Research Coordinator - Oncology Clinical Trials

Advocate Health Care; Crystal Lake (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health Care seeks a Research Coordinator to manage clinical trials and biospecimen studies, guiding physicians and research staff. You will coordinate study start-up, IRB submissions, recruitment, data collection, and QA inspections across multiple sites.

Licensed nurses may apply advanced assessment skills to support research activities. Education includes a Bachelor’s degree in biology, health science, nursing or related field, with typically 2 years of research experience.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Good Clinical Practices, ICH, FDA guidance documents, and applicable regulations.
• Ability to successfully conduct and manage a research study.
• Ability to mentor team members and to prepare training plans.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with strong organizational abilities.
• Establish rapport with patients, investigators and sponsors.

Responsibilities

• Perform clinical and administrative coordination of sponsored clinical trials and research protocols.
• Coordinate studies across sites including start-up, IRB submissions, recruitment, screening and enrollment.
• Develop and disseminate protocol information to staff and investigators.
• Ensure laboratory requirements for specimen procurement and shipment.
• Serve as primary research coordinator and liaison between sponsor and investigators.
• Coach and mentor team members and plan educational training.

Skills

Communication skills

Organization

Time management

Problem solving

Attention to detail

MS Office

EMR proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Biology

Bachelor's degree in Health Science

Bachelor's degree in Nursing or related field

Tools

EMR

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

• Performs clinical and administrative coordination of sponsored clinical trials, research protocols/projects, and biospecimen collection studies, as applicable. Provides guidance to physicians, clinical staff and research team members.


• Coordinates assigned research studies in collaboration with other team members and key stakeholders, including but not limited to; study start-up, review of study CTA/budget/CTMS, IRB submissions, recruitment, screening, and enrollment of research subjects, development of mechanisms to maximize subject adherence to the research protocol, maintain source documentation, data collection (i.e. development, completion and submission of case report forms (EDC), study drug/device accountability, monitoring of subjects, AE/SAE reporting, study close out, and facilitates quality assurance inspections and audits. Acts as a liaison between sponsor and investigators and as the primary protocol/project contact for team members and clinical staff.


• Plans, develops and implements educational plans to disseminate protocol/project information with research staff, investigators and clinical staff. Reviews protocol amendments and updates, research related orders (in collaboration with Investigational Drug Services), and study-specific workflows.


• Ensures that laboratory requirements are being met for specimen procurement, proper collection, processing and shipment of specimens.


• Serves as Primary Research Coordinator on studies across multiple sites guiding research team members involved in the study and coordinates and tracks research activities across sites.


• Coaches and mentors research team members and other personnel. Assist with implementation of educational training plans including orientation.


• Maintains competency in research computer applications Attends and participates in educational programs, meetings, and assigned committees.


• Licensed nurses will utilize advanced assessment skills to identify patient care problems, provide professional nursing care to research patients and support Research Coordinators in performing nursing activities as needed.

• ONSITE POSITION*****

Major Responsibilities

• Performs clinical and administrative coordination of sponsored clinical trials, research protocols/projects, and biospecimen collection studies, as applicable. Provides guidance to physicians, clinical staff and research team members.


• Coordinates assigned research studies in collaboration with other team members and key stakeholders, including but not limited to; study start-up, review of study CTA/budget/CTMS, IRB submissions, recruitment, screening, and enrollment of research subjects, development of mechanisms to maximize subject adherence to the research protocol, maintain source documentation, data collection (i.e. development, completion and submission of case report forms (EDC), study drug/device accountability, monitoring of subjects, AE/SAE reporting, study close out, and facilitates quality assurance inspections and audits. Acts as a liaison between sponsor and investigators and as the primary protocol/project contact for team members and clinical staff.


• Plans, develops and implements educational plans to disseminate protocol/project information with research staff, investigators and clinical staff. Reviews protocol amendments and updates, research related orders (in collaboration with Investigational Drug Services), and study-specific workflows.


• Ensures that laboratory requirements are being met for specimen procurement, proper collection, processing and shipment of specimens.


• Serves as Primary Research Coordinator on studies across multiple sites guiding research team members involved in the study and coordinates and tracks research activities across sites.


• Coaches and mentors research team members and other personnel. Assist with implementation of educational training plans including orientation.


• Maintains competency in research computer applications Attends and participates in educational programs, meetings, and assigned committees.


• Licensed nurses will utilize advanced assessment skills to identify patient care problems, provide professional nursing care to research patients and support Research Coordinators in performing nursing activities as needed.

Licensure, Registration, And/or Certification Required

• None Required.

Education Required

• Bachelor's Degree in Biology, or


• Bachelor's Degree in Health Science, or


• Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent knowledge) in Nursing or related field.

Experience Required

• Typically requires 2 years of experience in Research.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required

• Knowledge of Good Clinical Practices, International Conference of Harmonization, FDA Guidance documents, Department of Health and Human Services regulations, standard operating procedures.


• Ability to successfully conduct and manage a research study.


• Ability to mentor team members and to prepare training plans.


• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, organizational and time management skills with ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines. Ability to problem solve and work independently with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.


• Must be able to establish a good rapport with patients, investigators and sponsors.


• Competency in using Electronic Medical Record (EMR), Microsoft Office Suite, and other computerized programs

Physical Requirements And Working Conditions

• Must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, reach above shoulders and twist throughout shift.


• Must have functional sight and hearing.


• Ability to function in a latex environment.


• May be exposed to mechanical, electrical, chemical, and radiation hazards as well as blood and body fluids on a continuous basis; therefore, protective clothing (i.e., gown, mask, goggles, gloves, etc.) must be worn as necessary.


• Exposed to a normal office environment.


• Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.


• Position may require travel among sites and therefore there is exposure to road and weather conditions.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.

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