Senior Clinical Research Coordinator - OUD Genomics

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Job Summary
The Brain Bioethics Lab in the Department of Neurosurgery is seeking a full-time Senior Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC-Senior) to join our team. The CRC-Senior will oversee regulatory and operational needs for an NIH-funded study examining the ethical, clinical and legal challenges associated with the use of genetic tests for substance use disorders in clinical care. The CRC-Senior will help develop and implement the study’s standard operating procedures, assist with onboarding and training of junior clinical research coordinators (CRCs), and ensure high-quality study execution and compliance. The CRC-Senior will also contribute to project execution, including employing qualitative and survey methods to collect and analyze data, and assist with manuscript preparation. This position is ideal for candidates with prior research experience who are ready to take on higher-level, independent, program development responsibilities.

 

Job Summary

Job Profile Summary
Summary
Following established policies, procedures, and study protocols, provides assistance on clinical research studies, including recruiting, evaluating, and consenting patients for studies; collecting and organizing patient data; scheduling patients for study visits; performing clinical tests such as phlebotomy, EKGs, etc.; maintaining and updating data generated by the study. Additionally, it provides input into determining study subject suitability and input into recruitment strategy. Performs data analysis, interpretation, QA/QC, and assists in completing reports and presentations.

Does this position require Patient Care?
No

Essential Functions
-Assists with determining the suitability of study subjects and acts as a resource for patients and families.

-Has input into recruitment strategies and may contribute to protocol recommendations.

-Administers scores and evaluates study questionnaires.

-Maintains research data, patient files, regulatory binders, and study databases.

-Performs data analysis and QA/QC checks and organizes and interprets data.

-Assists with preparation for annual review and assists PI in completing study reports and presentations.

-May assist with training and orientation of new staff members.

 

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor's Degree Science required

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?
Yes

Licenses and Credentials

Experience
Related post-bachelor's degree research experience 1-2 years required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Ability to work more independently and as a team member.
- Computer literacy, analytical skills, and ability to resolve technical problems.
- Ability to interpret the acceptability of data results.
- Working knowledge of data management programs.

 

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

Key Responsibilities

Leadership,  Training, and Program Development

• Oversee study operations and assist with coordinating all study activities between the Brain Bioethics lab and external collaborators.
• Assist with development of standard operating procedures and quality assurance systems for study
• Contribute to creation of study templates, database management, and training materials for new study staff
• Train and mentor entry-level CRCs and study interns, ensuring adherence to the lab’s standard operating procedures and best practices.

Study Coordination and Execution

• Work with study PIs to manage day-to-day study activities, including study recruitment, coordination and scheduling of study interviews, and coordination of team meetings.
• Develop and maintain project timelines, recruitment benchmarks, and operational workflows.
• Assist with data collection (semi-structured interviews, surveys, chart reviews) and quality control checks, using REDCap, EPIC, and other programs.
• Assist with data analysis (qualitative interview data and quantitative survey data) using Dedoose, Excel, R