Clinical Research Coordinator II - Rollins School of Public Health - Emory University

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Description:

The Clinical Research Coordinator II handles administrative activities generally associated with the conduct of clinical trials. 

 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manages research project databases, develops flow sheets and other study related documents, and completes source documents/case report forms.
• Provides guidance to less experienced staff.
• Interfaces with research participants, determines eligibility and consents study participants according to protocol.
• Approves orders for supplies and equipment maintenance.
• Assists in developing recruitment strategies and conducting screenings for study participants including interviews and questionnaires.
• Supervises collection of study specimens and processing.
• Establishes case packages for study procedures, monitors scheduling of procedures and charges, coordinates other services as needed.
• Ensures compliance with research protocols, reviews case report forms and audits for accuracy with source documents, attends monitoring meetings with sponsors.
• Prepares regulatory submissions.
• With appropriate credentialing and training may perform phlebotomy or diagnostics.
• Performs related approved responsibilities as required.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

About Us: Emory University is a distinguished institution of higher learning, recognized for its dedication to academic excellence, groundbreaking research, and fostering an inclusive and innovative learning environment. We're looking for a skilled Research Coordinator to join the Center for Infectious Disease Modeling & Analytics and Training Hub (CIDMATH). CIDMATH is one of 13 Centers funded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to improve outbreak response using data, modeling, and advanced analytics for ongoing and future infectious disease threats and public health emergencies. CIDMATH’s focus includes developing methods, tools, and integrating existing and novel data streams for infectious disease modeling, coupled with offering state-of-the-art training for the modeling community. 

 

Job Summary: As a Research Coordinator, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring successful primary data collection on CIDMATH’s social contact studies. You will manage the recruitment, enrollment, maintenance, and incentives of research participants. This will require coordinating and communicating across multiple teams at multiple institutions, including research participants from the general public. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented and proactive individual to make important impacts in an exciting public health research environment. The candidate will be under the shared mentorship of several epidemiology faculty, primarily Dr. Sharia Ahmed.  

 

Key Responsibilities:  

Project Planning: Develop a system to track progress of tasks and deliverables and create detailed project plans and schedules.  

Administrative Oversight: Develop and oversee various administrative processes such as data use agreements, IRB review and approval, and other assigned tasks 

Study Participant Management: Manage recruitment enrollment, maintenance, and incentives of research participants. 

Communication, Reporting and Documentation: Maintain project documentation, create status reports, and provide regular project updates to stakeholders.  

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 

• High School Diploma or GED and five years of clinical research experience.
• Or two years of college in a scientific, health related, or business administration program and three years clinical research experience.
• Or a licensed as a practical nurse (LPN) and two years clinical research experience.
• Or a Bachelor's degree in a scientific, health related, or business administration related program and one year of clinical research experience.
• Or a Master's degree, MD or PhD in a scientific, health related or business administration program.

This position is intended to support clinical research and all clinical training requirements must be tracked and monitored through Emory Healthcare under the credentialing category of Clinical Researcher.

  

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:  

• MPH or similar degree.  
• Experience in project management, with a successful track record of delivering projects on time and within budget.  
• Experience in human subjects research, enrolling and managing participation of research subjects 
• Strong leadership and team management skills.  
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal abilities.  
• Proficiency in project management software and tools.  
• Problem-solving skills and the ability to adapt to changing project requirements.  
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills. 

NOTE: This role will be granted the opportunity to work from home regularly but must be able to commute to Emory University on a flexible weekly schedule based upon business needs.  Schedule is based on agreed upon guidelines of department. This role requires residency in the state of GA. Emory reserves the right to change remote work status with notice to employee.

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