Clinical Research Coordinator 1

Overview

Emory University is a leading research university that fosters excellence and attracts world-class talent to innovate today and prepare leaders for the future. We welcome candidates who can contribute to the excellence of our academic community.

Description

The Clinical Research Coordinator will assist with clinical research activities for an NIH-funded grant that examines interpersonal threat learning in Borderline Personality Disorder. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Coordinates the recruitment process, including consenting, tracking, and compensating participants, 
• Conducts psychophysiological assays, 
• Reviews medical records and/or conducts screenings for recruitment of study participants, performs interviews and QOL questionnaires,
• Maintains data pertaining to research projects, completes source documents/case report forms, and performs data entry,
• Orders and maintains equipment and supplies,
• Coordinates services, schedules procedures, creates and maintains case packages, and monitors charges,
• Attends study meetings, 
• Transports biological specimens from recruitment site (Skyland Trail) to Emory University, 
• Performs related approved responsibilities as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or GED and three years of administrative support experience.
• Or two years of college in a scientific, health related, or business administration program and one year of admin support or customer service experience.
• Or be a licensed as a practical nurse (LPN) and one year admin support or one year of licensed practical nursing experience.
• Or a Bachelor's degree, Master's degree, MD or PhD in a scientific, health related or business administration program.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Additional tasks, such as keeping and maintaining regulatory records may be required.
• Bachelor's degree in a life science, biomedical, public health, or related field required; Master's degree (M.S., M.P.H., or equivalent) strongly preferred.
• Prior experience in psychophysiological assays is preferred but not required, as the training will be provided.  

This position is intended to support clinical research and all clinical training requirements must be tracked and monitored through Emory Healthcare under the credentialing category of Clinical Researcher.

Employment is contingent upon completion of all required training, credentialing, and background verification, including clinical research orientation and training (e.g., CITI, HIPAA), system training, and AHA BLS certification as applicable to job duties. In addition, employees whose responsibilities require access to EHC facilities must complete a health assessment, drug screening, immunization requirements including annual flu vaccine, competency validation, and any other requirements established by EHC, with ongoing compliance monitored and required for continued employment. 

NOTE: Position tasks are generally required to be performed in-person at an Emory University location.  Remote work from home day options may be granted at department discretion. Emory reserves the right to change remote work status with notice to employee.

Additional Details

Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law. Emory University does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training. Students, faculty, and staff are assured of participation in university programs and in the use of facilities without such discrimination. Emory University complies with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veteran's Readjustment Assistance Act, and applicable executive orders, federal and state regulations regarding nondiscrimination, equal opportunity, and affirmative action (for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities). Inquiries regarding this policy should be directed to the Emory University Department of Equity and Civil Rights Compliance, 201 Dowman Drive, Administration Building, Atlanta, GA 30322. Telephone: 404-727-9867 (V) | 404-712-2049 (TDD). Emory University is committed to ensuring equal access and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. To request this document in an alternate format or to seek a reasonable accommodation, please contact the Department of Accessibility Services at [email protected] or call 404-727-9877 (Voice) | 404-712-2049 (TDD). We kindly ask that requests be made at least seven business days in advance to allow adequate time for coordination.