protocol related activities. 
• As delegated, may be required to attain and maintain clinical competencies for unlicensed caregivers such as phlebotomy, vital signs, ECG, POC testing and other testing as required.  
• Monitors research data to maintain quality.
• Understands basic concepts of study design. 
• Demonstrates comprehension of assigned research protocols. 
• Develops and maintains knowledge of research protocol to coordinate the comprehensive and compliant execution of assigned protocols. 
• Assists with preparation for audits and response to audits.
• May assist in the development and maintenance of research tools, such as spreadsheets, questionnaires and/or brochures.
• Maintains study personnel certification records (License, CV, CITI).
• Maintains professional relationships, including frequent and open effective communication with internal and external customers.
• Documents the education and training of research personnel as needed. 
• May participate in the conduct and documentation of the informed consent process.
• May assist PI with research study design and development of the research protocol.
• May contribute to research project budget development.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED required.  
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in health care or science related field preferred. 
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in health care or science related field may substitute for two years of experience requirement.

Languages:

• Language required
• Language preferred

Certifications:

• None required.

Complexity of Work:

• Demonstrated proficiency with a variety of computer-based skills, especially in the use of word processing, spreadsheets, database and presentation software, and the ability to undertake internet searches.
• Solid written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be self-directed with demonstrated ability to work in collaboration and cooperation with members of a multidisciplinary team.
• Continually demonstrates competency with defined requirements for the position as established by Cleveland Clinic. Education preference.

Work Experience:

• Minimum three years’ experience as a Research Coordinator I or performing the role of a Research Coordinator I. Associate's or Bachelor's degree in health care or science related field may offset two years of experience requirement.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to perform work in a stationary position for extended periods
• Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment
• Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information
• In some locations, ability to move up to 25 pounds

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.
• May require working irregular hours.

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

Pay Range

Minimum hourly: $22.85

Maximum hourly: $34.85

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