UNIV - Clinical Research Coordinator I - Department of Medicine: Division of Pulmonary

Job Description Summary

This position will be providing support to the following programs: Pulmonary & Critical Care Clinical Research, COVID-19 Research, and Research in Advanced Therapies in Gastroenterology. Will be responsible for adhering to study guidelines, coordinating study visits, ensuring participants meet stringent clinical inclusion guidelines, provide education to patients and their families. This position may conduct study visits after hours and on weekends for enrollment into the COVID-19 and Critical Care trials. Additionally, incumbent will be responsible for maintaining study database, completing study documents, recruiting study patients, and preparing/conducting monitor and auditor visits. Some travel is required.

Entity

Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC - Univ)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type​

Research Grant

Cost Center

CC000974 COM DOM PULM General CC

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Pay Grade

University-05

Pay Range

38,985.00 - 55,559.50 - 72,134.000

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Job Description

Job Duties:

35% - Serve as study coordinator in the Research Programs Core: Obtain informed consent, screen and enroll study patients, conduct study visits as per protocol, coordinate patient visits, provide education to subjects, monitor adverse events and prepare serious adverse event reports, collect and process lab samples, dispense study medication to patients, conduct patient diary reviews, enter data and complete case report forms, and maintain all study documents.

20% - Assist with recruitment of research study patients on an on-going basis.

15% - Coordinate proper data management according to protocol requirements and compliance, i.e. collect and record all data pertaining to study patients on specific study and submit on time to research bases.  Provide database support (design, implement, update and review for integrity).

15% - Collect and process lab samples that require specific training.  These include phlebotomy, sweat testing, spirometry and EKG.

10% - Prepare for and conduct monitor and auditor visits for each study as required by sponsor, FDA, or internal audit.

5% - Travel to sponsor initiated investigator meetings with investigator to review protocols for initiation and to review clinical findings during trials.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:  Prefer candidate with clinical trial and database experience. Employee will be expected to exercise discretion with limited oversight.  

Additional Job Description

Minimum Requirements: A bachelor's degree and one year of relevant program experience.

Physical Requirements: (Note: The following descriptions are applicable to this section: Continuous - 6-8 hours per shift; Frequent - 2-6 hours per shift; Infrequent - 0-2 hours per shift) Ability to perform job functions in an upright position. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions in a seated position. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions while walking/mobile. (Frequent) Ability to work indoors. (Continuous) Ability to work outdoors in all weather and temperature extremes. (Infrequent) Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces. (Infrequent) Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions. (Infrequent) Ability to squat and perform job functions. (Infrequent) Ability to perform 'pinching' operations. (Infrequent) Ability to fully use both hands/arms. (Frequent) Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. (Frequent) Ability to reach in all directions. (Frequent) Possess good finger dexterity. (Continuous) Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions. (Continuous) Ability to lift and carry 15 lbs., unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lower objects, up to 15 lbs., from height of 36 inches to floor level, unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to push/pull objects, up to 15 lbs., unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected, in one eye or with both eyes. (Continuous) Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand. (Frequent) Ability to see and recognize objects at a distance. (Frequent) Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception. (Frequent) Good peripheral vision capabilities. (Continuous) Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction. (Continuous) Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. (Frequent)

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

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