Clinical Research Coordinator B (Division of Epidemiology)

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Posted Job Title

Clinical Research Coordinator B (Division of Epidemiology)

Job Profile Title

Clinical Research Coordinator B

Job Description Summary

The Clinical Research Coordinator B will perform a range of activities in the management of a randomized clinical trial comparing antibiotic regimens in hospitalized patients with sepsis. Day to day operational activities will include recruitment and enrollment (i.e., screening patients for eligibility, explaining the study to patients and their families, consenting patients if appropriate); coordinating collection of human biospecimens; laboratory processing and storage of human biospecimens; completing case report forms, abstracting data from electronic health records, and conducting telephone visits per protocol.

Job Description

Administrative responsibilities will include assisting with budget development, establishing workflows and operationalizing protocols; assisting with Institutional Review Board (IRB) filings and inquiries; safety monitoring and adverse event reporting; reviewing and approving research billing; organizing, maintaining, and assuring the accuracy of all study documentation including qualification materials/certifications; and preparing for and participating in study meetings. Lastly, the CRC-B will mentor/train less experienced research staff in the completion of their duties when required. Strong organizational and time management skills, the flexibility to multi-task, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team are required.

Job Responsibilities

• Screen, recruit, and consent participants as specified by clinical trial protocol. Ensure patients meet eligibility criteria and are fully informed of study details prior to obtaining informed consent.
• Perform and oversee biological sample collection and storage
• Collect data through abstraction of clinical information from electronic medical records. Complete paper case report forms (CRFs); input d