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Cortica at Westlake Village is looking for a Research Coordinator!
We are a rapidly growing healthcare company pioneering a unique, multi-specialty approach to the treatment of pediatric neurodevelopmental differences. We serve a variety of patient populations including individuals with autism spectrum disorder, developmental delays, sensory processing disorder, articulation challenges, ADHD, anxiety, cerebral palsy, down syndrome, learning disorders, and more. Our care model, driven by insights and technologies from emerging neuroscience, brings together clinicians from various disciplines to design and deliver comprehensive care to children. Because the heart of Cortica's mission is direct patient care, the skill and compassion of our staff are crucial to achieving extraordinary experiences and outcomes for the families we serve.
We believe a great culture attracts great people. We also believe that great culture and great people working together can change the world. Our hopes and dreams are bold and ambitious. Our mission is to design and deliver life-changing care – one child, one family, and one community at a time. Ultimately, we envision a world that cultivates the full potential of every child. At Cortica, every team member in every role is instrumental in bringing our mission and vision to life. Cortica is an equal-opportunity employer.
What will you do?
- Serve as a research coordinator for one clinical device trial and two pharmaceutical clinical trials, with expansion into a variety of clinical trials in the coming months as they are contracted to Cortica
- Communicate with families and organizations throughout the community to spread awareness of research opportunities for local children and adolescents
- Screen, schedule, enroll and run participants both in-clinic and in-home
- Coordinate with study sponsors to ensure regulatory documents and processes are properly completed and acted upon
- Work closely with the global research coordinator, head of research, and neurodevelopmental physicians to complete externally sponsored research projects
- Gain applicable skills in the realm of clinical research through working with neurodiverse children and adolescents, study sponsors, the Cortica research team, and the expansive research network
- Perform various research assessments, including ECGs and taking vitals, while ensuring the research visits are performed properly and efficiently
- Ensure secure and accurate data collection, entry, and record-keeping
- Maintain organization of all study materials, including lab kits and investigational medication
- Be immersed within the greater culture and community of the medical and therapeutic teams at Cortica
- In this role you are occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, climb, balance, kneel, crouch, or crawl; reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
- Team members must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds
What you know:
- You have experience working with neurodiverse children and/or adolescents
- You have a bachelor’s degree; biological or behavioral science background (e.g., biology, neuroscience, psychology)
- You have clinical research experience
- You have excellent communication skills
- You are motivated to work diligently in the realms of research participant interaction, data collection, and internal/external coordination
- You are skilled at using software and systems including electronic data capture systems and Microsoft Office products.
Position Details:
- Full time
- In-person at Cortica Westlake Village with travel to Glendale and potentially throughout Southern CA if needed (as far south as San Diego).
- Commute to participant homes to run short visits, including taking vitals and refilling supplies.
Benefits you deserve:
Cortica cares deeply about each team member and their well-being! We strive to foster an outstanding employee experience and culture. We also provide an excellent benefits package. Full-time employees enjoy a variety of company-subsidized medical and dental insurance options, 401K with company match and rapid vesting, Personal Time Off those increases based on tenure, paid holidays, company-paid life insurance, disability insurance options, tuition reimbursement for continuing education and professional development, employee referral bonus awards, and more.
The base pay range for this opening is $64,480 per year to $80,000 per year. According to your skill level, relevant experience, education level, and location, you will receive compensation that fits appropriately within the range.
The base pay range for this opening is $64,480 per year to $80,000 per year. According to your skill level, relevant experience, education level, and location, you will receive compensation that fits appropriately within the range.
About Cortica:
Cortica is a leading provider of advanced neurological therapies for children with autism and other developmental differences. We offer in-home, in-clinic, and telehealth services that empower families to achieve long-lasting, transformative results.
