Job Description

At Cleveland Clinic Health System, we believe in a better future for healthcare. And each of us is responsible for honoring our commitment to excellence, pushing the boundaries and transforming the patient experience, every day.

We all have the power to help, heal and change lives — beginning with our own. That’s the power of the Cleveland Clinic Health System team, and The Power of Every One.

Job Title

Research Coordinator I/II - Endocrinology

Location

Cleveland

Facility

Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

Department

Endocrinology-Medical Specialty Institute

Job Code

D99967

Shift

Days

Schedule

8:00am-4:30am

Job Summary

Job Details

Join Cleveland Clinic’s Main Campus where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world class and caregivers are family. Here, you will work alongside a passionate and dedicated team, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.

Groundbreaking research and discoveries happen every day at Cleveland Clinic. Each member of our team contributes to our mission of caring for life, researching health, and educating those who serve. As a Research Coordinator, your role is crucial in enrolling patients in clinical trials, conducting study visits, and collecting questionnaires with important study-related information. In this role, you will be part of MSI’s largest research department and support innovative research focused on improving patients’ lives through the Endocrine research program. The staff and team within the Endocrine and Metabolism Institute are supportive and dedicated to the patients and colleagues they serve. As one of the nation’s leading academic medical centers, Cleveland Clinic offers incredible benefits and opportunities to work alongside physicians conducting renowned research.

While numerous responsibilities can be difficult to juggle at times, your team will encourage you to enhance your skills and improve your ability to identify new avenues of treatment. Come join a culture devoted to pushing the needle forward in healthcare.

We will hire our Research Coordinator in two different job titles, based on educational background:

• Research Coordinator I
• Research Coordinator II

A caregiver in this role works a hybrid schedule from 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., with three to four days per week on-site; the first month will be fully on-site.

Caregivers in this role may need to travel to regional Ohio sites.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

• Assist with coordinating the compliant implementation and conduct of human subject research projects.
• Maintain regulatory documents and binders, conduct data management, complete IRB submissions and communicate with the research team.
• Report and complete serious adverse events and/or safety logs.
• Communicate with sponsors, monitors and research personnel to ensure all aspects of study compliance.
• Collaborate with primary investigators, sponsors and research caregivers to plan, conduct and evaluate project protocols, including research subject recruitment.
• Schedule pre-site selection visits, site initiation visits, webinars, monitoring and close-out visits.
• Plan, conduct and evaluate project protocols and research subject recruitment.
• Monitor and report project status and research data.
• Complete regulatory documents, data capture, monitoring plans and protocol-related activities.
• Assist with preparing and responding to audits and maintaining research tools.
• Complete certification in Human Subjects Research as required by the Responsible Conduct of Research guidelines adopted by Cleveland Clinic.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Research Coordinator I

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• High School Diploma or GED and two years of clinical research or healthcare experience
• OR Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree in a healthcare or a science-related field
• Demonstrated proficiency with various computer-based skills (word processing, spreadsheets, databases, presentation software, data entry, and EPIC)
• Within 90 days of hire, must successfully complete certification in Human Subjects Research as required by the Responsible Conduct of Research guidelines adopted by Cleveland Clinic
• Strong organizational, communication and interpersonal skills

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree in a healthcare or a science-related field

Research Coordinator II

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• High School Diploma or GED and three years of experience as a Research Coordinator I
• OR Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree in a healthcare or a science-related field and one year of experience
• Demonstrated proficiency with a variety of computer-based skills (word processing, spreadsheets, databases and presentation software)

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree in a healthcare or a science-related field

*The compensation range provided corresponds to the Research Coordinator I or Research Coordinator II position. Individual pay rates may vary depending on Education Background and Relevant Experience*

Physical Requirements:

• A high degree of dexterity to produce materials on a computer.
• Requires normal or corrected vision and hearing to normal range.
• Extensive sitting and frequent walking, occasional lifting or carrying up to 25 pounds.
• May have some exposure to communicable diseases or body fluids.
• May require working irregular hours.

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

The policy of Cleveland Clinic Health System and its system hospitals (Cleveland Clinic Health System) is to provide equal opportunity to all of our caregivers and applicants for employment in our drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substances.

Cleveland Clinic Health System administers an influenza prevention program. You will be required to comply with this program, which will include obtaining an influenza vaccination on an annual basis or obtaining an approved exemption.

Decisions concerning employment, transfers and promotions are made upon the basis of the best qualified candidate without regard to color, race, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry, status as a disabled or Vietnam era veteran or any other characteristic protected by law. Information provided on this application may be shared with any Cleveland Clinic Health System facility.

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Cleveland Clinic is pleased to be an equal employment opportunity employer.