General Summary of Position We are actively recruiting for a few experienced Clinical Research professionals to join our team at MedStar Health Research Institute in Washington, DC as a Clinical Research Coordinator II. Implements and coordinates research and administrative procedures for the successful management of clinical trials. Performs diverse administrative duties requiring analysis, sound judgment and a high level of knowledge of study specific protocols. Enters study and/or research participant data into the Clinical Trial Management System (CTMS) as applicable. Primary Duties and Responsibilities
Regulatory responsibilities include the oversight and/or responsibility for the Intuitional Review Board (IRB) submissions, and other related regulatory forms (e.g., scientific review), and adhering to the timelines of the study start-up process; developing informed consent documents and other documents as applicable; supporting the safety of clinical research participants; ensureing the appropriate delegation of study related tasks (i.e., Delegation of Authority).Explains the informed consent process and the study to the research participant (e.g., purpose, duration, risks/benefits) and obtains all required signatures; ensures the research participant has sufficient time and opportunity to ask the investigator medical questions; documents the informed consent process in the source document and provides the research participant with a copy of the informed consent.Develops an effective recruitment plan (e.g., central recruitment core); recruits research participants and discuss study protocol; educates research participants about protocol expectations and meets with research participants for each visit and maintains accessibility to discuss any questions or concerns regarding the study;Oversees the development of advertising materials; participates in teleconferences and/or meetings to review study progress and conduct.Data entry responsibilities include the completion and maintenance of case report forms and reviews data against the research participant's medical record for completeness and accuracy; addressing all queries, clarifications and outstanding data queries and appropriately communicating with the sponsor and/or Contract Research Organization (CRO); completing and submitting case report forms on as close to a real time basis" as possible.
Minimum Qualifications Education
- Bachelor's degree or an allied health or related professional degree required, or equivalent work experience
Experience
- 2 years of relevant clinical research experience required
- Experience in a healthcare setting preferred
- Undergraduate and/or work experiences that demonstrates aptitude for research facilitation preferred
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Verbal and written communication skills.
- Basic computer skills preferred.
This position has a hiring range of $58,656 - $98,384
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