Clinical Research Coordinator BC (Transplant)

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Clinical Research Coordinator BC (Transplant)

Job Profile Title

Clinical Research Coordinator B

Job Description Summary

The Clinical Research Coordinator B (CRC-B) will provide support of regulatory and operational aspects of clinical trials in abdominal solid organ transplantation. The CRC-B will be responsible for the entire life-cycle of clinical trials (start-up, protocol implementation, and closure, including activities such as, staff education, subject screening and consenting in clinics, obtaining research samples, and coordinating subject visits. This individual will also be responsible for providing regulatory support, data entry into electronic data capture systems (e-CRFs), appropriate reporting of AEs and SAEs to the sponsor and IRB per protocols, and will ensure all data entry requests and subsequent queries, including monitor findings, are addressed in a timely manner. The CRC-B will participate in study meetings, and site visits (eg SIVs, monitoring, and audits). The CRC-B will also be responsible for 24/7 on call activity in rotation with other clinical research coordinators. Additionally, the CRC-B will conduct phone interviews and verbally consent if indicated for studies/repositories.

The Clinical Research Coordinator C (CRC-C) will have the responsibilities described above working with minimal to no daily supervision. The CRC-C will also be a resource for best practices of managing major clinical trials. The Clinical Research Coordinator C may also be responsible for collaborating with faculty in the development of investigator initiated protocols, analysis of clinical data to determine response and clinical outcomes, and contribute to preparation of some study manuscripts and grant applications.

Position is contingent on continued funding.

Qualifications:
CRC B: Bachelor's Degree with 2 to 4 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required
CRC C: Bachelor's Degree with 4 to 6 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.

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