"Clinical Research Coordinator I"

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Clinical Research Coordinator I for the department of Pediatrics at the Robert Wood Johnson Medical School.

The Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC) works closely with the Pediatric Department Chair also referred to here as the Principal Investigator or PI. This individual is responsible for a broad range of research activities that the PI performs, including but not limited to the areas of infections and cancers after solid organ transplantation. The PI is transferring several NIH funded grants that were awarded to him while he was at Washington University, to Rutgers, including the UNEARTH and CISTEM2 studies. The PI also has several new projects that will be initiated at Rutgers or at other sites. This research coordinator will work with the PI to implement and conduct the various studies. These duties include but are not limited to study creation, contracting, ethics and other approvals, protocol directed recruitment/consenting, study procedures, sample collection and processing, data management and quality control across the sites of the studies, including the Rutgers-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School site. The CRC will help to assure protocol training of all staff at the Rutgers and other sites, the implementation and development of project standard operating procedures, logistics and operations at the Rutgers and other sites.

Among the key duties of this position are the following:

• Work with the Pediatric Department Principal Investigator to identify and carry out responsibilities to help to coordinate clinical research activities for which he is either the Principal Investigator or a site investigator.
• The CRC coordinates and assists with carrying out the various studies, per the protocols.
• Coordinates all study procedures to identify and consent available subjects, consistent study procedures and techniques and verified documentation. Collects and maintains study samples. Position performs duties associated with data collection, management of data generated by study protocols, and assist with interpretation of data.
• Ensures that staff's Health and Safety Training and Continuing Education Records are current and up-to-date.
• Confers with PI to assist in developing plans for research projects and discuss the interpretation of results; collaborates in the preparation of manuscripts for publications and preparation of grant proposals to sponsoring agencies; assists in the preparation of amendments to protocols and/or modifications to study design as appropriate.
• Works with study monitors, as applicable, for data queries and site visits.

Minimum Education and Experience:

Bachelor's degree in any of the following fields: Biology, Human Health, Public Health, Nursing, or in a relevant science minimum plus 3-years' experience in clinical research coordination.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

Physical Demands: Standing, sitting, walking, talking or hearing. No special vision requirements.

Work Environment: Office environment. Moderate Noise.