Clinical Research Coordinator

Job Summary

• The Center of Excellence for Inflammation, ID, and Immunity is seeking applicants for a Clinical Research Coordinator.
• This position will support clinical research in the Clinical Research Office of ETSU’s Center of Excellence for Inflammation, Infectious Diseases (CIIDI).
• Our Center has expanded in scope and has established a clinical core, with the addition of the Center of Excellence for HIV/ AIDS Care to the other scientific cores.
• The Clinical Research Coordinator will interface basic researchers and clinicians by facilitating specimen accrual to translational studies, particularly a new initiative with UTHSC focusing on genomic data merged with clinical data.
• The individual in this position will recruit subjects from studies, obtaining informed consent from subjects and clinical samples.
• This position will collect and/or process these samples for use and/or transport.

• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
• Knowledge of good clinical practice, FDA, OHRP, and HIPAA policies.
• Knowledge of research protocols, principles, and procedures.
• Skills in phlebotomy as necessary.
• Ability to demonstrate exceptional interpersonal skills to deal effectively with clinicians, patients, administrators, auxiliary personnel, and regulatory bodies.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from physicians, staff, and patients.
• Ability to handle multiple projects in parallel.
• Ability to prioritize quickly and appropriately.
• Ability to pay attention to detail.
• Ability to demonstrate excellent organizational skills to independently manage workflow.
• Ability to demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Required Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in Biological Sciences, Nursing, or health-related field
• One (1) year of experience in a clinical setting

Preferred Qualifications

• Phlebotomy experience and/or certification.

• Compensation & Benefits
• Job Family – Research Study Coordinator 1