Clinical Research Coordinator Ii (Multiple Vacancies)

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Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title Clinical Research Coordinator II (Multiple Vacancies)

Job Category Staff & Executive - Research (Laboratory/Non-Laboratory)

Department RWJ-Medicine-Cardiology 5-Meb

Overview

New Jersey’s academic health center, Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences ( RBHS ) takes an integrated approach to educating students, providing clinical care, and conducting research, all with the goal of improving human health. Aligned with Rutgers University–New Brunswick and collaborating university wide, RBHS includes eight schools, a behavioral health network, and five centers and institutes that focus on cancer treatment and research, neuroscience, advanced biotechnology and medicine, environmental and occupational health, and health care policy and aging research.

Our faculty are teachers, clinicians, and scientists with unparalleled experience who advance medical innovation and provide patient care informed by the latest research findings. We offer an outstanding education in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, public health, nursing, biomedical research, and the full spectrum of allied health careers.

Our clinical and academic facilities are located throughout the state—at Rutgers University–New Brunswick, including Piscataway; and at locations in Newark, Scotch Plains, Somerset, Stratford, and other locations. Clinical partners include Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick, Newark’s University Hospital in Newark, and other affiliates.

Through this community of healers, scientists, and scholars, Rutgers is equipped as never before to transform lives.

Posting Summary

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Clinical Research Coordinator II for the Department of Medicine, Division of Cardiovascular Diseases and Hypertension at the Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School.

This position involves the management and oversight of multiple Cardiology research studies under the guidance of the Principal Investigator. Responsibilities include overseeing study protocols, completing necessary documentation, analyzing study data, and preparing reports. This is an exceptional opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking research and have a meaningful impact on improving patient outcomes. The Research Coordinator collaborates with departmental leadership and research staff to coordinate all aspects of clinical research studies in various therapeutic areas. They independently coordinate assigned clinical research protocols from national research agencies and pharmaceutical corporations, ensuring patient screening, recruitment, protocol implementation, data collection, and submission to the Institutional Review Board ( IRB ).

Among the key duties of this position are the following:

• Perform administrative tasks for the clinical research department including filing, appointment scheduling, phone follow ups, mailings, supply inventory, investigational product inventory etc.
• Screen patients to identify eligible study candidates through chart review, patient interviews, discussions with practice doctors, and other methods.
• Explain studies to eligible candidates, answer questions, and obtain written consent as delegated by the study PI and/or Research Director.
• Carefully collect, compile and document clinical research data according to the study protocol and sponsor guidelines.
• Maintain documentation according to protocols, standard operating procedures, and FDA requirements.
• Facilitate enrollment of eligible patients by working closely with physicians and staff.

Position Status Full Time

Hours Per Week

Daily Work Shift

Work Arrangement

This position requires a fully on-site work arrangement.

FLSA Exempt

Grade 22S

Position Salary

Annual Minimum Salary 56258.000

Annual Mid Range Salary 67315.000

Annual Maximum Salary 79787.000

Standard Hours 37.50

Union Description HPAE, Local 5094

Payroll Designation PeopleSoft

Benefits

Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. For details, please go to http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview.

Rutgers also offers a benefit program to eligible full-time postdoctoral fellow students. For details, please go to https://finance.rutgers.edu/healthcare-risk/insurance/postdoctoral-health-insurance.

Seniority Unit

Terms of Appointment Staff - 12 month

Position Pension Eligibility ABP

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience

• The candidate must possess a Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field plus 2 years of clinical research experience as a Clinical Research Coordinator, with expertise in patient recruitment, pre-screening, consenting, retention, activation, regulatory compliance, and data management.
• This role requires strong organizational and prioritization skills, as the coordinator will be responsible for managing 4 to 5 concurrent trials.

Certifications/Licenses

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Excellent interpersonal skills are essential for clear and confident patient interactions.
• The coordinator must also collaborate effectively with physicians, nurses, hospital staff, and laboratory personnel to ensure the timely and coordinated delivery of services to patients.
• The keys to success in this role are versatility, a positive “can do” attitude, and adaptability.
• The ability to make independent decisions and thrive in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple concurrent trials is crucial. Proficiency in Microsoft Office is required, and familiarity with EPIC (Electronic Health Records system) and/or OnCore (Clinical Trials Management System) is advantageous.
• A thorough understanding of Good Clinical Practice ( GCP ) guidelines is necessary, along with experience in preparing documents for submission to the Institutional Review Board ( IRB ) and reporting Serious Adverse Events (SAEs) within specified deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in cardiology and complex clinical trials is a plus.

Equipment Utilized

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Work Environment: Laboratory environment. Moderate noise
• Physical Demands: Standing, sitting, walking, talking or hearing. No special vision requirements. Lifting (up to 25 pounds).

Special Conditions

Posting Details

Posting Number 23ST2021

Posting Open Date

Special Instructions to Applicants

Regional Campus Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)

Home Location Campus Downtown New Brunswick

City New Brunswick

State NJ

Location Details

Pre-employment Screenings

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.

Immunization Requirements

Under Policy 60.1.35 Immunization Policy for Rutgers Employees and Prospective Employees (https://policies.rutgers.edu/60-1-35-currentpdf) , Rutgers University requires all prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against COVID-19 prior to commencement of employment, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to receive an updated (bivalent) vaccine dose. Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals (https://policies.rutgers.edu/sites/default/files/100-3-1-current.pdf) , if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate’s offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.

Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we value diversity of background and opinion, and prohibit discrimination or harassment on the basis of any legally protected class in the areas of hiring, recruitment, promotion, transfer, demotion, training, compensation, pay, fringe benefits, layoff, termination or any other terms and conditions of employment. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement

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