Study Coordinator (TI Sr Clinical Research Assistant)

Study coordinator needed for current and future clinical trials conducted in Genetics Division of Casey Eye Institute. Clinical trial participants will include adults and children with inherited retinal degenerations causing progressive vision loss.

Subject Management:

• Identify potential subjects through chartreview discussion with investigator or other mechanisms; assists PIin the identification and eligibility of new protocol subjects;schedules orders communicates assessments and appointments withassistance as needed; assists with clinical trial consenting process andensures accurate completion of appropriate forms and sourcedocumentation

Protocol Management:

• Assists with feasibility evaluation for newtrials; performs pre-screening and enrollment supporting activities asappropriate with assistance as needed; communicates with regulatoryPM to ensure approvals are in place; works with study monitors toensure compliance and quality with assistance as needed; ensuresadherence to protocol and regulations.

Study Set Up:

• Develop new study-specific processes assists withensuring everything is in place for the first subject enrollment.

Documentation:

• Document in research charts or medical record as appropriate with assistance as needed; reviews patient questionnaires for completeness with assistance as needed.

• Bachelors Degree with major courses in field of research OR AA/RN (2 yr) degree.
• 1 to 3 years of relevant experience. Competence in computer work (both PC and Macintosh) Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• BLS certification through American Heart Association (AHA) provider level.

Job Related Knowledge Skills and Abilities (Competencies):

• Willing to learn how to conduct variety of visual function tests stated above.
• Can develop good rapport with visually impaired patients.
• Works well with diverse group of individuals in a small space (physicians trial coordinators ophthalmic techs and others).
• Strong computer skills (including Microsoft OS and database experience).
• Ability to learn web-based databases quickly.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize work demands and manage time appropriately.
• Demonstrated evidence of strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines and urgent patient and system needs.
• Ability to work independently; willingness to serve as a positive and professional role model.
• Must have demonstrated record of reliable attendance punctuality and proven successful performance in past and present.

• Degree in Biology Genetics or related field
• Previous clinical and/or research experience
• Basic medical experience (vital signs)
• Phlebotomy certification preferred or willingness to get certified.

Must be comfortable with handling blood and urine specimens as well as getting trained in use public transportation as parking will not be provided. Applicants must be willing to travel betweenclinic sites by stairs elevator tram shuttle or other means.