Summary

The Department of Medicine, Section of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, is looking for a Research Coordinator I to coordinate day to day operations of multiple human subjects research projects, including an NIH R01 grant-funded project, for Dr. Saira Khaderi.  The ideal candidate will have some medical background or training to conduct detailed patient chart reviews, patient recruitment and enrollment by opt-out mailed invitation, and conducting standardized surveys by telephone. The position is a full-time position and candidate will work alongside a research team to support the research operations.

Organized, self-motivated, reliably works with a team, works well in a fast-paced environment, multitasking. Must be willing to be on-site in a patient-facing position which requires blood handling. 

Job Duties

• Interviewing/ administer surveys, screens, and recruit patients for multiple ongoing research trials: explains process and procedures to educate the participant regarding research study 30%
• May correspond with patient throughout the study 10%
• May collect, process, ship, and maintain paperwork for blood and/or biological specimens according to procedures outlined in study protocol 20%
• Assist with daily administrative tasks like preparing study materials, photocopying, organizing and filing documents, mailing study materials, working with confidential files 5%
• Provide detailed patient information for study, including scheduling for follow-ups 5%
• Order / organize laboratory research supplies and equipment 5%
• Enters research data into electronic data capture systems and ensures accuracy of data entry 25%
• Cross-train to support Regulatory RA (multiple studies):
  • Archive IRB approvals and correspondence
  • Track and maintain updated copies of required individual team member training certificates, CVs, current professional licenses
  • Process forms to add/remove study team members
• Perform 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. No experience required with preferred degree. 
• Ability to multi-task is critical to this role.
• Must be proficient with Microsoft Office, including Excel. 
• Must be open to learning how to use new types of computer software (including online research databases, EPIC, etc.) 
• Will also provide on the job training.