Clinical Research Coordinator III

The primary responsibility of the Clinical Research Coordinator III is to manage all aspects of conducting clinical trials, with minimal supervision. The Clinical Research Coordinator III is required to have an in-depth knowledge of protocol requirements and good clinical practices as set forth by federal regulations. As the primary resource for the protocol, the Clinical Research Coordinator III acts as a liaison between the patient, investigator, Institutional Review Board and sponsor. The Clinical Research Coordinator III screens, enrolls and follows study patients, ensuring protocol compliance and close patient monitoring, and works independently in designing, coordinating, and implementing all assigned research projects. The Clinical Research Coordinator III is responsible for all data and source documentation, adverse event reporting and maintenance of complete regulatory files.

• Knowledge of good clinical research practice is required• In-depth knowledge of IRB submission process and requirements • Must be able to interact well with patients and the general public• Ability to acquire and maintain all required CITI training certificates • Ability to acquire and maintain credentialing at all required institutions: Tulane Medical Center, Veterans Administration Hospital/New Orleans, LA and University Medical Center

Minimum Qualification: • Bachelor’s degree or RN with current Louisiana state licensure at the time of hire and two (2) years of related work experience. • Or • LPN with current Louisiana state licensure at the time of hire and five (5) years of related work experience. • Or • Master’s degree and one (1) year of related work experience Preferred Qualification: • Certification as a Certified Clinical Research Coordinator (CCRC through the Association of Clinical Research Professionals or ACRP) • OR • Certified Clinical Research Professional (CCRP through the Society of Clinical Research Associates or SoCRA) is strongly desired • Supervisory experience is preferred