Summary

This position is located within the field of Clinical Research in the OB/GYN department. Our department is covering the OB/GYN services at two hospitals (TCH PFW and BTGH). We are conducting dozens of high-quality clinical research studies on both sites with million dollars internal and external fundings. We are working diligently to help promoting women's health in multiple levels. 

This position is responsible for coordinating day to day activities of research protocols, including an NIH funded study examining how environmental exposures, particularly polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons and other Superfund‑ related toxins, affect placental biology and risk of preterm birth. Key duties include overseeing participant screening, enrollment, and monitoring to ensure adherence to study protocols. This role ensures accurate and timely collection, documentation, and organization of data and specimens, while prioritizing the safety and well-being of research participants. Additionally, this position develops and implements effective recruitment strategies to engage participants in long-term clinical research studies.

Job Duties

• Screens and identifies eligible pregnant patients for the NIH Superfund research study; explains study procedures to patients and performs all consent and enrollment activities.
• Collects participant information from interviews and the electronic medical record and enters data into study databases.
• Assists with collection, labeling, and transport of maternal biospecimens, including blood, urine, and placenta samples, following protocol requirements.
• Coordinates with NICU staff to obtain neonatal biospecimens such as blood and tracheal aspirate, ensuring proper handling and documentation.
• Maintains accurate logs, sample tracking records, basic regulatory documents , and assists with IRB related tasks for the study.
• Schedules any study related visits, sample collections, and other protocol required prodecures.
• Communicates with participants and clinical teams as needed throughout the study.
• Receives on the job training for any required clinical skills (e.g., phlebotomy, vital signs) prior to performing them on participants.
• Provides general assistance with routine research tasks that support the department’s maternal–infant research portfolio.
• Demonstrates effective communication and professionalism when interacting with diverse patient populations, including pregnant individuals and pediatric participants.
• Responds appropriately to time sensitive clinical and research situations while maintaining adherence to protocol and patient safety standards.
• Participates in routine team check-ins and assists with general OB/GYN research operations as needed.
• Performs other job duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.
• Three years of relevant experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• One year of experience working in clinical trials with human subjects.
• EPIC and database experience.
• Medical background and terminology.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task.