Clinical Research Prgm Coord

Summary:

The Clinical Research Program Coordinator works with the Principal Investigator (PI) on one or more investigator-initiated studies at the Rhode Island Hospital Alzheimer*s Disease and Memory Disorders Center (ADMDC). While the Principal Investigator is ultimately responsible for the research the CRPC is responsible for the facilitation and coordination of the daily study activities and plays a critical role in the conduct of the study. The CRPC works collaboratively with the entire study team. Manages workflow and monitors outcomes to ensure productivity and timely attainment of project goals.

Responsibilities:

* Ensures that research is conducted in accordance with the approved protocol Good Clinical Practice and guidance established by the Research Protections Office (RPO)

* Leads study team in development and implementation of efficient work-flow for study visits

* Builds research project infrastructure to accomplish study aims while maintaining quality standards

* Develops appropriate source documents ensures compliance from the study team and establishes a schedule of quality control audits

* Independently schedules and conducts team meetings including follow through on action items

* Provides accurate and timely data collection documentation entry and reporting in the study*s RedCap databases

* Coordinates appropriate training of the study team

* Maintains IRB documents in accordance with ADMDC standard operating procedures (SOP) and RPO regulations

* Engages potential research participants to attain recruitment goals determines eligibility and consents according to SOP

* May take vital signs obtain weights and perform EKG for research monitoring per protocol

* Assists in preparation of NIH annual grant progress reports by aggregating relevant data

* May assist PI with preparation of reports lectures and manuscripts

* Ensures the collection processing labelling and appropriate storage of biofluid samples in accordance with study protocols

Other information:

EXPERIENCE:

Two to three years progressively more responsible and related
experience in the research field.

Demonstrates effective working knowledge of Microsoft Office
programs use of teleconferencing programs and competencies necessary to interact with older adults with
knowledge of aging processes and cognitive impairment.

Strong organizational and communication skills required.

BASIC KNOWLEDGE:

BA/BS in related field. Related previous
experience coordinating research studies.

Able to utilize electronic medical
records systems/Epic as needed

Previous human subjects research
experience

Ability to prioritize tasks

IRB experience (document submission
editing CITI certified)

Interpersonal skills to effectively
interact with patients families MDs and hospital professionals

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

While most
duties are performed in an office environment risk of exposure to contagious or
noxious elements is minimized by adherence to safety procedures and protocols. Some
tasks are conducted in a laboratory environment with possible exposure to human
biofluids (e.g. blood) and chemical reagents.

INDEPENDENT ACTION:

Functions
independently within a broad scope of department policies and practices;
generally refers specific problems to supervisor only where clarification of
departmental policies and procedures may be required.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:

Provides functional guidance
to subordinate research staff assigned to the project.

Brown University Health is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin age ethnicity sexual orientation ancestry genetics gender identity or expression disability protected veteran or marital status. Brown University Health is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

Location: Rhode Island Hospital USA:RI:Providence

Work Type: Full Time

Shift: Shift 1

Union: Non-Union