Clinical Research Specialist

Dignity Health; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 45,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a Clinical Research Specialist to join their innovative team. This role offers the opportunity to work at the forefront of neuromuscular disease research, ensuring that clinical trials are conducted with the highest standards of compliance and care. You will play a vital role in participant recruitment, coordinating research activities, and maintaining accurate documentation. With a commitment to quality and compassion, this organization provides a supportive environment for professional growth and development. Join a team dedicated to improving lives through groundbreaking research and quality care.

Benefits

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Health/Dental/Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Voluntary Protection: Group Accident

Adoption Assistance

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Tuition Assistance

Pension Plan

Matching Retirement Programs

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of clinical research experience required.
• Competent in computer skills including Microsoft Office products.

Responsibilities

• Conduct studies in compliance with FDA and institutional requirements.
• Assist with participant recruitment and informed consent processes.
• Coordinate various procedures/tests and maintain documentation.

Skills

Clinical Research

Regulatory Knowledge

Participant Recruitment

Data Entry

Patient Communication

Education

Associate's Degree in related field

Bachelor's Degree in related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

Hello humankindness. Located conveniently in the heart of Phoenix, Arizona, St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center is a 571-bed not-for-profit hospital that provides a wide range of health, social, and support services. Founded in 1895 by the Sisters of Mercy, St. Joseph's was the first hospital in the Phoenix area. More than 125 years later, St. Joseph's remains dedicated to its mission of caring for the poor and underserved. We are extremely proud to be a nationally recognized center for quality quaternary care, medical education, and research. St. Joseph's includes the internationally renowned Barrow Neurological Institute, Norton Thoracic Institute, Cancer Center at St. Joseph's, Ivy Brain Tumor Center, and St. Joseph's Level I Trauma Center (which is verified by the American College of Surgeons). The hospital is also a respected center for high-risk obstetrics, neuro-rehabilitation, orthopedics, and other medical services. St. Joseph’s is considered a sought-after destination hospital for treating the most complex cases from throughout the world. Every day, approximately 20 percent of the hospital’s patients have traveled from outside of Arizona and the United States to seek treatment at St. Joseph’s. U.S. News & World Report routinely ranks St. Joseph's among the top hospitals in the United States for neurology and neurosurgery. In addition, St. Joseph's boasts the Creighton University School of Medicine at St. Joseph's and a strategic alliance with Phoenix Children's Hospital. St. Joseph's is consistently named an outstanding place to work and one of Arizona's healthiest employers. Come grow your career with one of Arizona's Most Admired Companies. Look for us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter. For the health of our community, we are proud to be a tobacco-free campus.

Responsibilities

The Gregory W. Fulton ALS and Neuromuscular Disease Center is seeking a Clinical Research Specialist to join our team. Multiple Openings! The ALS Center was founded to integrate high-quality care with cutting-edge research for neuromuscular disorders including ALS, Pompe disease, Spinal Muscular Atrophy, Myasthenia Gravis, among others. Over the past several years, the ALS Center researchers have conducted over 20 sponsored and investigator-initiated clinical trials for ALS and Neuromuscular disorders with new research projects continually added across time.

Clinical Research Coordinator Position Duties:

• Ensures assigned studies are conducted in accordance with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Office for Human Research Protections (OHRP), Good Clinical Practices (GCP), Institutional Review Board (IRB), HIPAA regulations, and institutional requirements which include but are not limited to the following duties:
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements and institutional requirements when conducting study protocol(s).
• Assists with participant recruitment including pre-screening potential participants, follow-up, and collaboration with Investigators.
• With the Investigators, coordinates research subject informed consent and enrollment into appropriate research studies.
• Coordinates and/or performs a variety of procedures/tests including but not limited to laboratory tests/phlebotomy, vital signs, ECG, outcomes assessments, cognitive evaluations, as well as other needs as outlined in the study protocol(s).
• Obtains medical history, medical records, and all other procedures outlined in the study protocol(s) within the allowed timelines.
• Responds to patient inquiries via phone or in person in a timely manner.
• Processing and shipment of laboratory samples collected as outlined in the study protocol(s).
• Provides participant education with the Investigators, research pharmacists, and other members of the research study team such as study-specific procedures, diary/study log, proper dosage/administration, and specific restrictions as outlined in the study protocol(s).
• Completes case report forms, data entry, and maintains source documentation for all study participants.
• Prepares for participant visits including scheduling and source document creation.
• Triages, tracks, and reports adverse events and deviations to the Investigator as well as the sponsor and IRB in accordance with their requirements.
• Coordinates research monitor visits and responds to all data queries in a timely manner.

We offer the following benefits:

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family
• Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Voluntary Protection: Group Accident, Critical Illness, and Identity Theft
• Adoption Assistance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Tuition Assistance for career growth and development
• Pension Plan
• Matching Retirement Programs

Qualifications

Requirements:

Minimum 2 years related experience required.

Competent in computer skills including the Microsoft Office products required.

Associates degree in related field or an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or job-related experience in lieu of degree required.

Preferred:

Three (3) years clinical research experience preferred.

Bachelor's Degree in related field preferred.