Sr. Clinical Research Coordinator
About Us
Houston Research Institute is dedicated to conducting clinical trials in the areas of Hepatology and Gastroenterology, with a special focus on fatty liver disease. We pride ourselves on conducting high quality research as a complement to the medical care that our volunteers receive from their routine care center.
Position Summary
Houston Research Institute is looking for a Sr. Clinical Research Coordinator (SCRC) to join our exceptional team! An ideal candidate will have experience in Phase I-IV drug trials, coordinate the screening and recruitment of study patients, create data collection tools, and collect and maintain study data. The SCRC will have the ability to drive patient engagement and recruitment for upcoming and ongoing studies. Liver experience is a plus!
Job Responsibilities
- Lead multiple clinical trials from start up through study close out in accordance with the study protocol.
- Screen potential study participants according to study eligibility criteria.
- Facilitate the informed consent process, explaining study details, benefits, and risks to potential participants, and managing participant enrollment.
- Coordinating and conducting study visits and procedures, ensuring that all required assessments and tests are carried out according to the study protocol.
- Assist clinical staff with maintaining source documents and submit case report forms (CRFs) as required for clinical trials.
- Recognize and report study events (SAEs, protocol deviations, etc) to appropriate external agencies (Sponsors, CRO's, etc.)
- Prepare documentation and participate in study monitoring visits, reviews and audits. Provide written and verbal reports to PI and Site Manager, as required.
- Ensure all data is entered into the sponsor's data portal and all queries are resolved in a timely manner.
- Obtain necessary medical records and outside films, pathology and lab reports as needed per protocol.
- Ensuring preparation for and facilitating all study monitoring visits and following up promptly with monitor follow-up letters.
- In collaboration with the PI, reviews patients for changes in condition, adverse events, concomitant medication use, protocol compliance, response to study drug and thoroughly documents all findings.
- Support the maintenance of study supplies and equipment.
- Attend regular team meetings and report study progress, and resolve any issues or challenges that arise during the course of the study.
- Other relevant duties as requested.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in a health-related field or equivalent experience.
- Minimum of four (4) years of clinical research experience.
- Strong knowledge of clinical research processes and regulatory guidelines.
- Excellent organizational and communication skills, with attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
- Phlebotomy experience a plus, not required.
- Certification in Clinical Research Coordination (e.g., CCRC) is a plus.
Other
Job Type: Full-time
Shift: 8AM-4:30PM
Work Location: On-Site - Houston, Tx
Pay: $70,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year
Employee Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Flexible schedule
Industry
- Health and Human Services (HHS)