Medix
**Seeking a Clinical Research Coordinator in Modesto, CA**
The research coordinator is primarily responsible for coordinating research patient visits according to both the ICH-GCP guidelines and the IRB-approved study protocol and/or manual of procedures. Day-to-day activities may include all or some of the essential functions listed below, depending upon individual experience / knowledge and the needs of the organization which are subject to change from time to time.
We seek a full-time clinical research coordinator to support our clinical research department. Although you must be able to work independently, you will be working directly with physicians, patients, research coordinators, clinical and business office staff and with pharmaceutical sponsor representatives to correctly and efficiently execute clinical research protocols. Collaboration and being a team player are essential to the success of this role.
As our clinical research coordinator, you will assist in the planning, development and implementation of clinical research trials.
Responsibilities:
Facilitates and coordinates the daily clinical trial activities and plays a critical role in the conduct of the study
Works with team member responsible for ordering study supplies (lab kits, shippers, etc.) to ensure adequate inventory is on hand
Ensures study staff is properly trained on study-related information (i.e. protocol, ICF, manuals, etc.) and that the training is documented
Creates, manages, and maintains source documents for each trial
Attends teleconferences and Investigator Meetings as requested by research director
Reviews and comprehends all study protocols, e.g., study proceedings and timelines, inclusion and exclusion criteria, confidentiality, and privacy protections
Works with other members of the study team and clinical team to recruit eligible candidates to meet enrollment goals
Screens subjects for eligibility using protocol-specific inclusion and exclusion criteria, documenting each potential participant's eligibility accurately
Efficiently completes all study tasks delegated to them (i.e. scribing, VFQ, IOP, etc.)
Conducts and/or participates in the informed consent process/discussion with research participants, including answering any questions related to the study
Assures that amended consent forms are appropriately implemented and signed
Acts as a secondary reviewer to provide oversight so that the ICF process is conducted accurately
Collects data as required by the protocol and enters information into the electronic data capture (EDC) system in the specified timeframe indicated in the study contract.
Oversees data and ensures that it is being entered correctly and resolves any queries issued within required timeframe
Collects and reports ALL Adverse Events
Collects and reports ALL Serious Adverse Events
Responsible for ensuring all SUSAR/Safety Reports are acknowledged and reviewed
Coordinates monitor site visits and assists with preparation of site visit documentation
Works with the monitor to make any corrections needed to meet requirements and deadlines as needed
Collects updated medical history, adverse events and serious adverse events that need to be reported to the sponsor and IRB within required timeframe
Manages and maintains all regulatory information about the study including the protocol, investigator brochure, IRB documents, Investigator disclosures, CVs, training documentation, instructions on reporting requirements for the IRB and the sponsor.