Assistant Clinical Research Coordinator

Under the supervision of the Principal Investigator (PI), incumbent will perform entry level duties related to support and coordination of clinical research studies evaluating evidence-based interventions for traditionally underserved populations worldwide.  

The incumbent will help prepare protocols for the study; help design flow sheets, data forms and source documents; gather data regarding clinical trial subjects; may apply understanding of inclusion/exclusion eligibility criteria for protocols; help recruit, enroll, register, schedule and retain study subjects; assist research personnel to keep subjects on study schedules; complete study forms to submit to sponsors and/or appropriate agencies; collect, enter and clean data into study databases, maintaining data quality; assist with data analysis; assist with preparation of reports and tables; attend team meetings; assist with management of study website; and perform other duties as assigned.

This is an opportunity to be a key member of an international clinical intervention research team, learn about the implementation and evaluation of a school-based mental health intervention for youth with inattention and disruptive behavior, collaborate (virtually) with researchers and community members in Mexico, and coordinate a National Institute of Health (NIH)-funded global health clinical research protocol. 

% 

of time (Nothing less than 5%)

Essential Function (Yes/No)

  

Key Responsibilities

(To be completed by Supervisor)

10%

YES

Provide administrative project support to STRIVElab projects including:

• Scheduling project and collaborator meetings.

• Disseminating project-related materials to project team staff.

• Updating the lab website

90%

YES

Provide clinical research support to STRIVElab projects including:

• Completing study documentation including IRB reports, funder reports, and presentation, manuscript, and grant preparation.

• Data entry, database management, data transfer processes.

• Assisting with recruitment, enrollment, consent, and retention of participants.

• Completing screening interviews with parents and teachers of students with attention and behavior concerns.

• Updating clinical materials, including manuals, handouts and videos.

• Supporting delivery of school-based behavioral health interventions being evaluated.

• Building and maintaining partnerships with school stakeholders.

100%

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Required Qualifications:

• HS graduation and sufficient experience and demonstrated skills to successfully perform the assigned duties and responsibilities. 
• Fluency in Spanish
• Attention to detail; strong interpersonal skills; excellent, effective verbal and written communication skills to coordinate with subjects, team members, other departments and outside institutions; and the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment while working with a diverse subject population.
• Ability to work well independently, complete projects in a timely manner, and prioritize multiple projects to ensure the completion of essential tasks by deadlines.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Excellent quantitative skills.
• Proficiency in basic computer skills including word processing, spreadsheets, calendaring (including google calendars and outlook), cloud storage (REDCap, Qualtrics), and other online tasks

 

Preferred Qualifications

• One or more years of research experience working on clinical trials
• Experience with recruiting and/or managing study participants
• Clear understanding of maintaining the security and confidentiality of participant data
• Fluency in the usage of Committee of Human Research (CHR) online iMEDris system for submission, renewal, and modification of protocols through this system.
• Understanding of patient population to create rapport and a relationship, while also giving insight to what is realistic and appropriate for patient participation.
• Certification