Clinical Research Coordinator

Supports and works closely with the Principal Investigator and Clinical Nurses to administratively coordinate protocol implementation for multiple research studies. CRC conducts day-to day activities of multiple studies with respect to compliance, regulatory, recruitment, study site initiation, monitoring and close out throughout the course of the research trials. The CRC follows protocol, institutional and regulatory requirements to assure accuracy of the study procedures being conducted. The senior coordinator is responsible for managing and monitoring all data collected by the research coordinator prior to submission to the research sponsor or foundation and provides guidance to the Office of Clinical Research on matters regarding human subject’s research protection laws, regulations, policies, procedures and ethical standards.

When you come to the University of Maryland St. Joseph Medical Center, you’re coming to more than simply a beautiful 37-acre, 218-bed suburban Baltimore, Maryland campus. You’re embarking on a professional journey that encourages opportunities, values a team atmosphere, and makes convenience and flexibility a priority. Joining our team of healthcare professionals means you’ll be contributing to a locally and nationally recognized institution. UM St. Joseph has been recognized by The Leapfrog Group as a grade ‘A’ hospital and by U.S. News & World Report as #3 in both the state and Baltimore Metro area, making UM St. Joseph the highest-ranking community hospital in Maryland. In addition, we’ve been consistently recognized as a top employer by Baltimore magazine. 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Bachelor’s Degree in related field (ex. biology, natural sciences) required; nursing degree preferred.
• Five (5) years’ experience in related clinical research, IRB/regulatory compliance (Required)
• Phlebotomy experience preferred
• Certification as Clinical Research Coordinator through ACRP, SOCRA or other research professional organization preferred.  Must have certification completed within three (3) years from start date.
• Experience and functional ability with MS suite of applications: Outlook, Word, Excel, Power Point; skill with scanning, saving and editing files
• 2 - 4 years working knowledge of medical terminology (required)

Physical Requirements and Physical Demands:

• Adequate hearing to perform job duties in person and over the telephone. Hears alarms/telephone/tape recorder/normal speaking voice.
• Must be able to accurately document pertinent information either by writing or typing.
• Must be able to communicate clearly in person and over the telephone.
• Must be able to perform repetitive tasks/motion.
• Visual acuity adequate to perform job duties, including reading information from printed sources and computer screens.
• Balancing: Occasionally within shift (1-33%)
• Bending: Occasionally within shift (1-33%)
• Climbing: Occasionally within shift (1-33%)
• Crawling: Occasionally within shift (1-33%)
• Crouching: Occasionally within shift (1-33%)
• Kneeling: Occasionally within shift (1-33%)
• Lift above shoulders/head: Occasionally within shift (1-33%)
• Lift from floor level up: Occasionally within shift (1-33%)
• Lift from waist level up: Occasionally within shift (1-33%)
• Lifting 10 lbs. maximum and occasionally lifting and/or carrying articles: Occasionally within shift (1-33%)
• Lifting 20 lbs. maximum and frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 10 lbs: Occasionally within shift (1-33%)
• Pulling with force: Occasionally within shift (1-33%)
• Push/pull (up to 200 lbs.): Occasionally within shift (1-33%)
• Reaching above head: Occasionally within shift (1-33%)
• Reaching above shoulder: Occasionally within shift (1-33%)
• Sitting: Continuously within shift (67-100%)
• Squatting: Occasionally within shift (1-33%)
• Standing: Occasionally within shift (1-33%)
• Walking: Occasionally within shift (1-33%)
• Working Environment
• General environment: Works in a well-lighted, air-conditioned area, with moderate noise levels.
• May be exposed to dust/particulate matter.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.