Neuromuscular Clinical Research Coordinator

Essential Duties

1.Compares protocols and sponsored projects to confirm consistency between funding proposals/awards and approved protocols. 2. Documents established congruency between funding proposals and approved protocols. 3.

Facilitates and/or assists with resolution of any inconsistencies between funding proposals and approved protocols. 4. Serves as a liaison between the Grants and Contracts offices, investigators, and business managers to resolve congruency issues in a timely manner. 5. Attends meetings and presents issues when necessary that were identified during congruency review. 6.

Serves as a resource and provides technical assistance to investigators and their staff. 7. Provides analytical and technical support related to establishing and recording protocol/grant congruency, as needed. 8. Monitors federal and state regulations for new guidance, updates, or policies.

Maintains a high degree of knowledge on these requirements to determine actions and follow directives that may be required to ensure University compliance with congruency review and reporting requirements. 9. Develops, implements, and manages internal practices that ensure compliance with federal requirements. 10. May perform other duties as assigned.

Required Education and Experience

Bachelor's degree in a relevant academic/scientific field and a minimum of 3 years of related research support experience; or the equivalent combination of education or experience.

Background Check Requirements

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Position Focus:

Within the Department of Neurology's Clinical Research Office and reporting to the Research manager with a focus on neuromuscular, the Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC) will lead efforts in the execution of research studies within the scope of the established study protocol(s) assigned. These activities include, but are not limited to, study start up, patient screening, eligibility determination, registration and other protocol and subject milestones.

The CRC will also be the primary point of contact for the sponsor on all communications and management of all study documentation. The CRC will have direct patient contact and will be responsible for managing multiple clinical research projects/trials and will serve as a back up to other clinical research coordinators within the clinical research team in Neurology. The CRC will work collaboratively with postgraduate students.

Some studies may require on call rotational support on weekends/after normal business hours. Subjects will be recruited mainly in the New Haven campus but may be recruited from other Yale Neurology locations within the state of Connecticut.

Preferred Education, Experience and Skills:

Master's degree in health or research related discipline and 2 years of related work experience in a similar job family. Demonstrated ability to work with minimal supervision in a team atmosphere and receptiveness to direction and new processes.

Familiarity with neurological clinical research strongly preferred. Proven experience in EPIC and OnCore systems and IRB submissions.

Posting Disclaimer

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the essential functions that will be required of the position and should not be construed as a declaration of specific duties and responsibilities of the particular position. Employees will be assigned specific job-related duties through their hiring departments.