Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC)

Job Description

As a Physicians Research Group (“PRG”) employee, you have a unique opportunity to change lives on our research campus, in our state and around the country. PRG employees offer their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills, and dedication to build stronger minds and a healthier world.

PRG has an outstanding opportunity for a full-time Clinical Research Coordinator. The purpose of this position is to carry out the research objectives of PRG. This position is required to use independent judgment and expert knowledge of clinical trial operations to effectively facilitate the workflow and promote a collaborative work environment. The position will maintain dynamic communication with the study investigators, research staff, and industry partners.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Follow research trial policies and procedures that meet research objectives and that ensure compliance with all aspects of Federal Drug Administration (FDA) and National Institutes of Health (NIH) regulations pertaining to clinical research in human subjects (e.g., investigator financial disclosure requirements of the FDA).
  • Document and follow policies and procedures to meet good clinical practice guidelines.
  • Ensure patient safety while participating in clinical trials by monitoring patients and interacting closely with study investigators.
  • Complete research instruments (e.g., case report forms) as necessary to ensure quality data that correlates with research objectives.
  • Follow procedures for trial audits to assure protocol compliance and to ensure research data quality.
  • Take action to correct problems such as deviation from protocol requirements to ensure research quality.
  • Ensure that projects are executed successfully and completed within needed time frames to meet research objectives.
  • May process labs for clinical trials, including collecting, centrifuging and aliquoting specimens, and ship specimens in accordance with federal and institutional biologics shipping regulations.
  • Ensure protocol compliance by managing patient appointments and coordinating with study investigator to collect reliable and accurate data.

REQUIREMENTS:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in life or social sciences or related field.
  • A minimum of 2 years clinical research coordination experience or equivalent.
  • Sound knowledge of FDA, GCP, and NIH requirements relating to research involving human subjects.
  • Experience using electronic data capture software.
  • Strong computer skills and competency with Microsoft Office software.
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to multi-task, organize and prioritize multiple projects.
  • Experience in clinical trial processes, implementation of research protocols.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently, under supervision, and be a team player. Should be highly motivated and flexible, with the ability to adjust to rapidly changing priorities and new projects. Maintain positive vision, sense of humor, and professional demeanor under potentially stressful situations.
  • Applicants selected for this position who have not already completed the training for clinical research involving human subjects will be required to complete this training.

Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration.

Conditions of Employment:

  • Ability to multi-task and be flexible while maintaining a professional demeanor is crucial as priorities change throughout each day.
  • May have to respond to multiple requests for information (e-mail, voicemail, fax, verbal), determining priorities.
  • Work hours may exceed 40 hours per week and may be deadline dependent. There may be deadlines over which an individual has no control that require a flexible schedule to accommodate, such as patient coordination needs or study sponsor deadlines.
  • This position is in a clinical and research environment that is located within the Arizona State University Research Park.
  • Occasional evening and weekend work (e.g., to meet deadlines; potential travel to study meetings) may be required.
Clinical Research Coordinator
Job Type: Full Time
Job Location: Arizona

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