Research Coordinator
Summary
Coordinates research study activities, day-to-day operations, staffing, records, reporting, and quality control for clinical trials. Requires a bachelor’s degree and previous clinical trials experience; 2-3 years in academic research or pharmaceutical industry preferred.
Highlights
- Experience
- Previous clinical trials experience required; 2-3 years academic research or pharmaceutical experience preferred
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field required
- Reports To
- Operations Manager
Job description
The Research Coordinator administers and coordinates research study associated activities under the direction of the Operations Manager and in coordination with the Principal Investigators (PIs).
Responsibilities:
- Assists PIs with planning and coordinates the review and approval processes for research study protocols in accord with established policies and procedures.
- Ensures the smooth and efficient day to day operations of research and data collection activities; acts as primary administrative point of contact for internal research staff (nurses, data manager, and pharmacist) and as the operational liaison for other research organizations, funding agencies and regulatory bodies.
- Assists in training PIs and other research staff on the use of the e-research technology acquired by the NYRI.
- Plans and coordinates staffing of research studies to include recruitment and administration of research support as appropriate to the initiative.
- Supervises and coordinates the provision of support services to investigators and researchers
- Monitors the progress of research activities; develops and maintains records of research activities and, with the PIs, prepares periodic and ad hoc reports as required by funding agencies and other regulatory bodies.
- Implements quality control process throughout the conduct of trials.
- Ensures that all serious and non-serious adverse events are properly documented and reported appropriately.
Qualifications/Requirements:
Experience: Two to three years of experience in academic research or pharmaceutical industry setting preferred, and previous experience with clinical trials, required.
Education: A Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, required.
Licenses / Certifications: N/A
Other: N/A
Special Requirements: N/A