[Hiring] Research Coordinator I @COG Research Foundation, LLC

Role Description

The Research Coordinator (RC) serves as the data management specialist on the study team for all assigned COG trials. This position is responsible for coordinating all aspects of data acquisition and management for assigned COG studies under the direction of the Study Chair, Study Statistician, COG/Scientific Committee leadership, and other staff responsible for implementing and conducting COG studies.

• Developing, testing, and implementing Case Report Forms (CRFs), data validations, and data management plans (DMP) for assigned COG studies.
• Monitoring the quality and timeliness of submitted study research data.
• Overseeing subject enrollments/randomizations.
• Conducting data cleaning activities.
• Coordinating central reviews within COG Electronic Data Capture systems (EDC) for all assigned studies.
• Amending CRFs per study needs and implementing corresponding changes in the EDC system and DMP.

Qualifications

• Two (2) years of human clinical trial research experience. A combination of relevant master’s degree and experience may be used to meet the two-year requirement.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field, or substitute with four additional years of relevant experience.
• Experience as a Clinical Data Manager or Clinical Research Coordinator is preferred.
• Experience in a comprehensive cancer center, cooperative group or pharmaceutical/biotechnology industry is highly desirable.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to handle a variety of tasks and work independently.
• High level of PC literacy, including broad knowledge of Microsoft Office software (MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Critical thinking and reasoning.

Requirements

• Maintain and monitor the conduct of active trials, including managing subject enrollments/randomizations.
• Monitor the quality of submitted research data through all EDC systems.
• Resolve data-related issues and queries that arise from the study site(s).
• Ensure Serious Adverse Events (SAE) reporting occurs per study specific protocol requirements.
• Attend study team meetings, regularly provide study progress updates, and address any study data related issues.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefit options include medical, dental, vision, 401(k), accrued Paid Time Off (PTO).
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Flexible Spending Account (FSA), cell phone and internet stipends.
• Wellness stipend, paid holidays, and more.
• Employees who work 20 hours or more per week are eligible for these benefit options.