Clinical Research Coordinator I

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Recruits, screens, and enrolls eligible patients with chronic liver disease for study participation in both inpatient units and outpatient clinics

2. Performs data collection through various methods including interviews and surveys with patients, caregivers, and clinicians

3. Opportunities for performing data analysis to publish in peer-review research journals and present at medical conferences

4. Maintains study data using REDCap (Research Electronic Data Capture) or other programs

5. Manages multiple studies and monitors regular compliance of study procedures

6. Creates and manages Institutional Review Board (IRB) submissions and correspondence

7. Opportunity to lead an independent research project with direct mentorship from the PI

Skills/Abilities/Competencies Required:

1. Strong oral and written communication skills

2. Ability to work independently and handle tasks with fluctuating priorities and deadlines

3. Interpersonal skills and an interest for working with patients with serious illnesses

4. Able to comfortably work in a team-oriented environment and collaborate with other clinical research coordinators and medical professionals from various backgrounds and fields of expertise

5. Strong organizational abilities and attention to detail to maintain study compliance and records of research

6. Proficiency in Microsoft Office

7. Proficiency in analysis software (i.e. SPSS and NVivo) and statistical programming skills are preferred but not required

Education:

A bachelor's degree is required, preferentially focusing in the social or health sciences.

Experience:

Previous experience in research, including experience with consenting and enrolling participants, is preferred. Experience with data management systems such as REDCap, is preferred but not required. A background or interest in psychology, medicine, nursing or public health is preferred, but not required.