Research Specialist, MCVI Research, FT, 8A-4:30P

Baptist Health; Coral Gables (FL); On-site; USD 88,479 - 115,023; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth opportunities

Comprehensive health resources

Wellness program to reduce deductible

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Baptist Health is seeking a Research Specialist to support the Cardiac and Vascular Institute’s clinical research programs. You will coordinate CSPs, enroll patients and ensure adherence to IRB and federal guidelines in a fast-paced, team-based environment.

The role requires MD/DO with clinical research experience, strong collaboration skills and bilingual capabilities preferred. This position offers opportunities for growth within a leading nonprofit health system in South Florida.

Qualifications

• MD/DO required and board-eligible/practicing physicians with clinical research exposure.
• Strong interpersonal and teamwork abilities for cross-functional collaboration.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple CSPs and regulatory paperwork.
• Experience with IRB requirements and GCP/GVP guidelines preferred.
• Bilingual in Spanish and English is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and administer clinical study protocols (CSP) for cardiovascular research.
• Enroll patients while ensuring regulatory and protocol compliance.
• Collaborate with principal investigators, physicians and sponsors to optimize enrollment and retention.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Multitasking

Regulatory compliance

Education

Doctor of Medicine / DO

Job description

Baptist Health is a leading non‑profit healthcare organization serving South Florida.

Benefits

• Career growth and development opportunities, with clear pathways and ongoing support
• Comprehensive health and wellness resources that go beyond traditional benefits
• A wellness program that can help employees eliminate their medical plan deductible, reducing out‑of‑pocket healthcare costs
• Tuition reimbursement to support continued learning and advancement
• And so much more

Description

As directed by the Supervisor of Clinical Research, the Research Specialist supports the professional role of the Clinical Research staff at the Cardiac and Vascular Institute (MCVI) by coordinating and administering the clinical study protocols (CSP) in cooperation with the Principal Investigator. Reviews studies and suggests methodologies for enrollment of patients. Performs functions as required by the CSP ensuring all regulatory and protocol requirements are met. Must be able to complete detailed paperwork in strict accordance with study‑specific requirements and all federal and regulatory guidance, while organizing tactical interventions that maximize subject finding, participation, enrollment and retention for cardiovascular research protocols in cooperation with the principal investigators. Performs those functions required by the research director to enroll patients in research protocol within a regulatory framework in accordance with IRB requirements and good clinical practices. Serves as a research advocate to ensure that all enrollment requirements are met while abiding by regulatory requirements and maintaining research protocol demands. Deals with physicians, patients, sponsors and other departments in a service‑oriented, excellent manner. Estimated salary range for this position is $88,478.97 - $115,022.66 per year depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Medicine / DO.

Licenses & Certifications

• Collab Inst Training Init.

Additional Qualifications

• Clinical Study Coordinator Certification Preferred.
• Physician with advanced Cardiovascular knowledge base and clinical research experience to implement the operational aspects of research investigations in the field of cardiology, vascular medicine, cardio‑thoracic surgery, interventional radiology and interventional cardiology.
• Strong clinical background in critical care/cardiac/cath lab with experience in quality monitoring, and/or research methodology.
• Ability to manage implementation of multiple study protocols/projects systematically.
• Excellent interpersonal collaborative and team building skills.
• Must be able to work in highly stressful environments and high volume areas with multi‑tasking to ensure enrollment of patients in accordance with regulatory requirements.
• Must be able to communicate in Spanish and English (preferred).
• Complete detailed paperwork in strict accordance with regulatory requirements and deal with physicians, patients, sponsors and other departments in a service excellence manner.
• Skills in using word processing and spreadsheet software.
• Knowledge of Research Guidelines and Regulatory Requirements, FDA, NIH, OHRP and the Code of Federal Regulations.

Minimum Required Experience: 1 Year

EOE, including disability/vets