Research Coordinator at RWJBarnabas Health – Livingston, New Jersey

Job Title: Research Coordinator

Location: Cooperman Barnabas Medical Ctr

Department Name: Research Department

Req #: 0000236529

Status: Hourly

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $20.00 - $35.00 per hour

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

Job Overview:

As a member of the CBMC Clinical Research Office, the Research Coordinator is responsible for initiating, coordinating and managing research studies conducted at the Medical Center. Oversees the financial and protocol development for the assigned studies.

Assists with managing the recruitment process (develops advertising strategy, contacts media outlets and negotiate rates and monitor deadlines for submission of materials), enrollment, grant submissions, and study coordination.

Performs intra-operative monitoring and serves as liaison with internal and external funding agencies.

Ensures the accurate execution of research protocols in accordance with Good Clinical Practices, HIPAA and required obligations to patient/subject, Principal Investigator, research team and the sponsor.

Interfaces directly with patients/subjects and the Principal Investigator in support of the clinical trials if applicable.

Provides guidance to Research support staff. Works autonomously and with limited oversight.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Bachelor degree or equivalent in business administration, health care administration, health science or related discipline

Preferred:

• Minimum of two years of progressively responsible related experience coordinating clinical/research trials studies
• CITI Training

Scheduling Requirements:

• FT
• Days

• Proficiency in using various Microsoft Office applications such as World, Excel, Access, Power Point and Outlook
• Familiar with internet applications
• Effective oral, written, communication, interpersonal skills
• Ability to interface effectively with all levels of management and must work and communicate effectively with both internal and external customers
• Ability to work and make decisions independently
• Time management skills and ability to multi task
• Strong understanding and knowledge base of coordination requirements associated with clinical/research trials
• Has thorough knowledge of research study, study rationale, study subject, and clinical procedures associated with the study
• Implements clinical research by recruiting potential patients/subjections, assisting with informed consent process, conducting study visits, documenting information timely, monitoring outward effects and issues regarding patient/subject safety
• Works with the principal investigators monitoring the overall conduct of the study and collaborates with various personnel that may be involved in assisting with specific aspects of the study
• Acts as internal auditors during quarterly internal audits for other studies and liaisons with monitors during site visits, providing assistance with the visit
• Initiates and continues regular contact with patients; encourages visit reminders and compliance to research; ensures contact with patients and their families is courteous, effective, professional and cooperative

• Utilizes the necessary tools to ensure protocol compliance to conduct direct data research - Tools should include calendars, schedules, and tracking logs
• Reviews any issues that deviate from standard policy and procedure with supervisor such as changes and additions to data collection
• Utilizes appropriate sources, gathers and compiles data, statistics and other materials as needed including data for publications, outside physician offices, sponsoring agency and regulatory agencies
• Attends appropriate trainings in the proper handling and collection of biological substances and the packaging and shipment of samples as well as required IRB and HIPAA tutorial

• Develops draft budget, monitors budget throughout trial and recommends staffing levels based on reviewed protocol
• Collaborates with the Clinical Research Office to support, coordinate, and advance departmental initiatives
• Conducts all other duties and responsibilities as assigned