Research Coordinator II - Tang Lab

                    

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Job Title

Research Coordinator II - Tang Lab

                        

Location

Cleveland

                    

Facility

Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

                     

Department

RES Heart Blood and Kidney Research-Research Innov and Educ

                      

Job Code

T99498

                     

Shift

Days

                       

Schedule

8:00am-4:30pm

                       

Job Summary

                         

Job Details

Join Cleveland Clinic’s Main Campus where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world class and caregivers are family. Here, you will work alongside a passionate and dedicated team, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.  

    

The Tang Lab focuses on advancing precision cardiovascular research by investigating the underlying biological mechanisms of heart failure and cardiomyopathy. Through clinical studies, advanced cardiovascular phenotyping, molecular biology, genomics, biomarker discovery, and translational research, the lab aims to improve early disease detection, risk stratification, and the development of targeted therapies to improve patient outcomes. As Research Coordinator II, your role is crucial for enrolling patients into clinical trials, conducting study visits and collecting questionnaires with important study-related information. While the numerous responsibilities can be difficult to juggle at times, your team will encourage you to enhance your skills and improve your ability to identify new avenues of treatment. Come join a culture devoted to pushing the needle forward in healthcare.

Read more about the Tang lab: https://www.lerner.ccf.org/heart-blood-kidney/tang/#lab-research

 

A caregiver in this role works days from 8:00 a.m. -- 4:30 p.m. (flexible)

 

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

• Coordinate the compliant implementation and conduct of human subject research projects.  

• Maintain regulatory documents and binders, conduct data management, complete IRB submissions and communicate with the research team.  

• Report and complete serious adverse events and/or safety logs.  

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

• 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.  

• Schedule pre-site selection visits, site initiation visits, webinars, monitoring and close-out visits.  

• Plan, conduct and evaluate project protocols and research subject recruitment.  

• Monitor and report project status and research data.  

• Complete regulatory documents, data capture, monitoring plans and protocol-related activities.  

• Assist with preparing and responding to audits and maintaining research tools.  
• Screen patients for study eligibility based on established inclusion and exclusion criteria.
• Discuss research studies with patients and obtain informed consent for participation.
• Perform phlebotomy for research purposes.
• Process blood and urine research samples (training provided).
• Perform various study procedures, including questionnaire administration, vital signs assessment, and EKGs (training provided).
• Maintain study regulatory binders.

 

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include: 

• High School Diploma or GED and three years of experience as a Research Coordinator I or performing the role of a Research Coordinator I
• OR Associate's or Bachelor's degree in health care or science related and one year of experience
• Proficient with computer-based skills such as word processing, spreadsheets, database and presentation software

 

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:   

• Associate or Bachelor's degree in health care or science related field
• Phlebotomy certified

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.

                       

The policy of Cleveland Clinic Health System and its system hospitals (Cleveland Clinic Health System) is to provide equal opportunity to all of our caregivers and applicants for employment in our drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substances.

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