Join Cleveland Clinic’s Main Campus where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world class and caregivers are family. Here, you will work alongside a passionate and dedicated team, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.
Groundbreaking discoveries happen every day at Cleveland Clinic. Each member of our team contributes to our mission of caring for life, researching health and educating those who serve the community. As Research Coordinator III, you are responsible for handling complex trials related to a specific area of research. Because of these responsibilities, self-drive, organization, time management and a thirst for knowledge are essential. In this position, your team will encourage you and support your growth as you hone your skills in research and management.
A caregiver in this position works days from 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
A caregiver who excels in this role will:
Demonstrate exceptional coordination and compliance of the implementation and conduct of human subject research projects.
Assist with research study design and protocol development as applicable.
Independently direct large, complex, multi-center clinical research protocols/programs and coordinate the implementation and conduct of research projects, ensuring adherence to research protocol.
Report Serious Adverse Events and/or safety as they occur and complete Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and sponsor forms in accordance with GCP guidelines.
Communicate with sponsors, monitors and research personnel to ensure all aspects of study compliance.
Serve as a liaison between investigators, research personnel, outside study personnel and central research administration offices to assist in protocol interpretation, enrollment and safety questions.
Collaborate with primary investigators, sponsors and research caregivers to plan, conduct and evaluate project protocols, including research subject recruitment.
Monitor and report project status.
Complete regulatory documents, data capture and monitoring plans.
Complete and oversee protocol related activities.
As delegated, attain and maintain clinical competencies for unlicensed caregivers, such as phlebotomy, vital signs, ECG, POC testing and other testing as required.
Oversee and monitor research data to maintain quality.
Develop and maintain knowledge of research protocols to coordinate the comprehensive and compliant execution of assigned protocols.
Assist with the preparation for audits and response to audits.
Develop or assist in the development and maintenance of research tools, such as spreadsheets, questionnaires and/or brochures.
Maintain study personnel certification records (License, CV, CITI).
Conduct and document the informed consent process.
Assist the PI with research study design and development of research protocol.
Submit the study to appropriate agencies in support of the research programs and assist with annual and other reporting requirements.
Contribute to or assist with research project budget development.
Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
High School Diploma or GED and five years of experience as a Research Coordinator II or performing the role of a Research Coordinator II
OR Bachelor’s Degree in a healthcare or science-related field and three years of experience
Proficient with a variety of computer-based skills (word processing, Outlook, Excel, spreadsheets, databases and presentation software)
Understanding of the basic concepts of study design
Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree in a healthcare or science-related field
Physical Requirements:
Ability to perform work in a stationary position for extended periods
Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment
Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information
In some locations, ability to move up to 25 pounds
Personal Protective Equipment:
Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.
The policy of Cleveland Clinic Health System and its system hospitals (Cleveland Clinic Health System) is to provide equal opportunity to all of our caregivers and applicants for employment in our drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substances.
Cleveland Clinic Health System administers an influenza prevention program. You will be required to comply with this program, which will include obtaining an influenza vaccination on an annual basis or obtaining an approved exemption.
Decisions concerning employment, transfers and promotions are made upon the basis of the best qualified candidate without regard to color, race, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry, status as a disabled or Vietnam era veteran or any other characteristic protected by law. Information provided on this application may be shared with any Cleveland Clinic Health System facility.
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Cleveland Clinic is pleased to be an equal employment opportunity employer.
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