Research Coordinator - Center for Psychedelic Medicine

We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Research Coordinator.

The Research Coordinator will work collaboratively with the Research Project Manager (RPM), the Principal Investigator (PI), and the study team and provide moderate to advanced range of coordination on medication-oriented and behavioral clinical research trials at the Center for Psychedelic Medicine.

The Research Coordinator will coordinate day-to-day study operations and participant activities. The Research Coordinator will also be responsible for tracking study goals, managing participant recruitment, and coordinating all study activities in conjunction with the Principal Investigator and other team members.

The candidate will be expected to work with a high level of independence.

Job Responsibilities :

Study Coordination : Works with the RPM and PI to develop study operations and achieve study

goals, including participant recruitment and retention targets. Contributes to development of studyspecific

SOPs. Coordinates study activities through open communication with research team, RPM,

PI, clinical staff and site staff.

Participant Recruitment : Recruits and screens candidates for eligibility, completing necessary

questionnaires, assessments and data entry. Maintains patient confidentiality.

Research Visits : Conduct participant study visits, which includes scheduling, conducting informed

consent, coordinating with other study team members, completing and administering assessments

and other study procedures at baseline and follow-up visits, and coordinating subject reimbursement.

Assist licensed clinicians in conducting study-specific visits and interventions.

Participant Tracking : Track participant flow through the study; update tracking logs in an accurate

and timely manner; schedule participants for study visits; send retention letters as needed.

Data Management : Review inputted data; resolve all data queries; obtain missing data; document all

data accurately and according to protocol. Manage and delegate data entry to junior staff and

volunteers as necessary.

Regulatory Oversight : Management of study binders, and IRB records. Work with IRB staff to

create, submit and modify IRB submissions as necessary.

Reporting and Communication : Communicates with the RPM and PI in a timely manner regarding

protocol deviations, safety events, data queries, and study supplies. Establishes weekly team meeting

and shares status of assignments and follow-up of action items.

Protocol Compliance : Ensure that study activities are carried out in accordance with the protocol,

HIPAA and GCP, including but not limited to participant research visits, follow-up, and required

documentation. Demonstrate thorough knowledge of study rationale, inclusion / exclusion criteria,

and procedures associated with the study.

Budget : Responsible for issuing participant reimbursement and compensation payments as per study

protocol. Will maintain participant payment logs and review for accuracy and compliance.

Oversight of junior team members : Assist with oversight of junior team members / volunteer training,

tasks, and coordination of volunteer schedules.

Other : Participate in special projects and perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications :

To qualify you must have a Bachelor's degree or equivalent in business administration, health care administration or related field.

Minimum of two years of progressively responsible project coordination experience, preferably in a research setting.

Proficiency in using various Microsoft Office applications such as Word, Excel, Access, Power Point and Outlook. Familiar with Internet applications.

Effective oral, written, communication, interpersonal skills.

Ability to interface effectively with all levels of management and must work and communicate effectively with both internal and external customers.

Ability to work within a team environment as well as independently.

Commitment to continuous learning as required by department administration.

Ability to operate research related equipment

Ability to work and make decisions independently.

Time management skills and ability to multitask.

Ability to identify, analyze and solve problems : Ability to work well under pressure.

Preferred Qualifications :

Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC) Certification is preferred (required in some disciplines).

Knowledge of basic medical terminology is preferred.

Experience working in an Academic Medical Center preferred

Phlebotomy experience preferred

Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.