Scheduled Hours

40

Position Summary

The Pathology Research Collaborative is seeking a clinical research specialist to help oversee and coordinate complex clinical research studies. The ideal candidate will serve as a resource to provide comprehensive information to clinical research staff by promoting a smooth operation of clinical research. They will work collaboratively with multiple faculty members to ensure study start-up and completion and will be responsible for preparation of budgetary reports and ensures billing and regulatory compliance standards are maintained.

Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Assists in protocol development, budget development, dispensing of study funds for multi-clinical research projects; provides high level of direct and indirect support direct.
• Works with PI to design, perform and evaluate research procedures; confers with PI to assist in developing plans for research projects and discuss the interpretation of results; collaborates in the preparation of manuscripts for publications and preparation of grant proposals to sponsoring agencies; assists in the preparation of amendments to protocols and/or modifications to study design as appropriate.
• Directs the planning, implementation and coordination of clinical trials sponsored by industry, government, non-profit foundations, or private organizations and serves as the established point of contact for the study; prompts communications to ensure the shortest possible timeframes for start-up.
• Tracks in a coordinated manner the IRB approval process, contract execution, ancillary approvals, credentialling requirements, regulatory documents, and other study-start-up requirements in partnership with the study PI and study team.
• Serves as a resource to the clinical research staff, ensuring appropriate procedures and explains policies and procedures; ensures that research projects are completed according to IRB and federal guidelines.
• Develops and implements policies and procedures; provides comprehensive direction to clinical research personnel; may participate in the hiring, training and evaluation of clinical research staff.
• Provides Study Coordinator functions and performs all duties associated with the coordination and implementation of clinical research study/projects, data collection and the management of data generated by study protocols.
• Researches and recommends new methods and procedures to maintain standards and improve quality.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.

Required Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor’s degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education.

Certifications/Professional Licenses:

The list below may include all acceptable certifications, professional licenses and issuers. More than one credential, certification or professional license may be required depending on the role.

Basic Life Support - American Heart Association, Basic Life Support - American Red Cross

Work Experience:

Clinical Or Research (4 Years), Supervisory (1 Year)

Skills:

Not Applicable

Driver's License:

A driver's license is not required for this position.

More About This Job

Required Qualifications:

• Basic Life Support certification must be obtained within one month of hire date.
• Basic Life Support certification (Online BLS certifications, those without a skills assessment component, are not sufficient to meet the BLS requirements).

Preferred Qualifications

Education:

No additional education unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Certifications/Professional Licenses:

No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Work Experience:

No additional work experience unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Skills:

Analytical Thinking, Clinical Research, Interpersonal Communication, Leadership, Oral Communications, Prioritization, Problem Solving, Written Communication

Grade

C13

Salary Range

$68,100.00 - $105,500.00 / Annually

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