Pediatric Research Coordinator - Impactful Studies & Data

10 Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta is seeking a research support professional to assist investigators with study design, protocol development, and data management. You will coordinate participant screening, enrollment, visits, specimen handling, and regulatory documents while ensuring compliance and patient safety.

The role requires strong knowledge of research guidelines, proficient MS Office skills, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced hospital environment.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of state and federal regulatory guidelines related to research.
• Good computer skills including working knowledge of a PC and Microsoft Office (Word, Access, and Excel).
• Self-directed and motivated to work independently toward short- and long-term goals.
• Good communication, organization, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Develops, conducts, and facilitates research protocols. Supports investigators in writing study protocols.
• Performs participant screening, enrollment, study activities, and communication.
• Coordinates study visits and procedures, including specimen acquisition, transport, documentation, and shipment.
• Maintains equipment and supply resources for research studies.
• Completes data management activities and ensures data integrity.
• Assists in the development and completion of source documents and case report forms.
• Participates in sponsor correspondence, monitoring, and study meetings.
• Monitors compliance throughout all study activities and engages compliance oversight as needed.
• Directs patient interaction to conduct research protocols.
• Obtains informed consent by following policy, procedure, and regulatory requirements.
• Schedules study-specific visits in conjunction with ancillary departments.
• Administers various research surveys in accordance with research study requirements.
• Completes research-only testing as required and applicable per study and system requirements, including electrocardiograms.
• Performs phlebotomy if trained to do so.
• Provides research study education to participants as part of a study protocol.
• Completes documentation as needed within the medical record.
• Manages all regulatory processes related to clinical research activities.
• Completes Institutional Review Board preparation, submission, modifications, reporting, and termination activities.
• Maintains all licensure, certification, and system education requirements for role.
• Maintains all regulatory documents.
• Assist with facilitating grants, contracts, and financial tasks for research and clinical trials.
• Assist with supporting Principal Investigator in study budgeting, sponsor interactions, routing, feasibility assessments, account management, and reconciliation.
• Completes research administrative duties according to Children’s policies regarding Epic enrollment, Clinical Trial Management System data entry, patient care invoice accuracy.
• Participates in education activities to support specific research activities and primary role at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta.
• May participate in departmental policy and quality projects.
• Completes departmental, system-wide, and study-specific education as required.

Skills

Regulatory guidelines

MS Office

Communication

Organization

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Health or Biological Sciences

Bachelor's degree in related field or alternative experience

Tools

Epic enrollment

Clinical Trial Management System

Job description

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta is seeking a research support professional to assist investigators with study design, protocol development, and data management. You will coordinate participant screening, enrollment, visits, specimen handling, and regulatory documents while ensuring compliance and patient safety.

The role requires strong knowledge of research guidelines, proficient MS Office skills, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced hospital environment.