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Post : Clinical Research Coordinator
Position Summary
This position will be based in our North community site location. The role of a Clinical Study Coordinator is defined as someone who is responsible for working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, research and hospital staff to screen, educate, and assist in the overall clinical study coordination of cancer clinical trials. The Clinical Study Coordinator will also assist with the consenting and enrollment of study patients with the Investigator/Sub-investigator in the clinic. The Clinical Study Coordinator will also be responsible for coordination of oncology clinical trial study specimens per protocol requirements.
Job Description
- Assist Research Nurse Clinician with patient teaching; presentation of patient education materials; consenting process to patients and family members and be responsible for overall knowledge of protocols as assigned by the Director, Clinical Trials Office.
- Complete Case Report Forms from source documentation, performs ongoing clinical data management and maintains updated records. Must have the ability to recruit/screen for study patients.
- Enter patient data into study database and maintain study database; ensure completeness and accuracy.
- Maintain screening/enrollment logs for each assigned protocol and to work collaboratively with the physician, nurse clinician, pharmacy and laboratory personnel to ensure tests/procedures/specimen collection, etc. are obtained per protocol.
- Communicate regarding patient care, status and protocol requirements with collaborating hospital and research staff as well as conduct clinical trial in accordance with ICH/CFR/GCP.
- Responsible for all data and source documentation. Provide clear comprehensive documentation of study visits and assists in identification and reporting of Adverse and Serious Adverse events in accordance with ICH/CFR/GCP and specific protocol.
- Attend study specific training to include but not limited to Study Initiation and Internal Kick-off Meetings; Investigator Meetings as well as prepare and provide patient status report as requested by the Director, Clinical Trials Office.
- Organize materials and host interim site visits. Collaborate with hospital staff to secure and process specimens within protocol specific time period.
- Ensure all requirements for specimen integrity have been met (positive patient identification, correct specimen collected, proper transport of sample has been employed, etc.) Participate in quality assurance/quality improvement activities related to specimen collection, specimen handling, processing and shipping, as well as patient preparation and identification.
Candidate Profile
- Bachelor’s degree.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Previous experience in clinical research coordination, data collection and CRF completion.
- Minimum of two years’ experience as a coordinator or clinical research or as a clinical research coordinator. Advanced degree.
- Working knowledge of database software. Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively.
- Previous experience working in a health-care related setting. Detail oriented and proven ability to multi-task; excellent organizational skills.
- Basic understanding of human anatomy and physiology.
Additional Information:
Experience: 2 years
Location: Kansas City
Education: Bachelor’s degree
Industry Type: Pharma/ Healthcare/ Clinical research
Functional Area: CRC
Job ID: M0203478
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