Clinical Research Coordinator I

Lehigh Valley Hospital; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Lehigh Valley Health Network is seeking a Clinical Research Professional to plan, coordinate, and implement minimal risk studies in collaboration with the research team. The role involves regulatory management of clinical trials, handling NORI/IRB submissions, and ensuring accurate data collection and reporting.

Responsibilities include coordinating patient assessments, maintaining study documents, and supporting sponsor visits to ensure high-quality data and compliance with protocols.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or 5 years of research experience.
• 2 years of experience in a clinical environment.
• Must be self-motivated and organized to ensure timely implementation of research protocols and successful outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Plans, initiates, coordinates, and implements minimal risk studies in collaboration with staff.
• Coordinates regulatory management of assigned clinical trials including NORI/IRB submissions and documents.
• Coordinates and manages patient assessments according to protocol standards.
• Collects, records, and reports data for research studies.
• Maintains documentation and participates in monitor visits to ensure data quality.

Education

Bachelor's Degree

5 years of research experience

2 years of clinical environment experience

Self-motivated and organized

Job description

Imagine a career at one of the nation's most advanced health networks.

Be part of an exceptional health care experience. Join the inspired, passionate team at Lehigh Valley Health Network, a nationally recognized, forward-thinking organization offering plenty of opportunity to do great work.

LVHN has been ranked among the "Best Hospitals" by U.S. News & WorldReport for 23 consecutive years. We're a Magnet(tm) Hospital, having been honored five times with the American Nurses Credentialing Center's prestigious distinction for nursing excellence and quality patient outcomes in our LehighValley region. Finally, Lehigh Valley Hospital- CedarCrest, Lehigh Valley Hospital- Muhlenberg, Lehigh Valley Hospital- Hazleton, and Lehigh Valley Hospital- Pocono each received an 'A' grade on the Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group in 2020, the highest grade in patient safety. These recognitions highlight LVHN's commitment to teamwork, compassion, and technology with an unrelenting focus on delivering the best health care possible every day.

Whether you're considering your next career move or your first, you should consider Lehigh Valley Health Network.

Summary

Plans, initiates, coordinates, and implements minimal risk studies and works in collaboration with other staff. Coordinates the regulatory management of assigned clinical trials. Processes and ships phlebotomy laboratory samples as per clinical trial requirements. Collects, records, and reports data for research studies as assigned.

Job Duties

• Plans, implements, and conducts approved research studies and conducts and documents informed consent process for minimal risk studies.
• Performs phlebotomy and processes, stores, and ships laboratory samples as required by the Clinical Research Trials.
• Coordinates the regulatory management of assigned clinical trials by assisting with NORI/IRB submissions, maintenance, and regulatory and legal documents.
• Coordinates and manages the patient assessments according to protocol standards.
• Collects, records, and reports data for research studies, as assigned.
• Maintains documentation for clinical research studies, working with the Principal Investigator and study team, and participates in monitor visits with sponsors and other related agencies to evaluate the accuracy and quality of the collected data.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or
• 5 years of research experience.
• 2 years of experience in a clinical environment.
• Must be a self-motivator and organized to ensure timely implementation of research protocols and successful outcomes.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Knowledge of clinical research terminology.
• Knowledge and skill in therapeutic area and research.
• CCRP-Cert Clinical Research Professional SCRA - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire
• MLT - Medical Laboratory Technician AMT - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire

Physical Demands

• Lift and carry 25 lbs. frequent sitting/standing, frequent keyboard use, *patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling, bending, squatting and performing CPR.

Lehigh Valley Health Network is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with, and where applicable, in addition to federal, state and local employment regulations, Lehigh Valley Health Network will provide employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or other such protected classes as may be defined by law. All personnel actions and programs will adhere to this policy. Personnel actions and programs include, but are not limited to recruitment, selection, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, educational programs and/or social activities.

Location / Schedule

• Work Shift: Day Shift
• Address: 1240 S Cedar Crest Blvd
• Primary Location: Allentown - 1240 S Cedar Crest
• Position Type: Onsite
• Union: Not Applicable
• Work Schedule: Monday-Friday; 8:00a-4:30p
• Department: 1004-13003 COH-Ntwk Off Rsch And Innov (NORI)