Department/Unit:

Neurosurgery General

Work Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Salary Range:

$51,755.37 - $77,633.06

Research Coordinator - Neurosurgery
43 New Scotland Ave, Albany, NY

Coordinate research activities in the Department of Neurosurgery

Essential Functions:

Complete and submit protocol specific research site information, conflict of interest, financial disclosure and confidentiality forms as appropriateMaintain knowledge on each protocol’s specific inclusion and exclusion criteria, therapy, safety monitoring and data management requirementsCommunicate and interact with PI, research team, sponsor, IRB, Research Administration, and appropriate AMC departments (finance, faculty practice, pharmacy, radiology, laboratory medicine etc.)Communicate and interact with NIH, pharmaceutical companies, and clinical research organizations (CRO’s) as appropriatePrepare site for initiation of study by coordinating initiation and training site visits, and preparing documents, clinical units, administrative space and personnel for the study as appropriateComply with all regulatory agency requirements and protocol guidelines in implementing clinical trialsComplete mandated protocol training – electronic case report system, study specific equipment, and scales/scoring.Coordinate and conduct recruitment efforts, in-service education and screening programsConduct informed consent process; obtain consent and HIPAA authorizationEnter study data for all enrolled patients into electronic data capture systemsCreate and maintain subject screening and enrollment logs, delegation of duty logs, adverse event logsContact sponsor randomization system to randomize subject as appropriateCoordinate and conduct screening visits, develop study schedule, timelines, and deadlines with study patient, the PI and research teamAdminister/perform study scales and questionnairesCoordinate with AMC Faculty Practice registration staff to schedule follow-up study visits, treatments, testing and procedures appointmentsComplete and maintain accurate source data documentationCommunicate with subjects and families to monitor for adverse effectsEnsure safety of subjects in the case of adverse and serious adverse events, recognizing the difference between the two, documenting events, and reporting appropriately to sponsor and IRBPlan, prepare for and coordinate monitor site visitsObtain, process, store and ship clinical laboratory specimens per protocol and in compliance with IATA regulationsExtract information from source documents and electronic medical record system to complete electronic protocol case report formsMaintain records of study participation in subject's electronic medical recordReview study data for completeness, accuracy and compliance with protocol requirementsCoordinate secure maintenance and storage of all source and study documents, supplies and study equipmentCoordinate study closure per protocol, IRB and regulatory agency guidelines, ensuring subject safety, preparing all necessary paperwork and summaries, returning unused supplies, and responding to any post study correspondenceCollaborate with the PI for the protection of human subjects in all the above; follow FDA, OHRP and GCP regulations, ICH guidelines, and institutional policies and procedures

Qualifications:

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a health related field required

Work Experience:

4-6 years of research or clinical experience required and 1-3 years as a research coordinator preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Successfully complete institutional credentialing as requiredSelf-disciplined with excellent organization and time management skills essentialMust be reliable, flexible and possess excellent communication skillsEstablish a good working rapport with study patients, professional staff, department, institution, and sponsors, and be able to work as a team memberAbility to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the research protocol visitsFamiliarity with office equipment (copiers, phones) and excellent personal computer skills including word processing, spreadsheet and database skillsAbility to adapt to new computer platforms, including for uploading imaging

Salary Range: $45,308.00/annually - $72,492.00/annuall

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Albany Medical is an equal opportunity employer.

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Access to information is based on a “need to know” and is the minimum necessary to properly perform assigned duties. Use or disclosure shall not exceed the minimum amount of information needed to accomplish an intended purpose. Reasonable efforts, consistent with Albany Med Center policies and standards, shall be made to ensure that information is adequately protected from unauthorized access and modification.