Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC)

Kentucky Medical Research Center (KMRC) is fast-paced growing company working with top pharmaceutical companies worldwide.  KMRC participates in research with pharmaceutical companies in developing the medicines of tomorrow.

Kentucky Medical Research Center (KMRC) is looking for a keen, enthusiastic, hard-working, creative candidate to join research team. The Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC) position offers the opportunity to be the primary lead in contacting patients and scheduling.

Job Description

A clinical research coordinator (CRC) conducts clinical trials under the direction of a principal investigator. The CRC is primarily concerned with maintaining the safety of human subjects during clinical trials of drugs or medical devices.

Clinical Research Coordinators (CRCs) are responsible for the organization, coordination, and overall integrity of a research project. The job entails a working knowledge of the clinical research principles and methods of data entry, collection, and analysis to complete defined assignments independently. Ability to organize, collect, record and present data/information within defined research parameters.  Candidate must be thorough and develop quality control to ensure accuracy and integrity of studies. Ability to compile and organize data/information from different sources to develop reports using established formats.  Candidate must be able to lead and update clinical research information through dialog, instruction, and demonstration.

The candidate must have knowledge of medical terminology.  Candidate must be able to communicate with physicians, study coordinators and patients in a professional manner.

Qualifications

• Strong computer skills including but not limited to the knowledge of a Clinical Trial Management Systems, MS-Office products such as Excel, Word (required)
• Understanding Phases I-IV drug development processes
• Must be able to work with minimal supervision
• Sound interpersonal, oral and written communication skills
• Strong customer focus, ability to interact professionally within a client organization
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and achieve project timelines
• Sense of urgency in completing assigned tasks
• Problem-solving and organizational skills with a keen sense to attention to detail
• A two-year degree in nursing, pharmacy or a health care related field
• A High School diploma with 3 years directly related experience to the duties and responsibilities specified is acceptable or any equivalent combination of education and/or experience from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.
• Certification by Association of Clinical Research Professionals (ACRP) or the Society of Clinical Research Associates (SoCRA) is preferred.
• Familiarity with EKGs, vitals, phlebotomy, and medical office procedures (required)
• Minimum 0f two years of work experience (required)
• An understanding of ICH/GCP guidelines for human research
• An understanding of Code of Federal Regulations for human subjects
• Strong knowledge of clinical research process (preferred)
• Must have a strong knowledge of medical terminology
• Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment.
• Exposure to human bodily fluids
• Laboratory processing procedures
• Subject/Patient Care
• Extensive Computer Use
• Occasional night and weekend work schedules
• Lifting up to 20 pounds and occasionally more than 20 pounds
• Ability to drive and daily availability of an automobile
• Position Title:              Clinical Research Coordinator
• Reports To:  Chief Operating Officer
• Wages:                           Salary
• Classification:              Exempt

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