Study Coordinator II

About Us
The Lundquist Institute for Biomedical Innovation at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center is an independent, non-profit biomedical research organization located in Torrance, California. In dozens of laboratories throughout the campus, researchers are working to unravel the mysteries of heart and kidney disease, cardiac complications in newborns, chronic lung disease, skin cancer, sickle cell disease, disorders of the autoimmune system, and much more. Many of these projects are collaborative in nature, involving experts from different areas of specialization. Our discoveries have prevented blindness in newborns, enabled premature infants with fragile lungs to breathe and allowed children with rare, often fatal diseases to grow up healthy and strong.

Qualifications

• BA Degree Required
• LVN, BSN, RN
• Certified Clinical Research Coordinator (CCRC) or Certified Clinical Research Professional (CCRP) ) desired.
• 2 years of prior experience as a Medical Research coordinator.
• 2 years as a study coordinator in a research or clinical trials environment
• Ability to schedule and manage clinical trials visits, complete documentation, organize workflow, obtain high quality data, create and complete Clinical Research Forms (CRFs), and deal collegially with research subjects and other team members.
• Ability to enter data into electronic data capture systems, resolve queries, and work with study monitors / multiple Principal Investigators (PIs) on various clinical trial projects..
• Ability to multitask, read and comprehend study procedures and protocols.
• Experience with IRB compliance and submissions is desirable.
• Ability to understand Medical and Research Terminology, ability to perform 12 lead EKGs, draw blood, spin down, freeze, and ship bio-specimens, familiarity with -20° and -80° freezers.
• Facile at common computer programs (e.g. Word, Excel) and email responsiveness.
• Active participation in research meetings, clinical trials unit optimization, and process improvement.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Organizational
• Communication (Phone, email, verbal, written)
• Computer Skills (Word, Email, Excel)
• Obtain Accurate Clinical and Research Data
• Blood Drawing
• Ability to work as a member of a team and organize and distribute tasks collectively each day.
• Ability to work well under pressure and meet and prioritize multiple and sometimes conflicting deadlines.
• Ability to interact in an appropriate and professional manner with staff and subjects..
• Demonstrated cooperative behavior and very positive problem solving and conflict resolution skills.
• Available to work dependably and be flexible with scheduling, depending on workload.

Responsibilities

• Communication with study subjects, perform complete research visits, interact with other coordinators, laboratory personnel, and family members.
• Organizing Study related tests in house and outside
• Recruitment and retention of subjects into existing clinical studies
• Recruit/enroll patients into clinical trials
• Maintain study documentation current, accurate, legible, and confidential (written and electronic CRF).
• Perform all study required visits, documentation, coordination, and subject related issues.
• Assist IRB duties and queries related to the initiation, continuance, and closure of studies.
• Stay current with all Lundquist required Human Resource training.
• Obtain informed consent
• Obtain complete patient questionnaires
• Work closely with other Study Coordinators & Principal Investigators on each day's task collectively.
• Maintain the subject schedule and remind subjects of upcoming visits.
• Travel to investigator meetings as required
• Meet with study monitors from outside funding agencies.
• Work with other employees of Lundquist to establish a safe and efficient workplace environment
• Interface with the research pharmacy personnel as needed.
• Update and keep current all IRB documents pertaining to current and past studies
• Blood Drawing and Spin down and Shipping.
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