Clinical Research Coordinator II

Meharry Medical College; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Meharry Medical College seeks a Clinical Research Coordinator II to oversee advanced clinical research projects with supervision, ensuring adherence to IRB, NIH, and HIPAA policies. The role involves coordinating subject eligibility, consent, data collection, and regulatory submissions, while supporting the Center of Excellence for Clinical and Translational Research.

Successful candidates will maintain trial integrity, manage finances, and perform protocol procedures under PI supervision.

Qualifications

• Good working knowledge of basic clinical research practice.
• Proficient with personal computer.
• Ability to exercise judgment in evaluating information.
• Ability to enter and calculate test results in an electronic database.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate eligible subjects through screening, medical record reviews, and physician/nurse discussions; may travel for recruitment.
• Maintain trial records: case report forms, informed consent, regulatory documents.
• Assist with budgeting, contracts, and accounts in clinical research; manage receivables/payables.
• Perform protocol procedures: interviews, vital signs, ECGs, and specimen handling.
• Ensure study activities comply with protocols and all relevant regulations; schedule visits.

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in science

Job description

The Clinical Research Coordinator II (CRC II) will be responsible for coordinating advanced clinical research projects proficiently with supervision. Functions independently, and is able to identify situations where additional support is necessary. Independently able to access regulations governing the protection of human subjects- IRB, FDA, OHRP, GCP/ICH and HIPAA guidelines and apply regulations in practice. The CRC II will assure that the integrity and quality of clinical research trials is maintained and the trials are conducted in accordance with all Meharry Medical College, IRB, and NIH policies and standard operating procedures. Responds to inquiries on study projects, ensures compliance of protocols and overall objectives, and performs study-related procedures of clinical research under the supervision of the Principal Investigators. The CRCII will assist with the operational and financial functions of the Center of Excellence for Clinical and Translational Research.

Essential Functions (Duties and Responsibilities)

Assign a percentage to each essential function:

Assess eligibility of potential subjects through methods such as screening interviews, reviews of medical records, and discussions with physicians and nurses and travel to participant’s location for recruitment activities Maintain required records of study activity including case report forms, consenting research subjects, or regulatory forms. Performs standard accounting functions, monitors and reviews accounting and related system reports for accuracy and completeness; prepares and reviews budget, revenue, expenses, invoices, and other accounting documents; Responsible for collecting and documentation of monies collected in clinical research. Responsible for managing accounts receivable and accounts payable in clinical research; Assist with reviews, analyzes and negotiates all clinical research budgets and contracts with sponsors under the direction of the Principal Investigator/ Associate Director Perform specific protocol procedures such as interviewing subjects, taking vital signs, and performing electrocardiograms. Direct the requisition, collection, Processing of samples, labeling, storage, or shipment of specimens. Monitor study activities to ensure compliance with protocols and with all relevant local, federal, and state regulatory and institutional polices. Schedules subjects for appointments and procedures as required by study protocols. Inform patients or caregivers about study aspects and outcomes to be expected. Assists with preparing IRB submissions, protocol revisions, and renewals as needed, and maintain copies of all IRB communications delegated by the Principal Investigator. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Must possess a good working knowledge of basic clinical research practice. Must be proficient with personal computer. Ability to utilize keen judgment in evaluating information. Ability to numerically and accurately enter and calculate test results in an electronic database. Ability to work in a stressful environment. Must be team oriented.

Education and Experience

Graduated from an accredited discipline specific program with a bachelor’s or master’s degree in science Prior Clinical research experience in a patient care setting preferred (Experience as an LPN or travel phlebotomist or clinical research experience preferred).

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Meharry Medical College complies with Title IX and is an affirmative action employer. Candidates will be considered for employment without discrimination for an non-merit reason such as race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, handicap or veteran status.

About Meharry

Meharry Medical College was founded just 11 years after the end of the Civil War with the mission of educating African Americans to serve the underserved. Today, the nation’s largest private, historically black academic health sciences center has trained thousands of health care professionals. Three out of every four Meharrians return to urban or rural communities to serve others by providing medical or dental services. Our faith-based roots within the United Methodist Church inspire us to respect and serve all. Our standards are high within an educational environment that is nurturing. We believe that health equity is key to alleviating suffering. Whether our graduates are physicians, dentists, scientists, professors or public health professionals, the Meharry experience equips them to affect the world as a force for change led by our motto: "Worship of God Through Service to Mankind".

Mission

Meharry Medical College is a global academic health sciences center advancing health equity through innovative research, transformative education, exceptional and compassionate health services and policy-influencing thought leadership. True to its legacy, Meharry empowers diverse populations to improve the well-being of humankind.

Core Values

Meharry Medical College is a community of scholars and learners committed to excellence Accountability with transparency Equity with inclusion Respect with collegiality Service with compassion Integrity without exception Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Meharry Medical College complies with Title IX and is an affirmative action employer. Candidates will be considered for employment without discrimination for an non-merit reason such as race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, handicap or veteran status.

Contact

For questions regarding employment, please contact 615-327-6336 or [e-mail].