"Clinical Research Coordinator"

Extended Job Title

Clinical Research Coordinator

Position Description

Coordinates daily operations of clinical research studies in assigned department(s). This includes but is not limited to overall clinic conduct, marketing, and data management of all clinical research activities in assigned department(s). Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities may include training new employees; assisting with planning, assigning, and directing work; addressing complaints and resolving problems. The employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The employee is occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals and dangerous bodily fluids. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Approximately 5-15% travel (often long-distance) is required.

Major/Essential Functions

• Develop and maintain relationships with faculty members interested in or currently conducting clinical research.
• Develop and maintain relationships with assigned pharmaceutical, medical device, and other medical manufacturers considering clinical trials.
• Actively market the Clinical Research Institute.
• Facilitate IRB application and submission via Cayuse system.
• Facilitate ongoing and timely communication with the IRB via Cayuse system.
• Recruit and enroll human subjects while protecting subjects and subjects’ rights.
• Maintain study files/documents on all assigned studies.
• Facilitates data quality and integrity.
• Assist with development and management of research study budget.
• Assist faculty/staff with development of research protocols.
• Assist with clinical research education and training of volunteers, students, new employees.
• Attend affiliated clinical research meetings and professional meetings where research and compliance training may occur.
• Obtain SoCRA (CCRP) or ACRP (CCRC) certification when eligible.
• Maintain CPR certification.
• Maintain IATA training/certification.
• Maintain required institutional training to be able to participate in Clinical Research activities (i.e. CITI and HIPAA research training).
• Maintain Texas nursing or other healthcare provider licensure.
• Facilitates data quality and integrity.
• Obtain and maintain appropriate credentialing approval from the affiliated hospital.

Preferred Qualifications

• Healthcare related training with current licensure
• Bachelors degree in related sciences

Required Qualifications

Healthcare related training with current licensure/certification in their field OR Bachelor's degree from an accredited university with a major in the area of research being conducted. Certification: Certified Clinical Research Professional as defined by The Society of Clinical Research Associates or Certified Clinical Research Coordinator as defined by the Association of Clinical Research Professionals OR Ability to obtain certification as a Clinical Research Professional/Coordinator within two years from date of hire or upon eligibility.

Salary

Pay Grade Minimum: 48,000
Pay Grade Maximum: 75,000
Pay Basis: Monthly

Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as the institutional pay plan. For additional information, please reference the institutional pay plan website at https://app4.ttuhsc.edu/payplan.

Other Details

Department: TTUHSC Clinical Research Institute
Job Type: Full Time
Work Location: Amarillo
Schedule Details: M-F 8am to 5pm and ocassional late evening
Travel Required: Up to 25%
Grant Funded?: No
Requisition ID: 43701BR