Research Coordinator I - DDSI General Surgery

Cleveland Clinic; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 29,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Cleveland Clinic's Main Campus in Cleveland, OH is seeking a Research Coordinator I to enroll patients in clinical trials and conduct study visits for the Bariatric Surgery department. You will coordinate multiple liver tumor research projects, ensuring compliance and data capture.

Responsibilities include IRB submissions, adverse event reporting, and collaboration with investigators and sponsors to recruit and manage research subjects.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED with 2 years of clinical research or healthcare experience.
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in a healthcare or science-related field.
• Proficiency with word processing, spreadsheets, databases, presentation software, data entry, and EPIC.
• Understanding of basic concepts of study design.
• Within 90 days of hire, certification in Human Subjects Research as required by the RCR guidelines.
• Strong organizational, communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate compliant implementation and conduct of human subject research projects.
• Maintain regulatory documents, conduct data management, and complete IRB submissions.
• Report serious adverse events and safety logs.
• Communicate with sponsors, monitors and research personnel on compliance.
• Collaborate with investigators to plan and evaluate project protocols and recruitment.
• Schedule site visits and monitoring activities.
• Plan, conduct and evaluate project protocols and recruitment.
• Monitor and report project status and data.
• Complete regulatory documents, data capture, and monitoring plans.
• Assist with audits and maintaining research tools.
• Complete certification in Human Subjects Research within required timeline.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Clinical research experience

Data management

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in healthcare/science

Tools

EPIC

Microsoft Office

Job description

Join Cleveland Clinic's Main Campus where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world class and caregivers are family. Here, you will work alongside a passionate and dedicated team, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.

As a Research Coordinator I, your role is essential in enrolling patients into clinical trials, conducting study visits and collecting important study-related data and questionnaires for the Bariatric Surgery department. In this role, you will coordinate multiple liver tumor research projects that contribute to the growth and advancement of the department. You will play a critical role in participant enrollment, treatment and follow-up while ensuring studies remain compliant with all applicable regulatory requirements and review boards. While numerous responsibilities can be difficult to juggle at times, your team will encourage you to enhance your skills and improve your ability to identify new avenues of treatment. Come join a culture devoted to pushing the needle forward in healthcare.

Working Hours

A caregiver in this position works days from 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (flexible)

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with coordinating the compliant implementation and conduct of human subject research projects.
• Maintain regulatory documents and binders, conduct data management, complete IRB submissions and communicate with the research team.
• Report and complete serious adverse events and/or safety logs.
• Communicate with sponsors, monitors and research personnel to ensure all aspects of study compliance.
• Collaborate with primary investigators, sponsors and research caregivers to plan, conduct and evaluate project protocols, including research subject recruitment.
• Schedule pre-site selection visits, site initiation visits, webinars, monitoring and close-out visits.
• Plan, conduct and evaluate project protocols and research subject recruitment.
• Monitor and report project status and research data.
• Complete regulatory documents, data capture, monitoring plans and protocol-related activities.
• Assist with preparing and responding to audits and maintaining research tools.
• Complete certification in Human Subjects Research as required by the Responsible Conduct of Research guidelines adopted by Cleveland Clinic.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED and two years of clinical research or healthcare experience
• OR Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in a healthcare or a science-related field
• Demonstrated proficiency with various computer-based skills (word processing, spreadsheets, databases, presentation software, data entry, and EPIC)
• Understanding of the basic concepts of study design
• Within 90 days of hire, must successfully complete certification in Human Subjects Research as required by the Responsible Conduct of Research guidelines adopted by Cleveland Clinic
• Strong organizational, communication and interpersonal skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in a healthcare or a science-related field

Physical Requirements

• Ability to perform work in a stationary position for extended periods
• Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment
• Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information
• In some locations, ability to move up to 25 pounds

Personal Protective Equipment

• Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

Pay Range

Minimum hourly: $20.77

Maximum hourly: $31.68

The pay range displayed on this job posting reflects the anticipated range for new hires. A successful candidate’s actual compensation will be determined after taking factors into consideration such as the candidate’s work history, experience, skill set and education. The pay range displayed does not include any applicable pay practices (e.g., shift differentials, overtime, etc.). The pay range does not include the value of Cleveland Clinic's benefits package (e.g., healthcare, dental and vision benefits, retirement savings account contributions, etc.).