Clinical Research Coordinator

Socket.dev; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

Paid holidays

Top-tier medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Life insurance

Job summary

Grider Support Services, LLC is seeking a Clinical Research Coordinator in Buffalo, NY, within the Oral Oncology department. This full-time role involves patient care, data or sample collection, and coordinating study activities per protocol and Good Clinical Practice.

Responsibilities include patient prep, blood draws, specimen handling, EMR data management, and liaison with sponsors and clinic staff. Requirements: Bachelor's degree in nursing, science, or healthcare; BLS certification;

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing, science, healthcare, or related field.
• BLS Certification required.
• Phlebotomy certification preferred.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.
• 1 year experience in phlebotomy preferred.
• 3 years in clinical research preferred.
• Strong clinical skills with outpatient care procedures.
• Proficiency in EMR and healthcare technology.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient/subject care, including data or sample collection per protocol.
• Assist with clinical obligations of studies: blood draws, vitals, and adverse event monitoring.
• Prepare specimens and coordinate handling, packaging, and shipping of hazardous material.
• Coordinate interaction with sponsors, internal research personnel and clinic staff.
• Screen for enrollment, document resources, and maintain trial calendars.
• Utilize EMR and external databases to update and store study documents.
• Work independently and with other coordinators as needed.
• Ensure procedures comply with study regulations and standard of care.
• Deliver exemplary customer service and patient experience.
• Perform other duties assigned by management.

Skills

Clinical skills

Communication

Time management

Independent work

Education

Bachelor’s degree in nursing, science, healthcare, or related field

BLS Certification

Phlebotomy certification, preferred

Valid driver’s license

Tools

EMR software

Job description

Grider Support Services, LLC is a proud partner of Erie County Medical Center (ECMC) and is dedicated to providing high-quality patient-centered care to our community.

We are seeking a Clinical Research Coordinator.

Location:462 Grider Street Buffalo, NY
Department: Oral Oncology
Shift: Full-Time | Monday–Friday, First Shift

Job Duties

• Provide patient/subject care often consisting of data or sample collection in adherence with the study protocol and good clinical research principals.
• Assist with the clinical obligations of studies including blood draws, specimen collection, vitals, monitoring for adverse reactions, etc.
• Prepare specimens, and coordinate the handling, packaging, and shipping of hazardous material.
• Manage interaction with representatives from sponsors, internal research personnel and clinic staff.
• Coordinate screening for enrollment, resource documentation, and clinical trial calendars.
• Utilize hospital EMR, and external databases to update, maintain and store all necessary documents.
• Work independently when required and in conjunction with other coordinators when assigned.
• Assure all procedures and services are conducted in compliance with the study regulations and/or standard of care.
• Deliver exemplary customer service and patient experience.
• Perform other duties assigned by management.

Benefits: We offer a competitive salary and benefits package. The hiring range is between $25.00-$28.00 per year/hour. Enjoy generous PTO, paid holidays, and top-tier medical coverage with low premiums and full deductible coverage through an HRA—plus dental, vision, life insurance, and great discounts!

Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing, science, healthcare, or other related field
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification, required
• Phlebotomy certification, preferred
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license

Experience:

• 1 year experience in phlebotomy, preferred
• 3 years in clinical research, preferred

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong clinical skills with an understanding of outpatient care procedures.
• Proficiency in Electronic Medical Records (EMR) and other healthcare technology
• Knowledge of research method and ethics, preferred
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interact with patients and healthcare team members
• Knowledge in cancer screening guidelines and procedures, risk assessment, patient education, informed decision making, and staying updated with advancements in cancer screening practices
• Critical thinking, time management, strong communication, problem-solving, and ability to work independently

Grider Support Services, LLC. is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Applicants and employees are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.

* The pay range listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant at the time of posting. When determining pay, several factors will be considered including but not limited to location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, professional credentials, internal equity, and budget.