Research Coordinator

Overview

Coordinates and administers research study associated activities. Assists in project planning, and ensures that pre-established work scope, study protocol, and regulatory requirements are followed. Recruits and coordinates research subjects, as appropriate, and serves as principal administrative liaison for the project. Oversees and coordinates the provision of administrative and staff services; develops and maintains recordkeeping systems and procedures. Oversees and manages all accreditations required for the program.

These duties and responsibilities described below represent the general tasks performed on a daily basis; other tasks may be assigned.

• Attend required hospital-wide orientations, meetings, and in-services
• Plans and coordinates the initiation of research study protocol, and the establishment of operating policies and procedures.
• Educates component member (Investigators, RNs, and CRPs)
• Promotes research capacity building among community-based healthcare organizations
• Prepares Internal Review Board applications
• Plans, implements, and maintains data collection and analysis systems in support of research protocol; may coordinate the collection and analysis of research data.
• Recruits, instructs, and coordinates research subjects and/or volunteers, as appropriate to specific study objectives and work scope.
• Ensures the smooth and efficient day-to-day operation of research and data collection activities; acts as the primary administrative point of contact for internal research staff and as the principal operational liaison for other research organizations, funding agencies and regulating bodies.
• Coordinates the day-to-day activities of any technical support staff specifically engaged in the carrying out of research/clinical protocol, as appropriate to the position; may perform aspects of research protocol, as required, in accordance with specified program objectives.
• Plans and coordinates the staffing of research studies, to include the recruitment and administration of research support staff, as appropriate to the activity.
• Monitors the progress of research activities; develops and maintains records of research activities, and prepares periodic and ad hoc reports, as required by investigators, administrators, funding agencies, and/or regulatory bodies.
• Plans and coordinates regular advisory board and steering committee meetings.
• To implement quality control process throughout the trial
• To perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned including supports for other programs
• Cooperates with research-based office staff to plan for investigative body site visits
• Coordinates all study budgets and finances
• Coordinates all departmental accreditations working together with departmental leaders and external resources.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Minimum Required

Education:

Bachelors in Nursing

Preferred Education:

N/A

Experience:

5+ years healthcare experience

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