Research Coordinator I/II - Recruitment Specialist

Join Cleveland Clinic’s Main Campus where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world class and caregivers are family. Here, you will work alongside a passionate and dedicated team, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world. 

As Research Coordinator I, your role is crucial in enrolling patients into clinical trials, conducting study visits and collecting questionnaires with important study-related information. While numerous responsibilities can be difficult to juggle at times, your team will encourage you to enhance your skills and improve your ability to identify new avenues of treatment. Come join a culture devoted to pushing the needle forward in healthcare. We are looking for a candidate who enjoys patient-facing interaction. Recruitment is most successful when we have a Research Coordinator who is engaged in and committed to talking to our patients. The position will be part of a diverse, multi-disciplinary team with the opportunity to collaborate with investigators and other team members. 

A caregiver in this position works 8:00am - 4:00pm. 

A caregiver who excels in this role will:  

• Coordinate the compliant implementation and conduct of human subject research projects.  

• Maintain regulatory documents and binders, conduct data management, complete IRB submissions and communicate with the research team.  

• Report and complete serious adverse events and/or safety logs.  

• Communicate with sponsors, monitors and research personnel to ensure all aspects of study compliance.  

• Serve as a liaison between investigators, research personnel, outside study personnel and central research administration offices to assist in protocol interpretation, enrollment and safety questions.  

• Schedule pre-site selection visits, site initiation visits, webinars, monitoring and close-out visits.  

• Plan, conduct and evaluate project protocols and research subject recruitment.  

• Monitor and report project status and research data.  

• Complete regulatory documents, data capture, monitoring plans and protocol-related activities.  

• Assist with preparing and responding to audits and maintaining research tools.  

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:   

• High School Diploma or GED

• Three years of experience as a Research Coordinator I OR Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree in Healthcare or a science-related field with one year of experience  

• Demonstrated proficiency with a variety of computer-based skills (word processing, spreadsheets, data entry, Excel, databases and presentation software) 

• Previous clinical research experience

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:   

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree in Healthcare or a science-related field 

• Epic experience

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Physical Requirements:

• Ability to perform work in a stationary position for extended periods

• Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment

• Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information

• In some locations, ability to move up to 25 pounds

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

• May require working irregular hours.

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.