Clinical Research Coordinator - Experienced | Rheumatology Research

this position is to promote the research objectives of Rheumatologic Diseases. The CRC works with the Clinical Research Manager and PIs/Sub-PIs to facilitate industry sponsored drug clinical trials.

We are especially interested in candidates who are highly motivated, quick learners, and currently working as Clinical Research Coordinators, with strong patient interaction experience and familiarity with CRIO and other clinical research systems.

The Clinical Research Coordinator will:
• Ensure the study specific informed consent is signed by the subjects or the caregivers.
• Code, evaluate, or interpret collected study data.
• Maintain required records of study activity including case report forms, drug dispensation records, or regulatory forms.
• Communicate with laboratories or investigators regarding laboratory findings.
• Solicit industry-sponsored trials through contacts and professional organizations.
• Order drugs or devices necessary for study completion.
• Direct the requisition, collection, labeling, storage, or shipment of specimens.
• Arrange research study sites and determine staff or equipment availability.
• Review scientific literature, participate in continuing education activities, or attend conferences and seminars to maintain current knowledge of clinical studies affairs and issues.
• Register protocol patients with appropriate statistical centers as required.
• Prepare for or participate in quality assurance audits conducted by study sponsors, federal agencies, or specially designated review groups.
• Perform specific protocol procedures such as taking vital signs and performing electrocardiograms.
• Prepare lab samples for overnight shipment, including handling of dry ice (prefer IATA certification).
• Interpret protocols and advise treating physicians on appropriate dosage modifications or treatment calculations based on patient characteristics.
• Develop advertising and other informational materials to be used in subject recruitment.
• Contact industry representatives to ensure equipment and software specifications necessary for successful study completion.
• Confer with health care professionals to determine the best recruitment practices for studies.
• Organize space for study equipment and supplies.
• Track enrollment status of subjects and document dropout information such as dropout causes and subject contact efforts.
• Review proposed study protocols to evaluate factors such as sample collection processes, data management plans, and potential subject risks.
• Record adverse events and side effect data and confer with investigators regarding the reporting of events to oversight agencies.
• Prepare study-related documentation such as protocol worksheets, procedural manuals, adverse event reports, institutional review board documents, and progress reports.
• Oversee subject enrollment to ensure that informed consent is properly obtained and documented.
• Maintain contact with sponsors to schedule and coordinate site visits or to answer questions about issues such as incomplete data.
• Instruct research staff in scientific and procedural aspects of studies including standards of care, informed consent procedures, or documentation procedures.
• Identify protocol problems, inform investigators of problems, or assist in problem resolution efforts such as protocol revisions.
• Dispense medical devices or drugs and calculate dosages and provide instructions as necessary.
• Contact outside health care providers and communicate with subjects to obtain follow-up information.
• Collaborate with investigators to prepare presentations or reports of clinical study procedures, results, and conclusions.
• Schedule subjects for appointments and procedures as required by study protocols, and ensure subject compliance with visit attendance.
• Bonus skills: Thorough knowledge of CRIO and EDC.

Additional Requirements:
• Bachelor's degree in biology
• Interest in continuing with research as a career path.
• Must be willing to commit to at least 2 years and have at least 1 year of clinical research experience in the US.
• Must have vaccinations in accordance with CDC guidelines in addition to completed COVID vaccination series.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:
• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Medical Specialty:
• Rheumatology

Application Question(s):
• Does the salary listed meet your expectations?
• This position is on-site, and you must live in WA state prior to accepting this position if offered. Do you reside in WA state?

Education:
• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:
• Clinical research: 1 year (Required)
• Work Location: In person

Pay: $35.00 per hour

Benefits:
• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Application Question(s):
• Must be willing to commit to at least 2 years and have at least 1 year of clinical research experience in the US.
• Does the salary OF $35/hr listed meet your expectations?
• This position is on-site, and you must live in WA state prior to interviewing for this position. Do you reside in WA state? This is required to move forward with the interview process.

Education:
• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:
• Clinical research: 1 year (Required)
• Thorough knowledge of CRIO and EDC.: 1 year (Required)

Location:
• Bellevue, WA 98004 (Preferred)

Work Location: In person