Clinical Research Coordinator I - IGM

Overview

We are seeking a Clinical Research Coordinator I to join our team. The Steve and Cindy Rasmussen Institute of Genomic Medicine (IGM) at Nationwide Children's Hospital is growing rapidly in order to support translational research protocols that help diagnosis and treat our patients through the power of genomic medicine. The IGM Clinical Research coordinator's primary responsibility is managing key elements of clinical research studies to meet protocol obligations. These elements include, but are not limited to, study start up activities, study launch preparation, day to day management of study recruitment and data management and study closure responsibilities.

Why Nationwide Children's Hospital?

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Responsibilities

• Conducts clinical research studies as outlined in the study protocol; discerns critical elements of the protocol to ensure subject safety throughout study; adheres to good clinical practices.

• Follows existing workflows as designated for specimen handling, tracking and sample processing while following CAP/CLIA laboratory guidelines.

• Performs systematic data collection and entry into data management systems (e.g. REDCap, Microsoft programs, JIRA, Confluence, LabVantage).

• Identifies study implementation and/or study management issues and works with the study team to develop and implement solutions to ensure study progress and success.

• Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills including the ability to engage with internal and external stakeholders (e.g. NCH Anatomic Pathology, physicians, researchers, clinical laboratory).

• Educates other study personnel with regards to study responsibilities and keeps written documentation of this training (e.g. training competencies and SOPs).

• Assists the Principal Investigator and Clinical Genomics Research team in the data preparation for scientific publications, presentations, and grant proposals as needed.

• Performs other duties and maintains flexible schedule as required by a protocol or unit needs.

• Excellent writing skills and ability to produce clear and succinct reports based on study progress.

• Troubleshoot study related issues to reach resolution during the course of a project.

• Assist in creating new project workflows, timelines, shipment schedules to or from NCH, which includes but is not limited to creating extraction worksheets and or shipping manifests.

Qualifications

What Are We Looking For?

To fulfill this role successfully, you must possess these minimum qualifications and experience:

Bachelors Degree required in science, health or clinical research related field. Understanding of medical terminology and genetics preferred. CRA/CRC certification preferred. Exceptional attention to detail and high-level organizational skills. Strong communication skills (both oral and written). Positive attitude/team player. Ability to multi-task. Proficient in computer skills. Desire to learn and contribute to cutting edge pediatric research.

Your Benefits and Wellness:

As an employer, Nationwide Children's recognizes the importance of the benefits we offer. We also recognize the importance of balancing your work and personal needs. Our benefits and Employee Wellness package is designed to:

• Empower you to be a conscientious health care consumer through educational and wellness activities

• Establish a work environment that promotes health and well-being

• Support your financial protection and security in retirement.

• Most positions are benefit eligible from the first day of employment.

EOE M/F/Disability/Vet