CLINICAL REASEARCH COORDINATOR JOBS - A NEW PARADIGM

My current venture include helping deserving doctors start their clinical research center. Now, those of you who know me knows that when I say "deserving" I mean those who are interested in quality clinical trials and taking an interest in the trial - not figure heads. I currently have an opening for a Clinical Research Coordinator to work at a center in Alexandria, Virginia. Interested? Call me at 877-847-2186 or go to my webpage (www.wqats.com)and fill out the contact form.

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The employer below is really cool because they have an electronically based office and -GUESS WHAT - the CRC will be ale to do a good bit of work FROM HOME!! Isn't that cool?? Don't you love technology? You'll need to come in for patients and sponsors visits, but recruiting, faxing and most sponsor interactions can be done from home. An office laptop will be provided but must be used for WORK only. See job description below...

CURRENT OPENING

Clinical Research Coordinator



Job Summary
Coordinates the implementation, quality control and completion of research studies while assisting the Principal Investigator in determining and accomplishing study objectives. Oversees research studies in an administrative and operational capacity while maintaining compliance with protocols, investigational plans and guidelines set by sponsor, IRB and governing agencies (e.g. FDA).

Qualifications
Bachelors degree in a health science or related field with two years professional research experience. Nurse, PA, or medical training required. Exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to interact pleasantly with diverse clientele is a must.

Certification as a Clinical Research Coordinator or equivalent preferred.
Knowledge of Good Clinical Practices, FDA and HIPAA regulations expected and an understanding of research procedures; and the ability to function independently is also expected. Training on Human Research Protection required and may be completed within the first month of hire. The incumbent is expected to complete and maintain documentation of continuing education courses to maintain required certifications and industry’s current standards.

Applicants must demonstrate the ability to perform essential functions of the job as outlined below:

• Oversee compliance to protocol and sponsors’ directives. Manage quality control, completion and submission of study related documentation.

• Prepare, submit and maintain IRB documents for study approval

• Monitor enrollment goals and initiate strategies to promote enrollment and participants compliance. Coordinate and perform responsibilities related to research participants including determining subject population availability, developing and obtaining informed consents, screening and recruiting subjects, scheduling visits, answering subjects study-related inquiries, scheduling study visits and acting as a liaison between study participants and the PI.

• Recognize, track and report adverse events and protocol deviations.

• Develop and maintain patient databases, investigational logs and records of drugs and/or medical devices.
• Prepare for and coordinate site visits made by sponsors or federal agencies during course and at the close of the study.

• Represent the research center at national and international research meetings.

You may also be asked to:

• Develop study budgets; monitor budget expenses and billing for allied services; negotiate payment schedule with sponsors and fees for internal services.

• Supervise, mentor and train new or junior research staff.

• Coordinate with referring physicians to provide information regarding available research projects and to maintain a strong referral basis.

• Assist the Principal Investigator in the selection of study protocols for clinical trials.