Lead Quality Coordinator

MaineHealth Accountable Care Organization; Scarborough (ME); Remote; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare organization as a Lead Quality Coordinator, responsible for ensuring ethical and compliant clinical research. This role involves quality assurance reviews, collaboration with research teams, and the opportunity for flexible remote work. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor’s degree in health science and strong organizational skills.

Benefits

Paid Parental Leave

Flexible Work Policies

Student Loan Assistance

Training and Well-being Resources

Qualifications

• Two years of clinical experience in a healthcare setting required.
• Certification by the Association of Clinical Research Professionals preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive quality assurance reviews for clinical research.
• Plan, coordinate, and implement the quality assurance program.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in a health science or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Lead Quality Coordinator - MaineHealth Institute for Research

Location: Scarborough, ME
Facility: MaineHealth Institute for Research
Schedule: Full Time
Shift: Day
Job Category: Professional - Nonclinical
Req #: 32111
Date Posted: May 13, 2025

This position is responsible for conducting comprehensive quality assurance reviews for clinical research within the Clinical Trials Office at MaineHealth Institute for Research, Scarborough, ME. The quality coordinator ensures the ethical and compliant conduct of clinical research projects across the MaineHealth network. Responsibilities include performing quality assurance reviews, identifying training opportunities, communicating review findings to CTO Leadership, and coordinating audits by external entities. Under the supervision of the Manager – Regulatory Affairs and Quality, the Lead Quality Coordinator will plan, coordinate, and implement the quality assurance program, collaborating effectively with Principal Investigators, Clinical Coordinators, and regulatory bodies. Strong organizational, communication skills, and attention to detail are essential.

A fully remote (excluding Alaska, California, Colorado, Nevada, Puerto Rico, or Washington D.C.) or flexible on-site/off-site work schedule from our Scarborough, ME offices is available.

The MaineHealth application, a cover letter, and a resume are required to apply for this position.

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs):

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in a health science or related field required.
• License/Certifications: Certification by the Association of Clinical Research Professionals or Society of Clinical Research Associates preferred or required within two years of start date.
• Experience: Two years of clinical experience in a healthcare setting required.
• Additional Skills/Requirements: N/A
• Preferred Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

With a career at MaineHealth, you'll work with healthcare professionals who value both their colleagues and the communities they serve. We offer benefits supporting your needs today and flexibility for tomorrow, including paid parental leave, flexible work policies, student loan assistance, training, and well-being resources.

MaineHealth is committed to investing in our care team and fostering an inclusive environment where you can thrive. If you're interested in building a career where collaboration and excellence are valued, apply today.

For questions about this role, contact Lauren E. Robare at [emailprotected].

MaineHealth policy requires all care team members to be vaccinated against Covid-19 and influenza, subject to medical or religious exemptions in accordance with applicable law.

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