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BENAROYA RESEARCH INSTITUTE Clinical Research Coordinator I in Seattle, Washington
Clinical Research Coordinator I Employment Type Regular Full-Time Requisition number 1829 Department Diabetes Clinical Research Program Location : City Seattle Overview The Diabetes Clinical Research Program (DCRP) currently includes clinical trials of type 1 diabetes prevention and intervention as well clinical investigations involving basic physiology studies, analysis of immunologic markers, and epidemiological studies. The program conducts both grant funded and industry studies in type 1 diabetes and beyond. Benaroya Research Institute\'s research focus is immune mediated disease which ranges from basic discovery science to translational medicine, systems biology, genetics, and clinical trials. We are in a superb research environment with established local collaborations in teaching and/or research with the University of Washington, Fred Hutch, Seattle Children\'s Hospital, and other research centers throughout the Pacific Northwest. A Clinical Research Coordinator I (CRC) performs a more complex set of tasks to facilitate clinical research which may include working with affiliate or collaborating research sites, as well as conducting BRI-based research studies. For investigator initiated studies, the coordinator may assist with protocol development, creation of operating manuals, drafting provider orders and source documents. The coordinator plays an integral role in process, study improvement, and efficiency, which is unique to this type of clinical research. Responsibilities New study preparation Assistance with and input on investigator initiated protocol development Development of operating manuals and standard procedures for grant studies Subject screening and recruitment Informed consent Subject history Adverse events Concomitant medication review Regulatory document filing Preparation for study monitor visits TA handling Completion of case report forms Maintenance and development of source documents Eligibility verification Proper standard of research billing Ensuring site quality Subject care requirements may include: Appointment scheduling Arriving Records review Treatment coordination Collecting vital signs Subject health assessment Telephone triage/screening At all times the CRC will ensure protocol compliance and subject safety The CRC I may also perform phlebotomy, specimen processing using universal precautions when appropriate and consistent with licensure; and participate in process improvement events as necessary. The CRC must maintain subject and document confidentiality at all times, understand and comply with the appropriate sponsor requirements, regulations including the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and International Conference on Harmonization (ICH), Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), Institutional Review Boards, (IRB) and institutional policies and procedures. Qualifications Prefer one year full-time related experience within clinical research Minimum one year full-time related experience Prefer higher education or vocational training specializing in healthcare Requires knowledge of medical terminology and basic subject care Ability to operate centrifuges is preferable Requires Medical Assistant, Registered license and may require Medical Assistant; Phlebotomist licenses; licensure may be completed after hire Excellent written and verbal communication skills Working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite Strong organizational skills and attention to detail Ability to work independently and on a team Compensation \$22.70 to \$32.92 per hour Benefits Medical, dental,