Clinical Research Coordinator

Clinical Research Coordinator 

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Do you have what it takes to be a GREAT Clinical Research Coordinator?

Biobehavioral Research of Austin is looking for Clinical Research Coordinator to join our growing research facility.

This is not a remote position

Position Highlights
Working at a top-ranked research company, the Clinical Research Coordinator works under the general direction of the Principal Investigator to ensure protocols are conducted in accordance with the principles of Good Clinical Practice. The coordinator will coordinate clinical research studies and perform a variety of duties involved in the collection, compilation, and documentation of clinical research data. The coordinator will play a key role in coordinating all clinical trial activities, by following all applicable regulations governing the conduct of clinical trials. The primary skills include GCP proficiency, logical thinking, ability to prioritize, a can-do attitude, the ability to adapt quickly to changing business conditions, and strong interpersonal, and team-building skills.

The coordinator, working closely with study team members under the moderate direction of a Study Investigator, will have overall responsibilities for coordinating efforts with other study team members in order to achieve study objectives and corporate goals, including:

• Study Management: CRCs oversee the day-to-day operations of clinical trials, ensuring that they are conducted in compliance with applicable regulations, protocols, and ethical standards. They coordinate and schedule study visits, manage participant recruitment and screening, and maintain study documentation.
• Participant Recruitment and Enrollment: CRCs are involved in identifying potential participants for clinical trials. They screen potential participants for eligibility, explain the study details, obtain informed consent, and enroll eligible participants into the study.
• Data Collection and Management: CRCs are responsible for collecting accurate and complete data from study participants. They may perform various procedures, assessments, and tests as per the study protocol. They also maintain detailed records of study data, ensuring its integrity and confidentiality.
• Regulatory Compliance: CRCs ensure that all regulatory requirements are met throughout the study. They assist in obtaining necessary approvals from ethics committees and regulatory authorities. They also ensure that all required documentation, such as informed consent forms and study protocols, are up to date and appropriately stored.
• Study Coordination and Communication: CRCs serve as a liaison between study participants, investigators, and various stakeholders involved in the research process. They schedule and coordinate study-related meetings, communicate with participants regarding their participation and any changes in the study protocol, and address any queries or concerns.
• Adverse Event Monitoring: CRCs are responsible for monitoring and documenting any adverse events or side effects experienced by study participants. They promptly report such events to the appropriate authorities and ensure that participants receive appropriate medical care and follow-up.
• Quality Control and Assurance: CRCs play a role in ensuring the quality and integrity of the research data. They may assist with data validation, perform source data verification, and conduct periodic internal audits to identify and address any potential issues.
• Able to perform phlebotomy
• Able to obtain vitials

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• Strong interpersonal skills with attention to detail are a must. Demonstrated ability in positive relationship building, with strong verbal and written skills required.
• Demonstrated proficiency with word processing, spreadsheet, database, and presentation software (MS Office skills such as Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint) and with clinical trial master filing systems.
• Ability to travel for Clinic activities, attend investigator meetings, or vendor visits/audits, as required.
• Familiar with the background of the study drug and requirements of the study
• Have high ethical standards and professional honesty
• Friendly and outgoing demeanor
• Must demonstrate a passion for direct patient interaction
• Demonstrate clinical competence, positive leadership, and ability to work collaboratively with a multi-disciplinary team
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times
• Picking, pinching, typing or otherwise working, primarily with fingers rather than with whole hand or arm as in handling
• Talking: Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; those activities where detailed or important spoken instructions must be conveyed to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly
• Hearing: Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction, and having the ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and making fine discrimination in sound
• The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading; visual inspection involving small defects, small parts, and/or operation of machines (including inspection); using measurement devices; and/or assembly or fabrication of parts at distances close to the eyes

Currently, we are not providing a relocating stipend. Must be able to work in the Austin area