Clinical Research Proj Coord I

Care New England; Providence (RI); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Care New England Health System seeks a Clinical Research Project Coordinator I to supervise non-clinical admin support for human-subject research. You will coordinate daily project activities and serve as a point of contact for the Principal Investigator, sponsor, and junior staff.

You will initiate and maintain participant recruitment, track study participants, facilitate data collection, and ensure procedures align with protocols.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• Minimum 1–3 years experience.
• CCRP, CCRA, or ACRP-CP preferred.
• Excellent communication skills and analytic abilities.
• Basic computer skills, e.g. familiarity with Microsoft software, completing spreadsheet/data entry.
• Ability to work with diverse populations and support an inclusive environment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily activities of research projects involving human subjects.
• Supervise project staff and record HR issues as needed.
• Develop and implement participant recruitment plans.
• Assist in planning and management of project data.
• Promote the project through marketing and other sources.
• Coordinate project meetings, create agendas, and draft minutes.
• Collaborate on presentations, publications, and dissemination of results.
• Supervise biospecimen collection, packaging, shipping, and infection control.
• Assist in preparation of IRB protocols, amendments, and consent documents.
• Support PI with regulatory reports and sponsor progress updates.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical abilities

Microsoft Office

Data entry

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Spreadsheet software

Job description

Job Summary

The Clinical Research Project Coordinator I provides supervision and non-clinical administrative support for research projects involving human subjects. This position coordinates the daily activities of the project and serves as a point of contact for the Principal Investigator, sponsor, and junior study staff. Responsible for initiating and maintaining participant recruitment, tracking study participants, and facilitating data collection. Ensures completion of study procedures and adherence to research protocol(s). Maintains study records and may assist with IRB and regulatory submissions.

Duties & Responsibilities

• 1. Responsible for the management of research project(s) involving human subjectts
• 2. Trains and supervises project specific staff (Clinical Research Assistants I-III, volunteers, students, consultants, etc); records HR issues as needed
• 3. Develops and implements participant recruitment plan
• 4. Assists in the planning, implementation, and management of project data
• 5. Promotes the project(s) through marketing, website, other sources, etc.
• 6. Coordinates project meetings including creating agendas and drafting minutes
• 7. Collaborates on presentations, publications, and dissemination of project results, as requested
• 8. Supervises biospecimen collection, packaging, shipping, and infection control procedures
• 9. Aids in preparation of IRB protocols, amendments, annual reviews, risk assessments, adverse event reports, and informed consent documents
• 10. Supports Principal Investigator in preparing regulatory reports, including convening and preparing for DSMB meetings, and assisting with sponsor progress reports as necessary

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree Required
• Minimum 1-3 years experience
• CCRP, CCRA, or ACRP-CP preferred
• Excellent communication skills and analytic abilities
• Basic computer skills, e.g. familiarity with Microsoft software, completing spreadsheet/data entry.
• Ability to work with diverse populations and support an inclusive, culturally responsive environment.

About Us

Care New England Health System (CNE) and its member institutions, Butler Hospital, Women & Infants Hospital, Kent Hospital, VNA of Care New England, Integra, The Providence Center, and Care New England Medical Group, is a trusted, integrated health care organization that fuels the latest advances in medical research, attracts the nation’s top specialty-trained doctors, hones renowned services and innovative programs, and engages in the important discussions people need to have about their health and end-of-life wishes. Care New England is helping to transform the future of health care, providing a leading voice in the ongoing effort to ensure the health of the individuals and communities we serve.

EEO Statements

Americans with Disability Act Statement: External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled must be able to perform the essential job-specific functions either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation, to be determined by the organization on a case-by-case basis.

EEOC Statement: Care New England is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status

Ethics Statement: Employee conducts himself/herself consistent with the ethical standards of the organization including, but not limited to hospital policy, mission, vision, and values.