Clinical Research Coordinator I

1004 Lehigh Valley Hospital; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Lehigh Valley Health Network is seeking a Clinical Research Coordinator to plan, initiate, coordinate, and implement minimal risk studies, collaborating with staff and ensuring compliance with protocols.

The role handles phlebotomy, collects and ships lab samples per trial requirements, and maintains thorough documentation for regulatory submissions and sponsor monitoring visits.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Self-motivated

Organized

Education

Bachelor's Degree

CCRP-Cert Clinical Research Professional

SCRA - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire

MLT - Medical Laboratory Technician

AMT - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire

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 & World Report 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 Lehigh Valley region. Finally, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest, 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.

Job Description Disclaimer

This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities, requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require.

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