Clinical Research Coordinator - Neurology

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Primary job responsibilities will be to recruit, interact, and schedule study participants, explain study aspects and procedures, maintain lab equipment, and organize research materials. The successful candidate will be responsible for the following: Recruit subjects for clinical trials; describe the study, procedures, risks, benefits, and eligibility requirements Schedule patient participation and data collection for studies; maintain subject/participant database May train employees in data recording functions and appropriate use of equipment used in research studies Maintain all laboratory supplies and equipment to ensure good working order at all times for research studies Draft protocols, abstracts and consent forms; coordinate abstraction of patient data from charts in compliance with protocols; assure the collection of subject data based on protocol Review protocols with Principal Investigators (PI) and sponsors; prepare study budget based on sponsor’s protocol and meet with Clinical Trials Office (CTO) Serve as liaison with Principal Investigator, physicians and Human Subjects Protection Office Complete and submit Institutional Review Board (IRB) paperwork and modifications Enter and analyze data in support of scientific papers Develop and organize research materials such as visit forms, spreadsheets, and other documents Coordinate the development of new research protocols and assist in application development Interface with support departments that may be involved in protocols, study start-up, recruitment and close-out May also perform duties listed in lower level(s) This position typically requires a Bachelor’s degree or higher or an equivalent combination of education and experience. 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