Senior Clinical Research Coordinator- St. Louis, MO

In the performance of their respective tasks and duties all employees are expected to conform to the following:  

• Perform quality work within deadlines with or without direct supervision.
• Interact professionally with other employees, customers and suppliers. • Work effectively as a team contributor on all assignments. 
• Work independently while understanding the necessity for communicating and  coordinating work efforts with other employees and organizations. 

Position purpose 

The Senior Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC) is a specialized research professional working with  and under the direction of the Director and Clinical Principal Investigator (PI). The CRC  supports, facilitates and coordinates the daily clinical trial activities and plays a critical role in  the conduct of the study.  

Responsibilities/Duties/Functions/Tasks: 

• Communicate study requirements to all individuals involved in the study.
• Develop and implement recruitment strategies in accordance with Impact Research  and IRB requirements and approvals. 
• Screen subjects for eligibility using protocol specific inclusion and exclusion criteria.
• Entry of participant information and study visit procedures into the Clinical Trial  Management System to ensure billing to appropriate funding source. 
• Maintains adequate inventory of study supplies. When handling investigational  drugs/devices, follows the sponsor protocol and/or Impact ResearchPolicy on  Investigational Drug/Device Accountability.
• Complete study documentation and maintenance of study files in accordance with  sponsor requirements and Impact Research policies and procedures including, but not  limited to, consent forms, source documentation, narrative notes if applicable, case report  forms, and investigational material accountability forms. 
• Maintains effective and ongoing communication with sponsor, research participants,  Director and PI during the course of the study. 
• Manage the day to day activities of the study including problem solving, communication  and protocol management. 
• Collects and reports ongoing patient recruitment/ enrollment metrics to Director and PI. 
• Arranges secure storage of study documents that will be maintained according to Good  Clinical Practice guidelines or for the contracted length of time, whichever is longer. 
• Protects the rights and welfare of all human research participants involved in research in  accordance with Federal regulations  
• Cooperates with Impact Research compliance and monitoring efforts regarding the  access, use, and disclosure of PHI and reports instances of noncompliance to the  appropriate compliance office. 
• Other duties as assigned. 

Qualifications 

Education: High school diploma/GED certificate required. Associates degree from an  accredited university preferred. 

Experience: Minimum 4 or more years of clinical research experience. 

Other Requirements: CRC certification preferred. 

Performance Requirements: 

• Knowledge of grammar, spelling, and punctuation.  
• Knowledge of purchasing, budgeting, and inventory control.  
• Skill in taking and transcribing dictation and operating office equipment. • Skill in answering the phone and responding to questions. 
• Skill in time management, prioritization, and multitasking. 
• Skill in writing and communicating effectively. 
• Ability to work under pressure, communicate and present information.  • Ability to read, interpret, and apply clinic policies and procedures.  
• Ability to identify problems, recommend solutions, organize and analyze information.  • Ability to multi-task, establish priorities, and coordinate work activities. • Ability to competently use Microsoft Office, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and  appropriate practice management software. 
• Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs. 
• Must be able to travel and MVR

Equipment Operated: Standard office equipment including computers, fax machines, copiers,  printers, telephones, etc. 

Work Environment: Position is in a well-lighted medical office environment. Occasional  evening and weekend work. 

Physical Requirements: Must possess the physical and mental abilities to perform tasks such as  sitting for 90 percent of the day; manual dexterity to operate office machines including computer  and calculator; stooping, bending to handle files and supplies; and mobility to complete errands  or deliveries. Stress can be triggered by multiple staff demands and deadlines.