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At Cleveland Clinic's Respiratory Institute, we strive to provide world-class patient care by combining our strengths in clinical care, research, and education. Serving over 200,000 patients annually, we diagnose and treat a wide range of lung, allergy and breathing-related conditions. Join as a Research Coordinator II and become a part of a supportive environment where everyone excels and is valued for what they bring to our collaborative team.

Research is one of the tenants of the Cleveland Clinic and helps put patients first by providing access to innovative therapies. As a Research Coordinator II, you will be at the forefront of our cutting-edge research and clinical trials where we focus on the characterization, diagnosis, and treatment of various respiratory diseases and conditions. You will assist with the study design and protocol development as well as directly interact with our patients daily.

Your other duties will include but are not limited to:

• Directing large, complex, multi-center clinical research protocols and programs.

• Communicating with sponsors, monitors, and research personnel.

• Collaborating with the primary investigator, sponsor and research staff to plan, conduct and evaluate protocols.

• Developing and maintaining research tools, such as spreadsheets and questionnaires.

• Maintaining Institutional Review Board submissions and communication with the team on that process.

Our ideal candidate is someone who:

• Preferably has 3 years of human subject research experience or if not, three years of being a Registered Nurse or Respiratory Therapist.

• Excels working both independently and as part of a team.

• Has outstanding communication and customer service skills.

This opportunity is a great way to further develop your career in research and gain leadership skills, as this position is a step before moving into a supervisor role. By being involved in the research and the patients directly, you'll be exposed to many different teams and institutes, preparing you to further your career in other areas as well.

At Cleveland Clinic, we know what matters most. That is why we treat our caregivers as if they are our own family, and we are always creating ways to be there for you. Here, you will find that we offer: resources to learn and grow, a fulfilling career for everyone, and comprehensive benefits that invest in your health, your physical and mental well-being, and your future. When you join Cleveland Clinic, you will be part of a supportive caregiver family that will be united in shared values and purpose to fulfill our promise of being the best place to receive care and the best place to work in healthcare roles.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinates the implementation and conduct of research projects ensuring adherence to research protocol requirements which may include: maintenance of regulatory documents and binders, data management, IRB submissions and communication of such to the research team.

• May be responsible for reporting/completion of Serious Adverse Events and/or safety log as defined per protocol as they occur and completion of Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and sponsor forms in accordance with GCP guidelines.

• Communicates with sponsors, monitors, research personnel to ensure all aspects of study compliance.

• May serve as a liaison between investigators, research personnel, outside study personnel and central research administration offices to assist in protocol interpretation, enrollment and safety questions.

• Collaborates with study team to schedule pre-site selection visits, site initiation visits, webinars, monitoring and close-out visits.

• Collaborates with primary investigator, sponsor and research staff to plan, conduct and evaluate project protocols, including research subject recruitment.

• Monitors and reports project status.

• Completes regulatory documents, data capture and monitoring plans.

• Completes protocol related activities.

• As delegated, may be required to attain and maintain clinical competencies for unlicensed caregivers such as phlebotomy, vital signs, ECG, POC testing and other testing as required.

• Monitors research data to maintain quality.

• Understands basic concepts of study design.

• Demonstrates comprehension of assigned research protocols.

• Develops and maintains knowledge of research protocol to coordinate the comprehensive and compliant execution of assigned protocols.

• Assists with preparation for audits and response to audits.

• May assist in the development and maintenance of research tools, such as spreadsheets, questionnaires and/or brochures.

• Maintains study personnel certification records (License, CV, CITI).

• Maintains professional relationships, including frequent and open effective communication with internal and external customers.

• Documents the education and training of research personnel as needed.

• May participate in the conduct and documentation of the informed consent process.

• May assist PI with research study design and development of the research protocol.

• May contribute to research project budget development.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED required.

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in health care or science related field preferred.

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in health care or science related field may substitute for two years of experience requirement.

Languages:

• Language required

• Language preferred

Certifications:

• None required.

Complexity of Work:

• Demonstrated proficiency with a variety of computer-based skills, especially in the use of word processing, spreadsheets, database and presentation software, and the ability to undertake internet searches.

• Solid written and verbal communication skills.

• Must be self-directed with demonstrated ability to work in collaboration and cooperation with members of a multidisciplinary team.

• Continually demonstrates competency with defined requirements for the position as established by Cleveland Clinic. Education preference.

Work Experience:

• Minimum three years' experience as a Research Coordinator I or performing the role of a Research Coordinator I. Associate's or Bachelor's degree in health care or science related field may offset two years of experience requirement.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to perform work in a stationary position for extended periods

• Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment

• Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information

• In some locations, ability to move up to 25 pounds

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

• May require working irregular hours.

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

Pay Range

Minimum hourly: $22.85

Maximum hourly: $34.85

The pay range displayed on this job posting reflects the anticipated range for new hires. While the pay range is displayed as an hourly rate, Cleveland Clinic recruiters will clarify whether the compensation is hourly or salary. A successful candidate's actual compensation will be determined after taking factors into consideration such as the candidate's work history, experience, skill set, and education. This is not inclusive of the value of Cleveland Clinic's benefits package, which includes among other benefits, healthcare/dental/vision and retirement.

Cleveland Clinic Health System is pleased to be an equal employment employer: Women / Minorities / Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities