Clinical Research Coordinator I - Heart Institute, Cheng Lab

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The Clinical Research Coordinator I works independently providing study coordination including screening of potential research participants for protocol eligibility, presenting non-medical trial concepts and details, and participating in the informed consent process. The incumbent will be responsible for accurate and timely source documents, data collection, documentation, entry, and reporting including timely response to sponsor queries. This position presents this information at research staff meetings and ensures compliance with all federal and local agencies including the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and local Institutional Review Board (IRB).

This position supports Kidney Transplant clinical research, which focuses on improving outcomes in transplant through development of interventions focused on quality of life, reducing surgery burden, improving early detection, and enhancing imaging techniques.

• Schedules research visits and procedures for enrolled participants.
• In collaboration with the physician and other medical personnel, documents thoroughly on Case Report Forms (CRFs) the following; changes in research participant condition, adverse events, concomitant medication use, protocol compliance, response to study drug.
• Maintains accurate source documents related to all research procedures.
• Responsible for compiling and reporting on each study including information related to protocol activity, accrual data, workload, and other research information.
• Notifies direct supervisor about concerns regarding data quality and study conduct.

• Collects and documents specimens for translational studies.
• Performs study assessments.
• Collects wearable device data.
• Assess lean body mass.

Acquires quality of life data

Education:

• High School Diploma/GED is required.
• Bachelor's degree is preferred.

Licenses/Certifications:

• ACRP/SoCRA (or equivalent) certification is preferred.

Experience:

• One year of clinical research or coordinating clinical research trials experience is required.