Research Coordinator I NE

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

Job summary

Cleveland Clinic is seeking a Research Coordinator I for the Lymphoma Research Group on the Main Campus in Cleveland. You will enroll patients in clinical trials, conduct study visits, and collect questionnaires, supporting lymphoma research across startup, maintenance, and closeout phases.

You will manage data entry, regulatory documents, and communications with sponsors and researchers, while helping grow the lymphoma data registry and ensuring study compliance.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED with 2 years in clinical research or healthcare.
• Alternatively an Associate’s or Bachelor's in healthcare/science.
• Experience with data entry, study design concepts, and EPIC software.

Responsibilities

• Enroll patients in clinical trials and conduct study visits.
• Maintain regulatory documents and data management.
• Prepare IRB submissions and communicate with study team.
• Monitor safety logs and report adverse events.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree in healthcare or science

Tools

EPIC EHR

MS 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 for the Lymphoma Research Group, you will play a crucial role in enrolling patients in clinical trials, conducting study visits, and collecting questionnaires containing important study-related information. In this role, you will support lymphoma research studies throughout various stages of the trial, including study start-up, maintenance, and closeout activities. Your responsibilities will include data entry, study closeout tasks, meetings, and frequent communication through Microsoft Teams, with day-to-day priorities driven by email and incoming study needs.

You will have a particular focus on T-cell lymphoma research, helping expand this area of the research portfolio while supporting the growth of the data registry. While balancing multiple responsibilities can be challenging, your team will encourage you to develop your skills and strengthen your ability to identify new avenues for treatment. Join a team committed to advancing healthcare and pushing the needle forward in lymphoma research.

A caregiver in this position works days from 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

• 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.

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• 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 for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree in a healthcare or a science-related field
• Clinical research trial experience (data, regulatory)

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.).