"Clinical Research Coordinator B/C"

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Job Description Summary: The Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC) is responsible for the execution of clinical research studies as part of the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery's Clinical Research Team. The candidate will carry out daily activities related to industry-sponsored and federally funded research protocols, as well as assist in the conduct of investigator-initiated research and division-specific research projects and operations.

This position's primary function is to facilitate, promote, and ensure good clinical practice in the conduct of all research protocols. Independently manages different phases of complex clinical trials and mentors coordinators and research assistants. Works with partnering institutions and creates multi-center budgets and manages expenses. Participates in study team meetings, disease site group meetings, and ongoing protocol training/compliance meetings. Supports in the monitoring of external sites and assists in the management of multi-site trials.

CRC-B: This is an onsite, patient-facing role. Coordinates the conduct of clinical research studies, including recruitment and retention of clinical trial participants. Schedules and runs study visits, processes and ships research samples, maintains study files, completes data entry, corresponds with study sponsors and monitors, attends study monitoring visits, and participates in research team meetings. Prepares and submits regulatory documents to the IRB. Additional duties include office tasks like scanning, filing, and maintaining study supply inventories. Works closely with research team members.

CRC-C: In addition to CRC-B duties, demonstrates experience and proficiency, carries out duties with limited supervision, acts as a resource for entry-level team members, assists with training new staff, and helps managers with start-up and division maintenance tasks.

This position is contingent upon funding.

Qualifications:

• CRC-B: Bachelor of Science and 2 to 3 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• CRC-C: Bachelor of Science and 4 to 6 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.

University benefits include health, life, flexible spending accounts, tuition assistance, retirement plans, time away from work, long-term care insurance, wellness resources, professional development, and more. Learn more about benefits.