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Posted Job Title
Clinical Research Coordinator B
Job Profile Title
Clinical Research Coordinator B
Job Description Summary
This mid-level position will support the faculty and clinical research staff of the Department of Medicine, Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism, in the preparation for, conduct of, and completion of any and all Human Subjects Research projects and sub-projects in which they are engaged, specifically for the rare disease of Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva (FOP). This position requires significant dedication and resilience to acquire and apply regulatory knowledge with the duty to protect research patient safety and data integrity. This position will report administratively to the project manager, Katherine Toder, and will report, on a study-specific basis, to the respective principal investigators. The CRC-B will also work on department level research, education, and quality/process improvement initiatives as required.
Job Description
Job Responsibilities
The role of the Clinical Research Coordinator-B (CRC-B) is highly variable mid-level professional research position working at a higher level of independence than the CRC-A. This position will support the faculty, residents, and fellows of the Department of Medicine, Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism in the preparation for, conduct of, and completion of any and all Human Subjects Research projects and sub-projects in which they are engaged. The position will primarily support the clinical research needs related to the study of Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva (FOP). This position requires significant dedication and resilience to acquire and apply regulatory knowledge with the duty to protect research patient safety and data integrity. The staff member will complete all tasks delegated by the study Principal Investigator and assigned by the Project Manager. The staff member is expected to show individual initiative and engagement in the role insofar as initial job duties as well as evolving Departmental and Institutional initiatives and requirements, trainings, and other aspects of the job in an increasingly competitive research, clinical, technical, and regulatory environment. We have a diverse team and seek fully engaged individuals with an ability to work independently and collaboratively. Due to the potential for patient safety and/or deadline driven issues, communication and/or extended work outside the posted hours is expected as needed. This position will report administratively to the Project Manager on the FOP team. The CRC-B will also…