Research Study Coordinator

Icon Eyecare; Grand Junction (CO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

EVP Eyecare is seeking a Clinical Research Coordinator to design and coordinate ophthalmic trials, manage enrollment, and ensure regulatory compliance. The role requires collaboration with investigators, sponsors, and IRB teams to uphold protocol integrity and participant safety.

Ideal candidates have ophthalmic experience and at least two years of clinical research or related managerial/administrative experience, with strong communication and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• Ophthalmic experience preferred.
• Two years (minimum) of related clinical research/industry, managerial, and administrative experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design and organize the implementation of clinical research trials.
• Recruit participants following protocol guidelines.
• Coordinate enrollment with Investigators and sponsors.
• Maintain protocol training and regulatory compliance.
• Communicate between IRB, PI, and Sponsor to facilitate protocol implementation.
• Ensure accurate data entry and record-keeping per FDA regulations.
• Notify Investigators of participant study-related adverse events and safety issues.
• Educate staff and external partners on protocol requirements.

Skills

Ophthalmic experience

Clinical research

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

POSITION SUMMARYEVP Eyecare is a privately held, portfolio company of The Cortec Group. Based in Denver, Colorado, EVP owns and operates a super-regional network of eyecare practices and surgical centers that conduct business under premier brands in Colorado, Texas and Arizona. We believe that delivering on an outstanding patient experience starts with building an outstanding employee experience.Our mission is to improve people’s lives through better vision and outstanding patient experiences.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESThe essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:Design/organize the implementation of clinical research trials and coordinate trials as a Primary Coordinator.Recruits participants following protocol guidelines and inclusion/exclusion criteria. Communicates with the Investigators regarding enrollment on a frequent basis.Determines effective strategies for retaining participants in clinical trials.Identifies and works to solve problems that may arise while a study is being conducted.Attends professional investigator/coordinator meetings as needed to assure accuracy of protocol implementation and maintain required training.Meets weekly and attends staff meetings to discuss updates.Educates staff members and external partners on protocol requirements.Corresponds and communicates between IRB, PI, and Sponsor to facilitate implementation of protocol.Responsible to notify the Investigators of participant study related serious adverse events, adverse events with trending, safety issues, non-compliance, deviations, Endpoints, and study related charges/billing issues. All reporting will be done with transparency.Facilitates communication between the Investigator and participant regarding the nature of the study, risks, benefits, and alternative treatments to enhance the participants' complete understanding of his rights and responsibilities. Informed consent is to be signed by participant prior to any study related procedures.Evaluates participant’s progress while participating in the study via coordinator’s assessment and baseline data, history and physical, history, and compliance.Design/Organize a system for each study to accurately maintain records for the study sponsor, IRB and per FDA regulations, if applicable.Complete data entry and other time sensitive tasks to the sponsor or clinical coordinating center per protocol/sponsor timelines.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES)Bachelor’s Degree preferred.Ophthalmic experience and knowledge preferred.Two years (minimum) of related clinical research/industry, managerial, and administrative experience preferred.Combinations of related education and experience may be consideredMust be self-directed with demonstrated ability to work in collaboration and cooperation with members of a multidisciplinary team.Ability to effectively communicate and exchange information.Strong organizational and multitasking skills including the ability to manage multiple competing priorities.