Research Clinical Coordinator Children’s Blood and Cancer Center

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Benefits that help you thrive
Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more
Benefit options and eligibility vary by position, scheduled hours and location. Benefits are subject to change at any time. Your recruiter will provide the most up-to-date details during the hiring process.

How you’ll make an impact in this role
Orchestrate multi-site clinical trials by collaborating with Principal Investigators and sponsors to plan, execute, and evaluate project protocols, ensuring every study milestone is met with precision.
Lead patient advocacy and enrollment by identifying, screening, and consenting participants for Hematology studies, providing them with the clear education and support needed to navigate their research journey.
Ensure rigorous regulatory and IRB compliance by managing Institutional Review Board submissions and maintaining meticulous documentation to safeguard participant safety and data validity.
Drive data integrity and audit readiness by overseeing precise data entry for complex studies and proactively preparing for internal and external audits to maintain the program's elite standing.
Monitor participant safety and clinical ethics by managing the reporting of adverse events and ensuring strict adherence to global compliance standards and study-specific protocols.

What minimum requirements you’ll need
Education:
High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's
degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

What additional preferences we're seeking
Clinical Trial Coordination Experience: Proven track record of managing IRB submissions, patient consenting, and protocol execution within a clinical research environment.
Regulatory Mastery (GCP/HSP): In-depth knowledge of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and Human Subjects Protections (HSP) regulations, specifically regarding data integrity and adverse event reporting.
This position is open only to candidates currently residing in Austin, Texas. We are not considering out-of-area applicants at this time.

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Responsibilities
• Orchestrate multi-site clinical trials by collaborating with Principal Investigators and sponsors to plan, execute, and evaluate project protocols, ensuring every study milestone is met with precision.
• Lead patient advocacy and enrollment by identifying, screening, and consenting participants for Hematology studies, providing them with the clear education and support needed to navigate their research journey.
• Ensure rigorous regulatory and IRB compliance by managing Institutional Review Board submissions and maintaining meticulous documentation to safeguard participant safety and data validity.
• Drive data integrity and audit readiness by overseeing precise data entry for complex studies and proactively preparing for internal and external audits to maintain the program's elite standing.
• Monitor participant safety and clinical ethics by managing the reporting of adverse events and ensuring strict adherence to global compliance standards and study-specific protocols.

Requirements
• High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

Nice-to-haves
• Clinical Trial Coordination Experience: Proven track record of managing IRB submissions, patient consenting, and protocol execution within a clinical research environment.
• Regulatory Mastery (GCP/HSP): In-depth knowledge of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and Human Subjects Protections (HSP) regulations, specifically regarding data integrity and adverse event reporting.

Benefits
• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
• Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more