Clinical Research Coordinator III, Epidemiology - New Orleans, United States - Tulane University

Description

The primary responsibility of the Clinical Research Coordinator III is to manage all aspects of conducting the NIH funded clinical study ─ the Precision Health Study which is led by Dr.

Lu Qi, with minimal supervision.

The Clinical Research Coordinator III is required to have an in-depth knowledge of protocol requirements and good clinical practices as set forth by federal regulations.

As the primary resource for the protocol, the Clinical Research Coordinator III acts as a liaison between the participants, investigators, Institutional Review Board and sponsor.

The Clinical Research Coordinator III also serves as a resource for other staff members.

The Clinical Research Coordinator III recruits, screens, enrolls and follows study participants, and perform the associated data collection, entry, and quality control activities, ensuring protocol compliance and close patient monitoring, and works independently in designing, coordinating, and implementing the assigned research project.

The Clinical Research Coordinator III is responsible for all data and source documentation, adverse event reporting and maintenance of complete regulatory files.

The Clinical Research Coordinator III may also perform simple laboratory processing, as called for by the study protocol(s).

• Knowledge of good clinical research practice is required
• In-depth knowledge of IRB submission process and requirements
• Must be able to interact well with patients and the general public
• Excellent organization, analytical, interpersonal, and communication skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality in all work performed
• Proficient in various software programs (including database management [e.g. Access], presentation packages [e.g. PowerPoint], spreadsheets [e.g. Excel], and advanced word processing [e.g. Word]).
• Ability to acquire and maintain all required CITI training certificates
• Ability to acquire and maintain credentialing at all required institutions: Tulane Medical Center, Veterans Administration Hospital/New Orleans, LA and University Medical Center

REQUIRED BACKGROUND CHECK, PHYSICAL, AND DRUG SCREENING FOR INCUMBENTS WHO HAVE CONTACT OR EXPOSURE TO ANIMALS OR ANIMAL TISSUES:

Selected candidates must complete and pass a background check and an occupational health screening as a condition of employment. For identified jobs, a drug screening will also be required.

The background investigation, required occupational health screening, and any required drug screening will be conducted after a conditional employment offer has been extended.

• Bachelor's degree or RN with current state licensure at the time of hire and two (2) years of related work experience;

OR

• LPN with current state licensure at the time of hire and five (5) years of related work experience;

OR

• Master's degree in a related field and one (1) year of related work experience
• Certification as a Certified Clinical Research Coordinator (CCRC through the Association of Clinical Research Professionals or ACRP) OR Certified Clinical Research Professional (CCRP through the Society of Clinical Research Associates or SoCRA) is strongly desired
• Supervisory experience is preferred