MUST have prior clinical research research experience to be considered!Job DescriptionCoordinates team activities to ensure studies are carried out according to protocol, standard operating procedures (SOPs), applicable guidelines and regulations, and within budget.Plans logistical activities for procedures as per protocol and ensures thorough resource planning.Identifies risks on study and ensures that actions are implemented to mitigate risks identified.Ensures study-specific training materials, documents, and records are prepared and delivered, or coordinates training, dry runs, simulations, and tests as required.Implements, monitors, and assesses the need for training programs to maintain staff skill proficiency, including annual validation and currency of required certifications and licenses.Provides protocol-specific training to research study team and hospital/department staff directly involved with the care/treatment of research patients.Works with staff to assist with developing, updating, and implementing new Research Standard Operating Procedures, guidance documents, standard work, and workflows related to early-phase research.Coordinates, plans, implements, and evaluates nursing care to clinical trial study participants, including but not limited to Adverse Event reporting and other support activities.Provides nursing-related care to clinical trial study participants as outlined (and applicable) in the study protocol.Coordinates and executes the collection, compilation, and analysis of clinical research data from studies conducted by PIs and study teams at the hospital and research institute.Interacts with patients and families to recruit study subjects and ensures compliance with protocol guidelines and requirements of regulatory agencies.Attends and participates in investigator meetings, pre-study visits/initiation or coordinator meetings. Produces quality documentation, including completion of assessments within the specified time.Coordinates and is responsible for the collection of blood samples (PK samples and others), cultures, tissues, and other specimens as required by protocol.Prepares oral presentations/written reports/data requests describing progress, trends, and appropriate recommendations or conclusions as it relates to research.Communicates with the Sponsor or representatives regarding scheduling and facilitation of study monitor visits and facilitates communication between the organization and Sponsor or Sponsor’s Representatives.Provides protocol and study feasibility input to the Leadership and Study Start-up Team.Works with QI/QA team to ensure quality standards are being met and reports adverse events, and protocol deviations.Ensures compliance with general and study-specific regulatory related processes with SOPs, FDA, NIH, and applicable regulations for the reporting of events to regulatory agencies.Assists with the design and implementation of protocols, forms/questionnaires, and the preparation of amendments to protocols and/or modifications to study design as appropriate for local, Investigator-Initiated studies.
Hard SkillsNursingClinical ResearchPhase 1 Clinical TrialsAdverse Event ReportingSpecimen CollectionData AnalysisProtocol DesignSoft SkillsTeam CoordinationRisk Identification and MitigationTraining ImplementationPatient InteractionCommunicationQuality Documentation
Additional Skills & Qualifications
BSN – Bachelors of Science in Nursing
RN Licensure within the State of Florida or Multi-State Enhanced Nursing License Compact (eNLC) – maintain active and in good standing throughout employment
IATA certification completion required within 3 months of hire date
American Heart Association ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) certification - maintain active and in good standing throughout employment
American Heart Association PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) certification completion required within 6 months of hire
American Heart Association BLS - maintain active and in good standing throughout employment
2-4 years of professional research or healthcare experience
1-3 years of Phase 1 clinical research experience
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