(Hybrid) Clinical Research Coordinator - Department of Pediatrics

About the Opportunity

West Virginia University is seeking applications for a Pediatric Clinical Research Coordinator in the Department of Pediatrics. This position is responsible for participating in the development, coordination, monitoring, and implementation of research strategies essential to the successful management of clinical trials research conducted by principal investigators. Performs a variety of independent and collaborative duties involved in clinical trials including, but not limited to, documentation, tracking, data abstraction and collection and compilation/entry of clinical research data.

What You'll Do

• Working with Pharm D on dosage and titration of study drug.
• Manages drug treatment schedules for members of the CHRC along with the nursing staff.
• Responsible for education of floor nurses regarding studies/trials with participating babies and children along with attending physicians.
• Coordinates, delegates, and evaluates clinical operations of the WVU proportion of fort initiatives in conjunction with the Principal Investigators.
• Collaborates daily with the research nursing staff, data managers, and study coordinators.
• Performs protocol procedures to ensure accurate, concise compilation of research data.
• Attends study-sponsored clinical coordinator meetings to ensure proper management of protocols.
• Assures that patient visits are scheduled in accordance with protocol guidelines.
• Collaborates with principal investigators to identify and resolve protocol implementation problems during The design period; uses and revises/creates data forms to meet study requirements.
• Educates patients and/or family members, hospital, and other university research personnel regarding research study requirements to ensure that all relevant individuals adequately understand study intent and procedures.
• Participates in organizational audits performed by monitoring and regulatory agencies.
• Participates in the recruitment of potential protocols for activation from industry-sponsored and other sponsoring organizations.
• Participates in patient recruitment efforts.
• Review and discuss clinical procedures and policies within the unit with new CHRC employees to educate during the onboarding process.
• Oversee nurse and clinician training in outpatient and inpatient settings on clinical trial elements.
• Monitor coordinator activities during the day to ensure all protocol activities are being implemented a designed.
• Inform the manager if issues or concerns arise.
• Work with coordinators and other unit staff to identify tasks that could be delegated to others for additional support.
• For assigned trials, shadow the unit manager/director to learn more about contract and budget negotiations.
• With the new integration of the CHRC as the hub for all research involving pediatric subjects, all trials are now evaluated, feasibility performed and disseminated out to the appropriate department(s) accordingly.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in an allied health discipline, or related medical field.
• A minimum of three (3) years of experience working in a clinical setting and/or experience working in clinical trials.
• Any combination of related education and/or experience will be considered.
• All qualifications must be met by the time of employment.