PS Study Coordinator

PS Study Coordinator

Job Summary

The study coordinator will be responsible for coordinating implementation, quality control and completion of epidemiologic and translational research studies within the Section of Bariatric Surgery. The section's research focuses on the impact of bariatric surgery on patient health and health services utilization and the mechanisms by which bariatric surgery results in durable weight loss, diabetes remission, and cancer risk reduction. This position will assist with project development, IRB submission and maintenance, project schedule, meeting coordination, patient enrollment and data collection, biospecimen processing and storage and data synthesis as well as quality control of data and maintenance of compliance with guidelines set by governing and granting agencies. Phlebotomy skills are desired, but coordinators not previously trained in phlebotomy will also be considered.



Responsibilities
1. Assesses protocol for clarity and subject safety, reviews inclusion/exclusion criteria; clarifies concerns and questions with Principal Investigator and sponsor.

2. Attends and participates in Investigator and staff meetings. Advises team regarding specific study assignments and timelines.

3. Explains and obtains informed consent, medical history and demographics; documents in source file and maintains with historical data, status reports, progress notes, and subject log to help ensure subject safety.

4. Determines length of visits and coordinates related facility and equipment availability.

5. Reports and tracks adverse events (AE). Reports serious AEs to IRB and sponsor.

6. Documents all protocol deviations, reconciles test article accountability at study close out and prepares summary report for sponsor.

7. Completes, audits, corrects CRFs, relays CRFs to sponsor.

8. Assists with negotiating contract budget and payment terms.

9. May maintain contact with IRB and prepare and submit IRB documents
10. May ensure proper collection, processing and shipment of specimens.

Problem Solving
Incumbents are responsible for coordinating the daily operations of their assigned research team, coordinating the orderly and safe flow of the research project and maintaining adequate resources for the PI to accomplish their research objectives.Work Environment and Level of Frequency that may be required Nearly Continuously: Office environment.Physical Requirements and Level of Frequency that may be requiredNearly Continuously: Sitting, hearing, listening, talking.Often: Repetitive hand motion (such as typing), walking.Seldom: Bending, reaching overhead.

Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in a related field, or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience) required. IRB CITI Course in the Protection of Human Research subjects certificate obtained within six months of hire and demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills are also required.

This position is patient-sensitive and must fulfill all associated requirements. We protect our patients, coworkers and community by requiring all patient-sensitive employees to be immunized according to CDC standards and hospital policy. Limited exemptions may be made for documented medical contraindications or religious beliefs that object to vaccinations.

Some departments may require IATA DGR training within six months.

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Requisition Number: PRN40427B
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Work Schedule Summary:
Department: 00260 - Division of General Surgery
Location: Campus
Pay Rate Range: 31600 to 58400
Close Date: 3/28/2025
Open Until Filled:

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