Clinical Research Coordinator
Quality is in our DNA -- is it in yours?
You’ve got problem-solving instincts, a passion for patient care, and the drive to keep things running smoothly. You’re also looking for great benefits, the support of an all-star team, and an opportunity to grow your career.
Join our front line of #HealthcareHeroes! Our mission is to advance the health and wellbeing of our communities as a leader in clinical laboratory solutions.
The Clinical Research Coordinator will be responsible for assisting the Principal Investigator in operationalizing clinical protocols relevant to Bio-specimen procurement initiatives.
Location: Birmingham, Alabama
Hours: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Days: Monday - Friday
Fulltime/Benefit Eligible
Essential Key Responsibilities:
- Responsible for, recruiting, consenting, detailing and tracking eligible study subjects for clinical trials
- Introduces the details, and parameters of the study to study candidates and appropriate medical staff
- Field candidates’ questions and concerns about the study
- Obtains signed informed consent from all study participants
- Functions as the liaison between study candidates and the principal investigator
- Tracks the number of study candidates that were recruited vs. the number of successful specimen collections
- Coordinates pre-operative blood collection handling and storage when required
- Collects data, completes Case Report Forms and any required Follow-up Forms
- Organizes the maintenance and retention of all study records
- Transfers study data confidentially from the study site to Aurora and its clients
- Manages inventory for all study supplies
- Participates in the collection process and transport preparation of Biospecimens from the Study site to the final destination
Education:
- Nursing or Med-tech degree and certification desired. BA/BS science related degree preferred
Experience:
- Experience working with clinical research protocols
- Experience obtaining informed consents is preferred
- Knowledge of hospital departmental policies and operations is preferred
Requirements:
- A valid state driver’s license with an acceptable Motor Vehicle Report (MVR)
- Must have personal and reliable transportation
- Proof of current vehicle registration and personal automobile insurance
- Excellent verbal and written communications skills
- Experience with patient interaction
- Knowledge of basic medical terminology
- Ability to understand and abide by Food & Drug Administration: Good Clinical Practice Guidelines
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
- Skilled in interacting effectively with hospital staff, patients and other personnel
- Comfortable in a pathology environment