Clinical Research Specialist, Pediatric

Spectrum Health; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Discounts/payactiv

Identity protection

Retirement with company match

Job summary

Corewell Health in Grand Rapids, MI is seeking a dedicated Research Study Coordinator to support principal investigators in planning and executing clinical research while ensuring regulatory compliance.

You will serve as a key liaison across the study team, assist with budget development and IRB documentation, recruit and enroll participants, collect data, and maintain study records in accordance with GCP and institutional policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in health or science related field or equivalent 1 year of relevant experience in clinical research and project management.
• CRT-BLS within 90 days preferred (ARC or AHA).

Responsibilities

• May serve as primary coordinator / project manager on a variety of research studies with low or moderate regulatory, clinical, and operational complexity; supports the PI and research team members.
• Evaluates and prepares research studies for implementation including: assessment of operational feasibility; budget development; preparation of IRB documents; institutes protocol operations (generation of data collection tools, case report forms).
• Identifies, recruits, screens, and enrolls eligible subjects per protocol; performs protocol-required research activities with low clinical complexity.
• Monitors patient status; collects, reviews, and documents data into a variety of systems per protocol.
• Maintains research studies in compliance with federal, state, and local law, GCP, contracts, and institutional policies.
• Coordinates and/or performs study activities: adverse event identification; management of investigational product; collection/shipment of specimens; other activities as permitted.
• Communicates with sponsor/CRO, study centers, investigators, physicians, and the multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Clinical research coordination

Project management

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in health or science related field

Job description

Job Summary

With principal investigator oversight, prepares, evaluates and implements research studies to enhance the advancement of clinical practice.

Essential Functions

May serve as primary coordinator / project manager on a variety of research studies with low or moderate regulatory, clinical, and operational complexity; supports the PI and research team members. Evaluates and prepares research studies for implementation including: assessment of operational feasibility; budget development; preparation of IRB documents; institutes protocol operations (generation of data collection tools, case report forms); attends study meetings. Identifies, recruits, screens, and enrolls eligible subjects per protocol; with appropriate training and delegation, performs protocol-required research activities and/or protocol-required research procedures with low clinical complexity (e.g. six-minute walk test, SF-36, etc.). With appropriate training and delegation, monitors patient status; collects, reviews, and documents data into a variety of systems per protocol. Maintains research studies in compliance with federal, state, and local law, GCP, contracts, and institutional policies. Coordinates and/or performs study activities which may include: identification of adverse events; assist with management of investigational product/test article (drug or device); collection, processing, and shipment of research specimens; and other research activities to the extent permitted by law and policy. Communicates, collaborates, networks, and acts as a consultant to the study sponsor and/or CRO, research study centers, academic institutions, investigators, physicians/physician offices, ancillary departments, and the multidisciplinary team (including students and residents).

Qualifications

• Required Bachelor's Degree in health or science related field or equivalent 1 year of relevant experience in clinical research and project management
• Preferred CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - ARC American Red Cross 90 Days required Or CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA American Heart Association 90 Days required

How Corewell Health cares for you

• Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals.
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• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more!
• Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance
• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings
• Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status

Work Location & Hours

• Primary Location SITE - Secchia Center - 15 Michigan St NE - Grand Rapids
• Department Name Sponsored Programs Neurosciences and Behavioral Health Research Operations - Grand Rapids Hosp
• Employment Type Full time
• Shift Day (United States of America)
• Weekly Scheduled Hours 40 Hours of Work 8:00 am - 4:30 pm Days Worked Monday - Friday Weekend Frequency N/A

Additional Information

Corewell Health is committed to providing a safe environment for our team members, patients, visitors, and community. We require a drug-free workplace and require team members to comply with the MMR, Varicella, Tdap, and Influenza vaccine requirement if in an on-site or hybrid workplace category.

We are committed to supporting prospective team members who require reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application process, to perform the essential functions of a job, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment due to a disability, pregnancy, or sincerely held religious belief.

Corewell Health grants equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, genetic information, marital status, height, weight, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected category.

An interconnected, collaborative culture where all are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work, is vital to the health of our organization. As a health system, we advocate for equity as we care for our patients, our communities, and each other. From workshops that develop cultural intelligence, to our inclusion resource groups for people to find community and empowerment at work, we are dedicated to ongoing resources that advance our values of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. We invite those that share in our commitment to join our team.

CURRENT COREWELL HEALTH TEAM MEMBERS – This career site is for Non-Corewell Health team members only.

You may request assistance in completing the application process by calling 616.486.7447.

People are at the heart of everything we do, and the inspiration for our legacy of outstanding outcomes, innovation, strong community partnerships, philanthropy and transparency.

Corewell Health is a not-for-profit health system that provides health care and coverage with an exceptional team of 60,000+ dedicated people—including more than 11,500 physicians and advanced practice providers and more than 15,000 nurses providing care and services in 22 hospitals, 300+ outpatient locations and several post-acute facilities—and Priority Health, a provider-sponsored health plan serving more than 1.2 million members. Through experience and collaboration, we are reimagining a better, more equitable model of health and wellness.