Clinical Research Coordinator

A Day in the Life of a Clinical Research Coordinator:

• Communicate effectively with external groups and physicians.
• Record appropriate documentation
• Maintain compliance to all health, safety, and infection control requirements.
• Ensure compliance with all laws and regulations applicable to the Company and its operations

Position Qualifications (Education, Skills, Experience):

• 2-3 years of comparable or related medical and/or laboratory experience
• Associate’s Degree, LPN, BSN, MLT or HT certification preferred
• Ability to maintain composure (stress management) in emergency situations, as the workflow frequently requires that multiple tasks be performed in rapid succession
• Must be able to tolerate the sight of body fluids including blood/blood products, stool, sputum, and tissue as well as tolerate unpleasant odors of various specimens and chemicals
• Physically able to stand/walk for extended periods of time
• Must have flexibility with respect to availability as hospital and clinical schedules typically require early morning to evening coverage; Schedules are subject to change with little to no notice
• Must be able to travel to clinical sites as needed
• Knowledge of universal precautions, bloodborne pathogens, and handling human specimens
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills and the ability to multi-task and prioritize assignments
• Excellent computer skills to include Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Google Docs. SalesForce.com experience is desirable but not required
• Able to work independently as well as in a team setting
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as the primary contact at the sites for clinical trial and establish and foster continuing cooperative relationships with external groups, including participating community institutions, physicians and other practice and hospital-based employees
• Review and interpret physician practice and hospital records (scheduling, pathology, laboratory) to identify potential trial patients that meet complex research criteria
• Interview, consent and enroll patients for research trial
• Procure and process biological specimens in an accurate, timely and meticulous manner according to CRF
• Update records in SalesForce database, ensuring data is entered accurately and efficiently; retrieve data from physician practice and hospital records
• Work independently with minimum supervision in a highly charged environment such as hospital operating rooms and surgical areas
• Maintain cleanliness, safety compliance, and universal precautions in all work practices, remaining compliant to all health, safety and infection control requirements
• Communicate with Data and Project Management teams regarding any missing clinical information or collection issues
• Obtain required site credentials
• Follow company policies and procedures, including safety and/or universal precautions
• Respect the privacy of the personal information of patients, co-workers, and all individuals with whom the Company interacts
• Ensure compliance with all laws and regulations applicable to the Company and its operations

Compensation and Benefits:
Discovery Life Sciences is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices, and we strive to provide employees with total compensation packages that are market competitive. The exact base pay offered for this role will depend on various factors, including but not limited to the candidate's qualifications, skills, and experience.Your hourly pay is only one part of your total compensation package. Other benefits:

• Competitive salary and benefits package options including free medical, dental, vision, life, and disability which start on your first day of employment.
• Free medical, dental and vision options for you and your Family members!
• 401(k) match program which starts on your first day of employment
• Time away from work (Generous vacation and paid time off, your BIRTHDAY, paid parental leave, paid family leave, etc.).
• Professional development opportunities and reimbursement for relevant certifications.
• Collaborative and inclusive work environment that values diversity.
• Team-building activities and social events.
• Employee Referral Program and Colleague Recognition Program

Tasks, duties, and responsibilities as listed in this position description are not exhaustive. The Company, at its sole discretion and with no prior notice, may assign other tasks, duties, and job responsibilities. Equivalent experience, skills and/or education will also be considered so qualifications of incumbents may differ from those listed in the Position Description. The Company, at its sole discretion, will determine what constitutes as equivalent to the qualifications described above. Further, nothing contained herein should be construed to create an employment contract. Occasionally, required skills/experiences for jobs are expressed in brief terms.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)