Research Protocol Specialist

Mayo Clinic; Rochester (MN); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan options

Dental coverage

Vision plan

HSA/FSAs

Job summary

Mayo Clinic seeks a capable clinical research professional to oversee trial implementation, maintenance, and closure in collaboration with the protocol development team. You will coordinate study documents, write consent forms, and manage logistics, approvals, and budgets with external partners and regulators.

The role requires 2+ years of clinical research experience or 4 years with an associate degree, strong IT literacy, and project management skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with at least 2 years of clinical research experience or related field.
• Associate degree or college diploma with 4 years experience in clinical research or related field.
• Proficient in computers and Microsoft applications.
• Project management experience required; proficient in reg docs, IRB submission, and consent forms."
• SoCRA or ACRP certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manages overall clinical trial implementation, maintenance and completion with protocol development team.
• Coordinates protocol/clinical research documents and ongoing management of pre-written documents during development.
• Writes informed consent documents and coordinates study logistics and approvals.
• Communicates with study sites, industry partners and federal agencies; develops clinical trial budgets.
• Provides regulatory and policy guidance to physicians, staff and sponsors.
• Works in a team and also independently with occasional leadership guidance.
• Contributes to SOPs and working instructions; participates in committees and task forces.

Skills

Project management

Microsoft Office

IRB submission

Regulatory documentation

Research systems

Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree + 2 years experience

Associate degree + 4 years experience

Tools

Research systems

Job description

Why Mayo Clinic

Mayo Clinic is top-ranked in more specialties than any other care provider according to U.S. News & World Report. As we work together to put the needs of the patient first, we are also dedicated to our employees, investing in competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit plans – to take care of you and your family, now and in the future. And with continuing education and advancement opportunities at every turn, you can build a long, successful career with Mayo Clinic.

Benefits Highlights

• Medical: Multiple plan options.
• Dental: Delta Dental or reimbursement account for flexible coverage.
• Vision: Affordable plan with national network.
• Pre-Tax Savings: HSA and FSAs for eligible expenses.
• Retirement: Competitive retirement package to secure your future.

Responsibilities

Executes the overall management of the clinical trial implementation, maintenance, and completion process in collaboration with protocol development team.

Responsibilities may include but are not limited to coordination of the protocol/clinical research documents and/or the ongoing management of pre-written documents through the development; writing of the informed consent document; coordination of study logistics/obtaining approvals, verification of content to meet institutional, industry, and federal standards; communication with study sites, industry partners, and/or federal agencies; development of clinical trial budgets.

Provides consultative guidance regarding regulatory and policy requirements to physicians, study staff, and external sponsors.

Must be able to work in a team environment both as a member and a facilitator, be able to manage multiple projects at various stages, and be able to work independently with occasional guidance from physician leadership or management.

Must be able to work in a complex environment and to exercise good judgment in ambiguous situations.

Must possess excellent problem-solving skills, oral, written, communication and interpersonal skills, and be comfortable interacting with individuals at all levels internal and external to Mayo Clinic.

Active member on committees and task forces and participates on projects as assigned.

Writes and provides input to standard operating procedures and working instructions.

Develops and carries out staff training and mentoring as necessary.

This is a hybrid position and must be located within 100 miles of a Mayo Clinic campus or Mayo Clinic Health System campus for occasional on-site expectations based on business needs. On-site expectations will be discussed during the interview process.

This vacancy is not eligible for sponsorship. We will not sponsor or transfer visas for this position. Also, Mayo Clinic DOES NOT participate in the F-1 STEM OPT extension program.

Qualifications

Bachelors with at least 2 years of experience in clinical research or related field.

OR associate degree or completion of college diploma program with 4 years experience in the clinical research setting or related field.

Must be proficient in the use of computers, and Microsoft applications.

Project management experience required. Proficient in research systems, excel in leveraging tools and technology, knowledgeable with reg docs, IRB submission, writing consent forms.

SoCRA or ACRP certification preferred.

Exemption Status

Nonexempt

Compensation Detail

$28.80 - $43.25 / yr Experience and tenure may be considered along with internal equity when job offers are extended.

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Schedule

Full Time

Hours/Pay Period

80

Schedule Details

Monday-Friday 8am-5pm

Weekend Schedule

No weekends.

International Assignment

No

Site Description

Just as our reputation has spread beyond our Minnesota roots, so have our locations. Today, our employees are located at our three major campuses in Phoenix/Scottsdale, Arizona, Jacksonville, Florida, Rochester, Minnesota, and at Mayo Clinic Health System campuses throughout Midwestern communities, and at our international locations. Each Mayo Clinic location is a special place where our employees thrive in both their work and personal lives. Learn more about what each unique Mayo Clinic campus has to offer, and where your best fit is.

Equal Opportunity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status or disability status. Learn more about the "EOE is the Law" . Mayo Clinic participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.