BASIC FUNCTION:

The primary purpose of this position is to facilitate the conduct of clinical, translational and basic science research projects in the Department of Dermatology.

Responsibilities include patient recruitment & follow-up, communication with local IRB and sponsors, data gathering & entry, handling of tissue samples, budgeting, organizing educational conferences, and other research-related tasks as needed.

SUPERVISORY ACCOUNTABILITY:

May involve supervision of entry level research coordinator(s)

NATURE AND SCOPE:

Internal contacts include students, faculty and staff. External contacts include study sponsors, clinical trials staff, patients, parents, hospital officials, local health departments, community providers and the general public.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Facilitate the safe, ethical and regulatory-compliant conduct of research in the department of dermatology:

• Ensure study is compliance with local and federal laws and regulations
• Create and/or maintain all documents and records related to the study
• Act as a liaison between the PI and study sponsor
• Prepare for site visits, regulatory visits, and audits
• Maintain accurate records, including regulatory binders
• Conduct patient recruitment and follow up for research studies
• Data gathering and entry for research studies
• Prepare and submit IRB applications
• Collect and store study samples
• Manage study budgets and purchasing
• Assist with organizing research / educational conferences
• Attend and present at dermatologiy and/or research conferences
• Complete required training in research methods and regualtry compliance
• Recruits and screens potential study participants and performs intake assessments
• Acts as a point of reference for study participants by answering questions and keeping them informed on the study progress
• Manages the inventory of equipment and supplies related to the study and orders more as needed
• Attends meetings, events and seminars in order to promote studies
• Collects specimens and inputs data and patient information into electronic systems
• Creates reports on each study, including notes on protocols, workload, data collection, and more

CORE COMPETENCIES:

• Ability to exercise discretion and ensure a high level of confidentiality.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Superior organizational and time management skills
• Capable of working independently with minimal supervision and also as part of a team
• Skilled with standard computer programs including the MS Office suite
• Research experience, including use of statiatical software preferred, but not required.
• Ability to speak a second language is an asset, but not required
• Understanding of medical terminology as well as standard clinical procedures and protocols

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Applicants must have at least a Bachelor’s degree. Applicants may be current medical students taking an approved research year.