Clinical Research Coordinator A/B (Department of Neurology)

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Posted Job Title

Clinical Research Coordinator A/B (Department of Neurology)

Job Profile Title

Clinical Research Coordinator A

Job Description Summary

The Clinical Research Coordinator A/B is responsible for oversight, execution, and regulatory compliance of human subject research carried out in the Epilepsy Division of the Neurology Department. Our clinical research projects explore investigational treatments and diagnostic tools relating to the care of patients with Epilepsy.

Job Description

The Clinical Research Coordinator will recruit and screen patients as outlined in research protocols, will coordinate all research visit activities for assigned projects (including processing and shipping blood and urine samples, performing ECGs, entering data, responding to queries, etc.), and will assist in the maintenance of research records in compliance with IRB and HIPAA regulations. They will also interact with physicians, outside physicians and community groups to recruit appropriate new patients for research projects. The scope of this job may include some regulatory components (e.g., managing study regulatory binders) with an opportunity for learning about and assisting with IRB submissions. The Clinical Research Coordinator A will also be responsible for assisting in the training of new personnel in the division and report (internally and externally) updates on the progress of individual research projects. Position is contingent on continued funding and may involve some work outside of normal business hours. Position is contingent on continued funding.

In addition to the responsibilities above, the Clinical Research Coordinator B will submit continuing reviews, modifications, deviations, and adverse events to the IRB; create source documentation and phone scripts; assist with study invoicing; and lead trainings and provide guidance/direction to junior staff, especially student research assistants. They will also be responsible for coordinating supply management, ensuring experime