What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC) position at Therafirst Medical Center?
The Clinical Research Coordinator is responsible for performing all functions required by research protocols with a primary focus on participant safety. The Clinical Research Coordinator ensures that all protocol requirements are met and maintains compliance with regulatory standards and FDA requirements for each study. The position requires meticulous completion of detailed paperwork in strict accordance with regulatory guidelines and effective collaboration with physicians, patients, sponsors, and other departments, consistently demonstrating service excellence.
Key Responsibilities:
- Coordinate and conduct all aspects of clinical research studies in accordance with study protocols, regulatory requirements, and institutional policies.
- Ensure participant safety and adherence to study protocols throughout the research process.
- Maintain accurate and complete study documentation, including informed consent forms, case report forms, and regulatory binders.
- Collaborate with Principal Investigators, research leadership, physicians, patients, sponsors, and other departments to facilitate study activities.
- Schedule and conduct study visits, collect and process specimens, and perform data entry and query resolution.
- Prepare and submit regulatory documents to IRBs and sponsors as required.
- Monitor study progress, track enrollment, and report adverse events in a timely manner.
- Participate in study initiation, monitoring, and close-out visits.
- Maintain advanced computer literacy, utilizing Microsoft Office and electronic data capture systems.
- Manage multiple assignments systematically, ensuring all deadlines are met in a high-demand environment.
- Demonstrate excellent interpersonal, collaborative, and team-building skills.
- Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with all stakeholders.
Qualifications:
- Associate’s degree.
- Advanced computer literacy in Microsoft Office.
- Proven ability to manage multiple assignments systematically.
- Excellent interpersonal, collaborative, and team-building skills.
- Ability to work in a high-demand environment and take responsibility for meeting deadlines.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- CCRC (Certified Clinical Research Coordinator) or CCRP (Certified Clinical Research Professional) certification preferred.