Senior Clinical Research Coordinator, Neuroscience

Work Location

Orange, California

Work Shift

Day – 08hrs (United States of America)

Why CHOC?

At CHOC, we strive to be the leading destination of children’s health by providing exceptional and innovative care. We are responsible for the overall health of our community’s pediatric population in our hospitals, clinics, and practices. And because of our breadth of care, your career at CHOC can be as diverse and fulfilling as you determine. CHOC’s compensation structure, benefits offerings, and career development programs are geared to helping you achieve your professional and personal goals. Apply now to see where your career at CHOC can take you.

Job Summary

The Senior Clinical Research Coordinator (S-CRC) functions independently and is responsible for the complete coordination of multiple assigned human subjects’ (clinical) research projects and is expected to perform all core Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC) responsibilities. The S-CRC serves as a mentor, an educator, and an informal leader. Study management includes but is not limited to assessing feasibility of clinical research protocols, preparing materials needed for regulatory review and submission to the Institutional Review Board (IRB), identifying potential study participants, coordinating and collecting research data/specimens, completing study records in an accurate and timely manner, participating in quality assurance audits, managing study materials and supplies, communicating across multiple teams, and archiving records in accordance with appropriate policies and procedures. The S-CRC will be responsible for financial components of clinical research projects, documentation of investigator product (drug or device), development of source documents and/or case report forms and running research/project team meetings. In this role, the S-CRC may support investigator-initiated Investigational New Drug (IND) or Investigational Device Exemption (IDE) applications, monitor or audit studies in the Research Institute, educate and mentor clinical staff, research team members, and other coordinators, and may be requested to coordinate multi-center studies. The S-CRC may also participate in one or more workgroups or committees within the Research Institute with a focus on CRC operations. The S-CRC is the most senior, non-supervisory, position in the Clinical Research Coordinator series.

Pay Range

Minimum $32.49 Midpoint $43.05 Maximum $53.60

Rate of pay is determined by various factors, including but not limited to knowledge, skills, competencies, experience, education, as well as position requirements.

Experience

Required: Minimum 6 years of clinical research coordination experience.

Preferred: Clinical research experience in a hospital setting and/or pediatric clinical research experience.

Education

Required: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent additional experience can be accepted in lieu of education.

Preferred: Master’s degree in a relevant field.

Specialized Skills 

Required: Working knowledge of key Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills. Able to communicate effectively both orally an in writing.

Be detail oriented. Able to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple competing priorities. Working knowledge of human subjects’ regulatory requirements, and International Council for Harmonisation of Technical Requirements for Pharmaceuticals for Human Use Guidelines for Good Clinical Practice (ICH-GCP). Ability to conduct informed consent. Strong knowledge of research sample identification, processing, and storage.

Preferred: Working knowledge of Cerner or equivalent electronic medical record system.

Licensure

Required: Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Heart Association.  If incumbent does not have certification at time of hire or promotion, certification is expected to be obtained within 6 months of assuming position. With management approval, the time in which to obtain certification may be extended past 6 months due to extenuating circumstances. Association of Clinical Research Professionals Certified Professional (ACRP-CP), Certified Clinical Research Professional (CCRP) or Certified Clinical Research Coordinator (CCRC) - If incumbent does not have certification at time of hire or pro