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A Brief Overview

Dr. Richard Aplenc is seeking a research coordinator I to provide clinical coordinator and data support to ongoing cohort studies of pediatric acute leukemia. The coordinator will be expected to perform detailed, standardized chart abstractions, serve as resource for other staff performing chart abstractions, and

develop the capacity to provide data management support for this and other projects. Additional tasks may include providing support for ongoing prospective patient studies, including biologic sample handling. The estimated division of duties is 80% chart abstraction/chart abstraction support and 20% support for other research activities. The coordinator will be expected to be able to interact professionally and independently with outside investigative teams and institutions participating in these cohort studies.

What You Will Do

Core responsibilities
Adhere to an IRB approved protocol
Participate in the informed consent process of study subjects
Support the safety of clinical research patients/research participants
Coordinate protocol related research procedures, study visits, and follow-up care
Screen, recruit and enroll patients/research participants
Maintain study source documents
Under the supervision of PI Report adverse events
Understand good clinical practice (GCP) and regulatory compliance
Educate subjects and family on protocol, study intervention, etc.
Comply with Institutional policies, standard operating procedures (SOPs) and guidelines, and with HIPAA and management of confidential materials
Must comply with federal, state, and sponsor policies
For multi-site studies or collaborations, support communication and meeting scheduling across teams
Related responsibilities
Manage essential regulatory documents
Register study on ClinicalTrials.gov as appropriate
Complete case report forms (paper & electronic data capture) and address queries
Submit documents to regulatory authorities (e.g. IRB, FDA, etc.) and/or review/monitoring boards (ie,DSMB, independent safety officer)
Facilitate pre-study, site qualification, study initiation, and monitoring visit as appropriate
Facilitate study close out activities as appropriate
Coordinate research/project team meetings
Collect, process and ship samples as applicable to the protocol
Schedule subject visits and procedures
Retain records/archive documents after study close out

Education Qualifications

High School Diploma / GED - Required
Bachelor's Degree - Preferred

Experience Qualifications

At least two (2) years of clinical or research related experience - Required
At least three (3) years of clinical or research related experience - Preferred

Skills And Abilities

Basic knowledge of IRB and human subject protection
Strong verbal and written communications skills
Strong time management skills
Ability to collaborate with stakeholders at all levels

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SALARY RANGE:

$53,000.00 - $66,300.00 Annually

Salary ranges are shown for full-time jobs. If you're working part-time, your pay will be adjusted accordingly.

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