The Research Coordinator III manages complex clinical research activities, including protocol implementation, regulatory compliance, and safety reporting. They also serve as a liaison between investigators and research personnel while overseeing data quality and study-related administrative functions.
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Job Title Research Coordinator III Location Cleveland Facility Remote Location Department Research FRIC-Research Innov and Educ Job Code T99497 Shift Days Schedule 7:00am-5:30pm Job Summary Job Details Join the Cleveland Clinic team, where you will work alongside passionate caregivers and provide patient-first healthcare.
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Each member of our team contributes to our mission of caring for life, advancing health through research, and educating those who serve the community.
As a Research Coordinator III supporting Women’s Health Research, you will manage complex clinical research activities and oversee key administrative functions related to research trials.
In this role, you will track research awards, deadlines, reporting requirements, required documentation, sub-award information, and study-related communications to ensure successful project management and compliance.
Success in this position requires strong self-motivation, organization, time management skills, and a commitment to continuous learning.
You will work alongside a collaborative team that encourages professional growth as you continue to develop your research coordination and management expertise.
A caregiver in this position works days from 7:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. with flexible start/end times.
This role offers a hybrid work schedule with onsite responsibilities at Main Campus and remote work.
A caregiver who excels in this role will: Demonstrate exceptional coordination and compliance with the implementation and conduct of human subject research projects.
Assist with research study design and protocol development as applicable.
Independently direct large, complex, multi-center clinical research protocols/programs and coordinate the implementation and conduct of research projects, ensuring adherence to research protocol.
Report Serious Adverse Events and/or safety as they occur and complete Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and sponsor forms in accordance with GCP guidelines.
Communicate with sponsors, monitors and research personnel to ensure all aspects of study compliance.
Serve as a liaison between investigators, research personnel, outside study personnel and central research administration offices to assist in protocol interpretation, enrollment and safety questions.
Collaborate with primary investigators, sponsors and research caregivers to plan, conduct and evaluate project protocols, including research subject recruitment.
Monitor and report project status.
Complete regulatory documents, data capture and monitoring plans.
Complete and oversee protocol related activities.
As delegated, attain and maintain clinical competencies for unlicensed caregivers, such as phlebotomy, vital signs, ECG, POC testing and other testing as required.
Oversee and monitor research data to maintain quality.
Develop and maintain knowledge of research protocols to coordinate the comprehensive and compliant execution of assigned protocols.
Assist with the preparation for audits and response to audits.
Develop or assist in the development and maintenance of research tools, such as spreadsheets, questionnaires and/or brochures.
Maintain study personnel certification records (License, CV, CITI).
Conduct and document the informed consent process.
Assist the PI with research study design and development of research protocol.
Submit the study to appropriate agencies in support of the research programs and assist with annual and other reporting requirements.
Contribute to or assist with research project budget development.
Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include: High School Diploma or GED and five years of experience as a Research Coordinator II or performing the role of a Research Coordinator II OR Bachelor’s Degree in a healthcare or science-related field and three years of experience Proficient with a variety of computer-based skills (word processing, Outlook, Excel, spreadsheets, databases and presentation software) Understanding of the basic concepts of study design Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include: Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree in a healthcare or science-related field Microsoft Word and Excel experience Experience with managing projects/deadlines Physical Requirements: Ability to perform work in a stationary position for extended periods Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information In some locations, ability to move up to 25 pounds Personal Protective Equipment: Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.
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Candidates must have a High School Diploma or GED with five years of relevant experience, or a Bachelor's degree with three years of experience. Proficiency in computer-based skills and an understanding of study design concepts are required.