Senior Research Coordinator- Pediatric Emergency Medicine

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Work Shift

Variable

Work Day(s)

Monday-Friday, Variable

Shift Start Time

9:00 AM

5:00 PM

Regular

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Develops, implements, and supports the research process by assisting investigators in study design, completion of the approval process, and management of data specific to the subspecialty of involvement. Actively promotes a lean work culture by performing team member duties to encourage consistent use of lean principles and processes, including continually seeking work process improvements. Proactively supports efforts that ensure delivery of safe patient care and services and promote a safe environment at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta.

Experience

• 3 years of experience in clinical research with knowledge about the conduct of clinical trials, research principles, and methodologies/study design
• Or 2 years of experience with advanced degree

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in a scientific or health-related field
• Basic statistics

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in a scientific or health-related field

Certification Summary

• Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of employment if role requires patient contact.
• ARUP Handling, Packaging and Shipping Infectious Substances or similar within 30 days of employment if role requires specimen acquisition.
• Association of Clinical Research Professionals (ACRP) or Society of Clinical Research Associates (SOCRA) Certified Research Associate (CRA), Certified Clinical Research Professional (CCRP), Certified Clinical Research Coordinator (CCRC) or comparable certification within 1 year of becoming eligible for exam.
• Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI) within 30 days of employment

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Self-motivated from a performance and professional development standpoint
• Commitment to the lab’s and Children's Healthcare of Atlanta's missions, goals, and values
• Broad knowledge of federal regulations and regulatory requirements for conducting research with the ability to mentor
• Good computer skills, including working knowledge of a PC and Microsoft Office (Word, Access, Excel, and PowerPoint)
• Self-directed and motivated to work independently toward short- and long-term goals
• Good communication, organization, and interpersonal skills
• Must be able to successfully pass the Basic Windows Skill Assessment at 80% or higher rating within 30 days of employment.
• Strives for good working relationships with colleagues, subordinates, and superiors.

Job Responsibilities

Develops, conducts, and facilitates research protocol at an expert level.

• Provides substantial support for investigators in writing study protocols, if applicable.
• Leads participant screening, enrollment, study activities, and communicatio