Clinical Research Coordinator I

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Job Location (Full Address):

601 Elmwood Ave, Rochester, New York, United States of America, 14642

Opening:

Worker Subtype:

Regular

Time Type:

Full time

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Department:

400048 Medicine M&D-Infect Dis Unit

Work Shift:

UR - Day (United States of America)

Range:

UR URG 103 H

Compensation Range:

$17.43 - $24.40

Responsibilities:

The position is to join a dynamic and very busy research clinic with multiple contracts with the NIH and pharmaceutical companies. Studies currently being conducted include observational studies of respiratory illnesses such as influenza and COVID19, phase 1-3 vaccine studies, studies in therapeutic agents in both adult and pediatric populations. Applicants should be able to work with research subjects under general direction and with latitude for independent judgment assume full responsibility for various clinical projects as outlined below.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Data Entry: Collects, enters, and maintains study-related information in case report forms and electronic databases and reviews subject records to ensure complete and accurate data and concurrence between the data collection tools and electronic case report forms
• Development of Clinical Reports: Utilizes database to run reports and track subject visits.  Extracts and gathers data from human subject participants and prepares reports.  Drafts adverse event logs that will be reviewed by the study coordinator prior to being sent to providers, drafts concomitant medication logs. Respond to PI and sponsor data queries.
• Study Preparation: Assists with the development of data collection forms, devices and other protocol-specific tools required to conduct clinical trials. Prepares, organizes and maintains study charts (i.e. filing flowsheets and other visit documents). Assists with clinical database creation in REDCAP and other platforms and general maintenance. 
• Study Participant Phlebotomy: Performs in-clinic phlebotomy visits with research subjects, also may include other specimen collections such as nasal swabs, etc., Conducts as requires home visits to collect study-related samples e.g., blood and nasal swabs
• Study Participant Recruitment: Assists the Study Coordinator team with screening and enrolling study participants into studies of varying complexity. Conducts participant screening for clinical trials as assigned and maintains accurate screening and recruitment logs. Operates computer and/or peripheral equipment; assists in preparing programs and databases related to subject recruitment.
• Other Duties as assigned

MINIMUM EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• High School Diploma required
• Associate’s Degree preferred
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience required

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Word processing and data analysis software preferred
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills, and the ability to work well in teams preferred
• Ability to adhere to applicable safety and/or Infection Control standards and processes preferred

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Phlebotomy Technician PBT (ASCP) preferred

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