Clinical Research Coordinator

Job Description

Our clinical research company is looking to hire a qualified candidate for the full-time position of Clinical Research Coordinator in our New Jersey location. The ideal candidate will possess prior clinical research trial experience, phlebotomy skills, fluent in spanish and english, and have a strong desire to work directly with diverse patients.

Responsabilities, tasks, skills but not limited to:

Skilled in all aspects required for conducting an IRB approved clinical trial protocol: identification, screening, randomization, and enrollment of patients, conducting clinic visits, etc.

Skilled at performing and assisting with direct patient care activities: consenting patients, physical assessments, blood draws, medication administration, ECG, etc.

Work with study participants on completion of study related visits, as well as follow-up and reminder phone calls.

Data entry of case report forms, and study visits across all study platforms within a maximum of 24hrs from the time data as collected.

Possess an acute attention to detail for clean data entry, regulatory compliance, site visits, study set-up and maintenance, and protocol adherence

An expert communicator with the goal of fostering relationships between the research team, PIs, Sponsors, Monitors, and others

Not easily distracted: You have the ability to stay focused while running different protocols, resolving and submitting IRB responses and audit findings, tracking AE and SAE events, and maintaining eSource material for assigned studies

The position is responsible and accountable for recruitment directives, meeting financial goals, and the overall study operations. The study coordinator also significantly participates in the clinical trial coordination process.

Promoting the mission of ECRI to function as an Integrated Site Network providing unparalleled service to our clinical trial partners.

Meeting and exceeding priorities as discussed quarterly with direct supervisor.

Managing daily site operations.

Ensuring adherence to ECRI’s Standard Operating

Ensuring the site’s compliance with all federal, local, and regulatory requirements and company procedures.

Work closely with pharma sponsor clinical research professionals in the processing and preparations for submitting regulatory documents.

Development of case report forms.

Other clinical research activities as assigned.

Support other ECRI research studies at our various locations in DC and Virginia.

Management of all ECRI staff the training records.

Minimum Requirements:

Bilingual English and Spanish, being able to recruit and consent a patient in both languages

4-year degree or equivalent preferably within Biology, Pharmacology, or a health-related field of study.

Ability to successfully adapt to a constantly changing environment.

Minimum of 3 years of experience in clinical research trials.

Must have superior interpersonal and communication skills with a strong customer service focus.

Completed the CITI training before start date.

Be friendly and engaging and demonstrate excellent organizational and time management skills.

Be able to conduct independent research activities.

Be extremely motivated and self-starter.

Be able to meet deadlines.

Participate in occasional health fair events, and community outreach activities on weekends.

Legal authorization to work in the US

Working conditions:

This position does involve direct contact with patients and includes performing phlebotomy procedures, as needed. Occupational Health and Safety Risks include potential exposure to blood borne and airborne pathogens, thus candidate must ensure to always use universal precautions when handling biological samples, and supplies.

This position may involve occasional travel, including airplane travel, to attend ECRI Leadership Meetings and Investigator’s Meetings.

100% On-Site position. This position requires to be on-site everyday, there are no accomodations to work remotely.

What Success Looks Like for This Role

Taking ownership of their assigned studies and patients

Communicating promptly and effectively with leadership and coworkers when you have a question or see something that needs correction

Showing up on time, every time

Learning and using the technologies we provide to enhance your day-to-day progress

What We Offer

Competitive compensation, 401(k) with Company match

A clear career pathway for advancement within the Company

Health and Dental insurance Plans

Generous PTO

9 Paid Federal Holidays

Paid sick days

Company Description

Who We Are

ECRI is a clinical research institute with headquarters in Washington DC and sites in Chicago and New Jersey. ECRI has been recognized by Merck as their Diversity Center of Excellence as well as many other important pharma companies.

The main focuses are on:

Increasing patient access to research trials within our diverse communities (hispanic, black, asians)

Providing physicians with enhanced care options for current patients, and

Deliver superior clinical research enrollment metrics to Pharma sponsors

All with the goal of Improving Patient Outcomes at the point of care.

We want you to join us in doing just that.