Summary

The Pediatrics Research Resource Office is seeking motivated energetic candidates to join as a research coordinator for an innovative clinical research study on rare diseases. The coordinator will be integral to the study to identify gene variants that contribute to disease in childhood. The coordinator will interact with physicians and families to coordinate research activities, participate in study phone calls and protocol development. Responsibilities may include screening, enrolling, and conducting follow-up with research participants; conducting and monitoring data collection; evaluating effectiveness of various recruitment strategies and communicating with other study sites.

Job Duties

• Discusses potential cases with physicians prior to enrollment.
• Interviews, screen and recruits patients for study; explains process and procedures to educate participant regarding the research study.
• Maintains databases, records and regulatory documents and records for research studies.
• Schedules research participant for tests and procedures and coordinates with DNA diagnostic and biochemical laboratories.
• Retrieves and submits test results to appropriate party.
• Corresponds with patient throughout study.
• Orders supplies and equipment.
• Maintains accurate logs.
• Participates in group phone calls and schedules with larger study groups.
• 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.
• Must be able to communicate effectively, both orally and In writing.
• Must be comfortable interacting with patient families in-person or by phone, explaining all aspects of the study, and answering questions.
• Must have prior experience with computer spreadsheets and database management.
• Prefer experience with electronic health records but not required.