Research Coordinator 1-Pediatrics - Infectious Disease

Market Range: 08

Hiring Salary: $21.69/Hourly

THIS IS A GRANT FUNDED POSITION

JOB SUMMARY/ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: The Research Coordinator 1 recruits young children with a first acute respiratory virus infection (RSV, SARS-CoV-2, influenza) in the Emergency Department and inpatient floors at Le Bonheur. This position approaches prospective subjects, discuss study with parents/guardians, and obtains informed consent. This position creates and maintains a database for the storage of patient information as enter and check data in the database.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Plans and monitors the recruitment timetable in collaboration with the PI; submits weekly recruitment numbers/results to the PI.
2. Reviews consents and data collected for study subjects for each study visit.
3. Creates and maintains study logs for effective trial management; troubleshoots patient management problems/scheduling conflicts, etc. for assigned project(s).
4. Devises and implements protocols and data gathering methods.
5. Conducts protocol specific patient visits.
6. Reviews and maintains source documentation and case report forms for completion and ensures confidentiality of subject records.
7. Oversees the study lab specimens are collected/sent in an appropriate manner.
8. Collects nasal swabs from study subjects.
9. Submits orders for supplies of assigned projects.
10. Complies with the Clinical Trials Unit Manual of Procedures (MOP).
11. Communicates with St. Jude study coordinators and research manager regarding IRB related issues.
12. Gathers information for chart reviews, site visits, etc. as needed and distributes requested information appropriately.
13. Performs yearly follow-up study visits and procedures as required by the study protocol.
14. Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

EDUCATION: Bachelor's Degree. (TRANSCRIPT REQUIRED)

EXPERIENCE: One (1) year of research experience in subject recruitment, informed consent, understanding of IRB requirements, and following a research study protocol; OR a combination of education, training, and experience to equal five (5) years.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of study protocol to supervise, perform, and carry out study procedures.

• Ability to obtain informed consent and document the process according to policies of the UT IRB and Methodist Le Bonheur Hospital.

• Knowledge of IRB and other regulatory requirements.

• Ability to establish and maintain good relationships in multidisciplinary team.

• Ability to maintain contact with enrolled families to facilitate follow-up.

• Acquire skill in creating/editing online case report forms in REDCap (with training) and enter and maintain data integrity.

• General computer skills including Microsoft Office especially Word and Excel.