Under the direction of the Operations Director for Network Trials, the Study Coordinator works with other staff in supporting the implementation of clinical trials according to specified study protocols.

1. Coordinates Research Projects and Conducts Study Visits

• Oversees day-to-day operations of assigned study protocols, including conducting study visits, collecting data, facilitating required safety reporting, and completing Case Report Forms (CRFs) and data entry
• Supports start-up activities of new studies
• Revises protocol questionnaires, consent forms, and other study related documents as needed throughout the course of research studies.
• Maintains and files Safety Reports
• Meets regularly with the research team to review adherence to the project design, conduct of the project, resources and staffing, and the fidelity and quality assurance of the interventions
• Troubleshoots research issues, interfaces with and solves problems raised by sponsors, funders, collaborators and staff
• Communicates with study Investigators, sponsors, external collaborators, recruitment and study staff.
• Represents the site on national conference calls and at national meetings.
• Supports development and maintenance of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for consistent operations in compliance with protocol guidelines
• Ensures protocol(s) compliance with quality management plan
• Provides timely reports to study staff, administrators and investigators regarding suggested remedies and training needs.
• Ensures specimen processing, storage, database entry, and shipment procedures are conducted per protocol
• Creates and outlines visit flow and responsibilities for all study staff
• Conducts training for study team members.
• Schedules site monitoring visits; provides assistance to monitors during on-site visits; communicates pre-and post-visit regarding study conduct and sponsor expectations.

2. Oversees Data Collection and Dissemination

• Reviews project-specific systems and designs, and implements new systems to ensure and enhance project efficiency
• Performs quality control on data collection systems to assure and maintain the quality of all written and computerized data
• Creates and supervises the implementation of subject recruitment and retention documentation, specimen collection and data collection tools.

3. Manages the Recruitment and Screening of Study Volunteers

• Works with recruiters and staff to participate in the recruitment of study participants for specified research studies.
• Collaborates with the recruitment team to identify creative measures for reaching potential study participants.
• Assists with telephone screening and scheduling of study participants.
• Reviews, discusses, and completes informed consent with clients.
• Delivers presentations to community members regarding research studies.

4., Meets Agency Participatory Expectation

• Adheres to all agency and departmental policies and procedures.
• Adheres to the highest principles of patient and client confidentiality.
• Adheres to established safety policies, procedures and precautions; identifies potential or actual unsafe situations in the environment and takes measures to rectify the situation.
• Attends all required meetings, in-services, and professional trainings.
• Maintains professional competence necessary to perform job responsibilities; seeks training and development opportunities within and outside of the organization to increase knowledge.
• Serves on agency committees and in professional organizations when requested.

We offer competitive salaries, and for those who qualify, an excellent benefits package; including comprehensive medical and dental insurance plans, and a retirement plan with employer match. We also provide 12 paid holidays, paid vacation, and more.

LGBTQIA+ identified persons, people of color, and others from historically underrepresented communities are encouraged to apply.

Requirements

• Familiarity working with underserved populations, particularly LGBTQIA+ and people living with HIV or at risk for HIV
• Attentive to detail.
• Ability to function autonomously in a collaborative interdisciplinary team.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a fast paced and changing environment.
• Manages stress effectively.
• Capacity for detail and multitasking.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Experience working in an ethnically, culturally, and racially diverse environment.
• Able to execute study visits without direct supervision.
• Team player, aware of the needs of the group.
• Receptive to training and feedback.
• Critical thinker – able to anticipate shortfalls and plan ahead.
• Phlebotomy experience desirable

Supervisory Responsibility:

Provides supervision to staff members as assigned.