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Clinical Research Coordinator II - Oncology

MedStar Health
United States, D.C., Washington
Apr 18, 2025
General Summary of Position We are recruiting for an experienced Clinical Research Coordinator II to join our Oncology team at MedStar Health Research Institute in Washington, DC. Implements and coordinates research and administrative procedures for the successful management of clinical trials. Performs diverse administrative duties requiring analysis, sound judgment and a high level of knowledge of study specific protocols. Enters study and/or research participant data into the Clinical Trial Management System (CTMS) as applicable. Primary Duties and Responsibilities Regulatory responsibilities include the oversight and/or responsibility for the Intuitional Review Board (IRB) submissions, and other related regulatory forms (e.g., scientific review), and adhering to the timelines of the study start-up process; developing informed consent documents and other documents as applicable; supporting the safety of clinical research participants; ensureing the appropriate delegation of study related tasks (i.e., Delegation of Authority). Explains the informed consent process and the study to the research participant (e.g., purpose, duration, risks/benefits) and obtains all required signatures; ensures the research participant has sufficient time and opportunity to ask the investigator medical questions; documents the informed consent process in the source document and provides the research participant with a copy of the informed consent. Develops an effective recruitment plan (e.g., central recruitment core); recruits research participants and discuss study protocol; educates research participants about protocol expectations and meets with research participants for each visit and maintains accessibility to discuss any questions or concerns regarding the study; Data entry responsibilities include the completion and maintenance of case report forms and reviews data against the research participant's medical record for completeness and accuracy; addressing all queries, clarifications and outstanding data queries and appropriately communicating with the sponsor and/or Contract Research Organization (CRO); completing and submitting case report forms on as close to a real time basis" as possible. Ensures proper collection, processing and shipment of biospecimens and pharmacokinetics as applicable (e.g., centrifuge, freezing, refrigeration) and maintains current Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) training regarding Bloodborne Pathogens; Assists with maintaining equipment (e.g., calibration, preventive maintenance); communicates with manager, investigator and sponsor regarding abnormal laboratory values; maintains Internal Air and Transportation Association (IATA) training for routine packaging, labeling and transporting of biological materials. Study conduct responsibilities include research participant interviews and assessments at study visits as required by protocol; assessing and ensuring research participant safety through study participation; maintaining close communication with investigator; Attending investigator meetings as appropriate and communicating relevant information to the research team; understanding and proficiently communicating all components of research documents, such as protocol, investigator brochure and research instructions. Ensures that non-serious and serious adverse events are properly identified, documented and reported according to all applicable requirements; presents investigator with relevant information for determination of seriousness, causality and intervention; acts on investigator's recommendation for adverse event intervention (e.g., stop test article, call research participant, re-test, treat); maintains follow-up to determine resolution of adverse event. Minimum Qualifications Education Bachelor's degree or an allied health or related professional degree required, or equivalent work experience. Experience 2 years of relevant clinical research experience required Experience in a healthcare setting preferred Undergraduate and/or work experiences that demonstrates aptitude for research facilitation preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Verbal and written communication skills. Basic computer skills preferred. This position has a hiring range of $58,656 - $98,384