Research Study Coordinator

Valley Health System - Ridgewood, NJ

Full-time - Mid Level

Ridgewood, NJ

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About the position

The Research Study Coordinator is responsible for coordinating and administering activities related to clinical research studies under the guidance of the Principal Investigator (PI) and Research Nurse Manager/Supervisor. This role involves project planning, patient advocacy, ensuring safety and accuracy in treatment regimens, and managing all activities related to the implementation of clinical trials, including patient consent, scheduling, and data collection.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and administer research study activities under the direction of the Principal Investigator and Research Nurse Manager/Supervisor.
• Assist in project planning and implementation of clinical research.
• Act as a patient advocate to ensure safety and accuracy of treatment regimens.
• Schedule appointments and ancillary services for study participants.
• Register patients for billing compliance and data collection.
• Maintain current knowledge of regulatory education, training, and certification requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or a minimum of ten years of experience as a study coordinator required.
• CPR certification preferred upon hire or to be obtained as appropriate.
• Phlebotomy certification preferred upon hire or to be obtained as appropriate.
• CCRP or CCRC certification preferred upon hire or to be obtained as appropriate.
• CITI certification and ongoing knowledge of ICH-GCP required.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and data entry.
• Strong communication skills in English, both oral and written.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with clinical trials and Good Clinical Practice (GCP).
• Familiarity with medical terminology.

Benefits

• Flexible scheduling as a per diem position.
• Opportunity to work in a multidisciplinary team environment.