Project Coordinator, Urology Surgery

Job Description - Project Coordinator, Urology Surgery (3286782)
Project Coordinator, Urology Surgery

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Working very independently and under very minimal supervision from the Assistant Director and/or Principal Investigator, provides support for Oncology related clinical research studies. The Project Coordinator may be responsible for the following activities: making independent judgment of the suitability of potential subjects for clinical trials, developing and implementing patient recruitment strategies, recommending changes to protocols, collaborating with our Institutional Review Board and providing overall strategic, day-to-day management to ensure critical deliverables adhere to the overall trial or project timelines.
Key responsibilities include: organization of study start-up (writing, literature searches, electronic data collection tools, broad study organization), oversight of the development of study protocols and data management, coordination of all meetings and preparation of documents and reports to the Institutional Review Board; progress reports; dissemination of findings including manuscript and presentation development.
This role must be capable of leveraging process-based management techniques to effectively manage and track small to large-scale projects across multi-disciplinary teams and collaborations. This individual must be able ensure a high level of satisfaction with a focus on responsiveness, resolution of problem situations, and successful completion of deliverables. Candidate must demonstrate ability to proactively identify and improve projects and processes.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Coordinates the implementation, both internally and externally, of sponsored clinical research studies.
Initiates and maintains contact with study participants. Responsible for screening applicants, ensuring they meet appropriate criteria, and makes independent judgment as to the suitability of their participation. May be required to perform clinical tests such as phlebotomy, EKGs, etc.
Working in concert with Principal Investigator and/or Research Manager or designee, develops and implements subject recruitment strategies.
Develops, organizes, and/or maintains the study database. Responsible for data validation and quality control.
Interacts with subjects with regard to study, including patient education, procedural instruction, follow-up. May serve as a liaison between subject and physician.
6. In conjunction with Assistant Director and Principal Investigator, develops and implements new research protocols including design, data collection systems and institutional review board approval.
7. Recommends changes to research protocols.
8. Performs literature searches, as appropriate.
9. Assists PI or Assistant Director with preparation for presentation and written published articles.
10. Assists with regulatory documentation as directed by project manager.
11. Responsible for training and orienting new staff. May serve as a team leader or in a supervisory capacity in a smaller area.
12. Support the coordination, management, and analysis of data
14. Manage and coordinate IRB guidelines and confidentiality requirements for assigned research projects
15. May be involved in the management of other research staff or be required to oversee the work of more entry level staff.
16. All other duties as assigned.
B.S. or B.A.
2+ years relevant research experience. Sound independent judgment and competence in research methodologies.
Familiarity/working knowledge of databases such as Excel, Access, REDCap.
Ability to work as a member of a matrix team.
Familiarity with medical topics and research methodology is essential.
Initiative, ability to work independently, and attention to detail are necessary.
Ability to effectively multitask, prioritize, and juggle multiple projects is required.
Effective oral and written communication skills are necessary.
Past authorship on publications preferred.
SKILLS/ ABILITIES/ COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:
Ability to work independently.
Excellent interpersonal skills are required for working with the study participants.
Good oral and written communication skills.
Analytical skills and the ability to resolve technical or research problems and issues and to interpret the acceptability of data results.
Knowledge of clinical research protocols.
High degree of computer literacy.
Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize a variety of tasks.
Careful attention to detail.
Ability to demonstrate professionalism and respect for subjects’ rights and individual needs.
Knowledge of data management programs.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Works in a normal research office environment, with occasional visit to Research Laboratory and Clinic Space.
B.S. or B.A.
2+ years relevant research experience. Sound independent judgment and competence in research methodologies.
Familiarity/working knowledge of databases such as Excel, Access, REDCap.
Ability to work as a member of a matrix team.
Familiarity with medical topics and research methodology is essential.
Initiative, ability to work independently, and attention to detail are necessary.
Ability to effectively multitask, prioritize, and juggle multiple projects is required.
Effective oral and written communication skills are necessary.
Past authorship on publications preferred.
SKILLS/ ABILITIES/ COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:
Ability to work independently.
Excellent interpersonal skills are required for working with the study participants.
Good oral and written communication skills.
Analytical skills and the ability to resolve technical or research problems and issues and to interpret the acceptability of data results.
Knowledge of clinical research protocols.
High degree of computer literacy.
Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize a variety of tasks.
Careful attention to detail.
Ability to demonstrate professionalism and respect for subjects’ rights and individual needs.
Knowledge of data management programs.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Works in a normal research office environment, with occasional visit to Research Laboratory and Clinic Space.

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