Clinical Research Coordinator I-II

Benaroya Research Institute•Seattle, WA

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

Benaroya Research Institute (BRI) and Virginia Mason Medical Center (VMMC) are leaders in conducting cancer clinical trials aimed at improving cancer treatment and prevention. Their studies encompass chemotherapy, radiation, targeted therapies, diagnostic test development, and quality of life/symptom management. Annually, over 100 cancer-related clinical studies are conducted, including those sponsored by the National Cancer Institute and industry partners. The Cancer Clinical Research Unit is actively engaged in various cancer research areas, with ongoing clinical research studies. Hybrid work may be allowed occasionally depending on workload, research patient schedule, and job performance. The work schedule may vary - it is typically Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, with a 30-minute lunch break.

Requirements

Minimum of one year full-time related experience required (for CRC I)
Minimum of two years full-time related experience in clinical research required (for CRC II)
Must maintain subject and document confidentiality at all times
Understand and comply with sponsor requirements, FDA regulations, Good Clinical Practices (GCP), International Conference on Harmonization (ICH), HIPAA, IRB, and institutional policies and procedures
Requires good medical knowledge, including medical terminology and basic subject care
May require phlebotomy and vital sign collection skills, as well as the ability to operate centrifuges and EKG machines
Ability to provide guidance or informal supervision to a Research Assistant or CRC I in the conduct of their study, as applicable (for CRC II)

Nice To Haves

Higher education or vocational training specializing in healthcare (for CRC I)
Healthcare licensure or other specialized training (for CRC I)
Bachelor’s degree and SOCRA or ACRP certification strongly preferred (for CRC II)
A Master’s degree in clinical research or a related field, or an M.D., may substitute for the two years of clinical research experience (for CRC II)

Responsibilities

Facilitate clinical research, including collaboration with affiliate or partnering research sites and conducting BRI-based studies
Prepare for new studies, including regulatory document filing and study monitor visit preparation
Screen and recruit study subjects, obtain informed consent, and document subject history
Review adverse events, concomitant medications, and ensure protocol compliance and subject safety
Handle test articles (TA), complete case report forms, and maintain source documents
Manage proper standard or research billing and ensure site quality
Coordinate subject care, including appointment scheduling, record reviews, treatment coordination, and health assessments
Collect vital signs, perform telephone triage/screening, and assist with subject arrivals
Conduct phlebotomy, specimen processing using universal precautions, and other procedures as appropriate
Participate in process improvement activities and develop corrective and preventive action plans