Clinical Research Coordinator B (Department of Gastroenterology)

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Clinical Research Coordinator B (Department of Gastroenterology)

Job Profile Title

Clinical Research Coordinator B

Job Description Summary

The Clinical Research Coordinator B will play a pivotal role in managing and coordinating all phases of clinical research studies within the Division of Gastroenterology Inflammatory Bowel Disease Research Group, focusing on investigator-initiated and industry-sponsored clinical trials. This position involves collaborating with faculty investigators to design and implement study protocols, ensuring the logistical feasibility of study procedures, and overseeing the preparation and submission of regulatory documents. Key responsibilities include screening and enrolling study participants, managing study visits and treatments, coordinating the administration of investigational products, and ensuring protocol adherence and patient safety. The coordinator will also collect, review, and accurately report study data, maintain comprehensive documentation per GCP standards, and facilitate timely communication with the Principal Investigator to address study-related issues. The ideal candidate will be proactive, detail-oriented, and committed to advancing clinical research through high-quality data management and regulatory compliance.

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Job Responsibilities

• This individual will work under general supervision

• The CRC will be responsible for the coordination of a variety of clinical research protocols, including accurate data collection and overseeing the quality of the clinical trial data and records, scheduling and conducting study initiation and monitoring visits, and participating in ongoing study protocol training. The CRC may also be responsible for research lab specimen processing/handling. The CRC will demonstrate vigilance in patient safety, protocol compliance, and data quality.  Additional details of these responsibilities are provided below: