Clinical Research Coordinator Public Health Sciences

Advocate Health Care; Ardmore (NC); On-site; USD 37,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Educational assistance program

Employer retirement match

Health and welfare benefits

Job summary

Advocate Health Care is seeking a Clinical Research Coordinator to support Alzheimer's disease genetics studies in collaboration with Wake Forest University Health Sciences. The role involves community outreach, participant recruitment, enrollment, and follow-up, with travel to sites and participant homes as needed.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in public health or related field, with 1–2 years in clinical research, and may require additional certifications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with two years in clinical research or equivalent
• Experience in medical or research settings; phlebotomy and clinical data collection desirable
• Phlebotomy license preferred; Registered Research Administrator preferred; valid NC driver's license

Responsibilities

• Conduct participant visits in community/residential settings and obtain informed consent
• Collect blood samples and administer cognitive assessments
• Coordinate data collection, analysis, and quality assurance of data
• Travel to participant locations and collaborating sites as needed
• Assist with IRB submissions and study documentation

Skills

Clinical research

Data collection

Participant recruitment

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's preferred

Tools

CITI certification

SOCRA/ACRP preferred

Job description

Department: 85043 Wake Forest University Health Sciences - Academic Public Health Sciences: Social Sciences

Status: Full time

Benefits Eligible: Yes

Hours Per Week: 40 Schedule Details/Additional Information: M-F 8:30-5:30 and flexible hours

Ideal candidate has:

A Bachelor's degree in public health, Basic Science, or a relevant clinical discipline, but a master’s degree is preferred. Experience in a medical and/or research setting. Paramedical or other clinical experience. One year of clinical and or survey research experience including interviewing, and supervision of data collection procedures. An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered. Phlebotomy license preferred Registered Record Administrator preferred Valid NC Driver's License

Pay Range: $26.55 - $39.85

The Clinical Research Coordinator supports Alzheimer’s disease (AD) research studies through community outreach, participant recruitment, enrollment, and follow-up.

Working closely with the Principal Investigator, Program Manager, research staff, and collaborating sites, this position helps recruit participants for Alzheimer’s disease genetics research.

Key responsibilities include:

conducting participant visits in community and residential settings, obtaining informed consent, collecting blood samples, administering cognitive assessments, and gathering family and medical histories. The coordinator also prepares and ships research specimens, participates in clinical classification meetings, and supports Institutional Review Board (IRB) submissions, regulatory compliance, and study documentation. This role requires strong judgment, organization, and communication skills, as well as the ability to travel to participant locations. Occasional non-traditional work hours may be required.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's degree with two years; experience in clinical research; or an equivalent combination of experience and education.

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, and/or REGISTRATION

SOCRA or ACRP Certification preferred. Must complete the CITI certification for Human Subject Research if not already completed. All additional required WakeOne training for research coordinators.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Assists in the administration and coordination of all phases of the assigned project as directed.
• Responsible for ensuring that all aspects of the study are conducted following the study protocol.
• Represents the project by serving as the study liaison and representative.
• May guide other study personnel by providing training, direction, guidance, and evaluation of work activities.
• Coordinates and participates in recruitment data collection, and follow-up activities.
• Collect blood samples.
• Must be able to travel to collaborating institutions and travel to homes of the participants local, state, and nationally.
• Assists with the development of collection methods; creates and revises study materials, forms, manuals, and brochures as requested.
• Assists with and provides reports as requested.
• Provides guidance and/or performs data processing and coordinates data analysis; oversees quality assurance of data.
• Orders and maintains adequate supplies for the project.
• Initiate introductory visit following timeliness guidelines per study standards.
• Actively participates in outreach/community education and/or early detection/screening events around AD.
• Provide presentations around AD and other related dementias.
• Performs other related duties incidental to the work described herein.

Our Commitment to You:

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including: Compensation Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job Incentive pay for select positions Opportunity for annual increases based on performance Benefits and more Paid Time Off programs Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs Educational Assistance Program Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits. This is Transformation One shared purpose brought us together. Now, as one of the 10 largest not-for-profit, integrated health systems in the United States, our combined strength and stability drives us forward. Starting with You Caring for nearly 3 million people has inspired a transformation. One in which the patient’s experience guides our vision and empowers us to offer new possibilities in our communities. Reshaping Access What is access? It’s offering more sites of care than any other health system in the Midwest. But there’s a new frontier. Access is exploring the latest technologies to deliver care to patients exactly where they are and exactly when they need it Inspiring Professionals With our dynamically inclusive workforce and strong connections to the places where we live and work, we’ll touch more lives and contribute to stronger and more vibrant communities. Transforming Care We’re redefining the standard for care with world-class doctors and caregivers, innovative solutions, outstanding outcomes, and leading-edge research and clinical trials. Combined, Advocate and Aurora are recognized for clinical excellence in: Cardiovascular Care Neurosciences Gynecology Oncology Pediatrics Primary Care Neurology Geriatrics Trauma Care