Study Coordinator Job Description
Study Coordinator Duties & Responsibilities
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Study Coordinator Qualifications
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Study Coordinator Examples
Study Coordinator Job Description
- Retrieve appropriate data from patient's written and electronic medical records and extract patient information from computer data base, x-ray results, and laboratory/culture results, inputting this data into appropriate forms
- Provide written reports of analyses which include evaluation of the statistical limitations of the available data and delineation of possible explanations of the findings
- For data sets that are considered routine, provide analyses within 1 week if data is provided by the investigator in electronic spreadsheet format
- Supports the Department of Clinical Investigation (DCI), Tripler Army Medical Center (TAMC), working directly with the Chief or Deputy Chief DCI, Principal Investigator (PI) of the study and/or designated POC
- Review patient records for eligibility in the study, screen study subjects and monitor subjects
- Prepare files for statistical data analysis and provide documentation for written reports of the findings
- Identify potential clinical trial studies, determine suitability of TAMC patient population based on inclusion/exclusion criteria and required timeline for study completion, and match sponsored studies with appropriate PI
- Assist the PI and Study Coordinator Level II, with all Human Use Committee / Institution Review Board related requirements and any interface with clinical project collaborators or sponsors
- Assist with the assembling and coordinating clinical trial study teams of study coordinators and other personnel needed to support the execution of the clinical study
- Assist with the collection, organize, maintain, and disseminate appropriate files of data as required and assist with administration of the project, writing reports and manuscript preparation
- Two or more years of experience in managing investigator-initiated, industry-sponsored, and military research protocols
- Extensive experience with coordination of collaborative partnerships, establishing networks of investigators, and project management
- Research regulatory compliance experience with Institutional Review Board approvals, Human Research Protection Plans, Data and Safety Monitoring Boards, Quality Assurance of Research Execution
- Familiarity with statistical analysis and use of research electronic protocol submissions
- For trials, oversee consent process, monitor and assess patient response therapy
- Assure that all case reports are completed accurately and in accordance with study sponsor requirements
Study Coordinator Job Description
- For data sets that are considered routine, provide analyses within one (1) week if data is provided by the investigator in electronic spreadsheet format
- Coordinate literature review for the construction of various best practice guidelines for the American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine
- Independently initiate and maintain collaborations with clinics, community centers, public health departments, and COVID-19 testing sites to promote study recruitment across Los Angeles County
- Communicate the eligibility criteria to subjects, identify subjects who meet the criteria for the study, and perform informed consent to enroll
- Act as point of contact for participants throughout study duration (~2 weeks per participant)
- Maintain confidentiality and protection of participants
- Document and immediately report any adverse events or unexpected problems during the study
- Communicate COVID-19 presumptive positive results to participants in accordance with the approved IRB protocol, explain COVID-19 isolation practices, and direct participants to their local Public Health Department to acquire appropriate resources
- Responsible for timely disbursement of compensation gift cards to participants at the completion of their enrollment period
- Serve as the primary point of contact for study participants
- A minimum of 1 year of experience in managing investigator-initiated, industry-sponsored, and military research protocols
- A minimum of 1 year of experience with coordination of collaborative partnerships, establishing networks of investigators, and project management
- Familiarity with statistical analysis and use of electronic protocol processing
- Ability to analyze data and summarize findings for incorporation into reports
- Demonstrated ability to manage documentation for multiple clinical trials, develop policies and procedures for clinical study execution and oversight
- A minimum of 2 years of clinical study experience
Study Coordinator Job Description
- Perform Informed Consent
- Receipt and communication of study updates, data, documents
- Will be required to work in a team environment individually with minimal supervision
- Performs initial review of analytical data and originates noncompartmental analysis in support of pharmacokinetic and toxicokinetic studies
- Aids in report preparation, including tables and figures
- Participates in and assists SD/PI with pre-initiation and other study related meetings as required
- Reviews progress and study status against initial work plan – maintains CMS with accurate schedules
- Proactively communicates and interacts with study team to ensure key milestones are achieved
- Assists SD/PI in the PK/TK study phase, if applicable and review of study compliance with protocol, SOPs and regulatory guidelines
- Assists in the development and maintenance of standard report/table formats as required
- Fluency in Spanish optional
- Will be expected to work in biocontainment environments
- A minimum of 3 years of experience in managing investigator-initiated, industry-sponsored, and military research protocols
- A minimum of 3 years of experience with coordination of collaborative partnerships, establishing networks of investigators, and project management
- Must be able to prepare oral and written presentations based on data analysis and study summary
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple clinical trials, develop policies and procedures for clinical study execution and oversight
Study Coordinator Job Description
- Regularly manages increasingly more complex projects and study designs and/or increased study load
- Prepares for and participates in routine client visits under direction of the SD/PI
- Learns to expand responsibilities as a project coordinator for assigned clients(s) across the metabolism discipline
- Prepares and proof required paperwork for document and/or supply shipments in a timely, efficient, and error-free manner
- Prepares client-specific requirements for cover letters, inventories, or additional materials, as appropriate
- Works with Study Coordinators (SCs) and Analytical Coordinators (ACs), as appropriate, to prepare, monitor, maintain, and understand the finalisation/archival scheduling mechanism and successfully performs applicable tasks around study archival
- Notifies necessary personnel of study finalisation/archival
- Assists in gathering required paper/electronic items for archival
- Prepares and proofs required paperwork in a timely, efficient, and error-free manner
- Proof tables and figures prepared by others
- Bilingual in Spanish and English (written and spoken)
- Prior experience translating study materials (Informed Consent forms, questionnaires, recruitment materials, informational sheets, ) from English into Spanish
- Brief statement describing your (1) experiences performing human-subjects research, specifically your previous role(s) performing the Informed Consent process with human subjects (please omit any confidential details) and (2) previous professional experience working with vulnerable populations and/or individuals who are experiencing illness
- Bachelor’s or Master's degree in Public Health or similar
- Prior experience consenting participants for a research study
- Prior experience maintaining HIPAA-protected data for a research study, or a similar role
Study Coordinator Job Description
- Successfully performs report to data QC of at least one study type
- Drafts protocols, sample analysis outlines (SAOs), amendments and study scheduling, as appropriate, using proposal outline or client-supplied information
- Communicates and interacts with various departments within, , working in collaboration with clients
- Participates in and assists Study Director/Principal Investigator (SD/PI) with pre-initiation and other study related meetings, as required
- Reviews QAU report audits
- Prepare schedules for study-specific protocols
- Prepare and/or verify test article/substance and required analysis information with Formulations Department for inclusion in the protocol
- Generate study timelines for study reports
- Provide internal QC via peer review of protocols
- Track availability and scheduled receipt of test article/substance shipments to ensure study start
- A bachelor's degree in a social or health science plus 2 years’ experience
- 1-3 years of experience with Research and Data collection required
- Current CITI certification in Responsible Conduct of Human Subjects Research and Biomedical Research or equivalent
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with all levels of staff and human-subjects participants
- Bachelor degree in science plus one year of Study Coordinator experience
- Excellent interpersonal skills, , service skills (internal and external) including attention to detail, accuracy, confidentiality and communication skills