Summary

The Holder lab is seeking a motivated candidate for a Research Coordinator position to join several exciting projects to investigate neurodevelopmental disorders. The candidate will recruit subjects to existing and newly created research protocols. Additionally, the candidate will gather pertinent clinical information from recruited subjects, independently interpret the data to input into research databases. The candidate will mentor a junior research coordinator to teach Good Clinical Practice Techniques and ensure collection of high quality data. Highly motivated candidates will have an opportunity to analyze data, write manuscripts and publish medical reports.

Job Duties

• Develop, implement, and maintain standard operating procedures to ensure consistent protocol execution across the research team and participating network sites.
• Interviews, Screen and identify candidates for research protocols.
• Perform informed consent of individuals for research protocols.
• Collect biospecimens (saliva or blood drawn in central laboratories) and bring back to the lab.
• Schedule and coordinate participants for research studies and follow ups.
• Collect and maintain consent forms and other regulatory documents in a secure location.
• Obtain and independently interpret clinical data to input into research databases.
• Attend both local and online meetings with other research sites.
• Coordinate research activities within a large research network.
• Mentor junior research coordinators and junior staff.
• Correspond with participants throughout studies via email, phone or mail.
• Order supplies and equipments as needed for research project.
• Develop and implement recruitment and retention strategies to meet study enrollment targets.
• Coordinate study operations for a multi-site research network project, ensuring alignment with network protocols and sponsor expectations.
• Train junior coordinators and research staff on protocol procedures, study workflows, regulatory documentation, and patient enrollment processes.
• Performs other job duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field. Four years of related experience may substitute for degree requirement.
• Two years of relevant experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Must be self motivated, ability to work independently and detail-oriented.