Clinical Research Coordinator A

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Posted Job Title

Clinical Research Coordinator A

Job Profile Title

Clinical Research Coordinator A

Job Description Summary

This position will assist in the management of research studies with responsibilities in the Division of UroGynecology. The incumbent will coordinate: detailed chart review, data extraction and the collection of clinical data from health records; and assist in other smaller related projects which may include consenting subjects, conducting participant visits and organizing meetings, etc. Additionally, the incumbent may assist with Institutional Review Board (IRB) filings and inquiries, the preparation of manuscripts, grant proposals, and research related presentations. They will work closely with the Principal Investigator, Director of Research Operations, and study team to identify problems and develop solutions. They will be expected to implement approved changes to procedures as needed and monitor results. Finally, they may also be responsible for providing study coordination for investigator-initiated studies, multi-center research studies, and patient-oriented clinical and translational research projects as needed.

Job Description

This position will support the Division of UroGynecology, which conducts clinical research on topics involving pelvic floor health including urinary and fecal incontinence, and prolapse surgeries. This research program is fully integrated within the Urogynecology clinics and researchers will work closely with clinical staff and patients. Our goal is to improve pelvic floor health and lives of all people. We seek applicants who connect with this clinical mission.

Job Responsibilities

• Collection of study data per protocol. Abstracting data from electronic health records, inputting data into electronic CRFs in dedicated electronic data capture (EDC) systems and/or study databases
• Coordinating regulatory paperwork documents, record, and report adverse ad