Junior Research Coordinator

 The Jr. Research Coordinator’s purpose is to lead a team in the conduct of one or more research studies. The Jr. RC is accountable to the Principal Investigator (PI) and or Research Coordinator (RC) and is responsible for all aspects of research projects highlighted below.  

• Support Research Coordinator to oversee the operation and management of research projects.
• Adhere to Good Clinical Practice and incorporate GCP requirements in all stages of research projects from start up to close up. 
• Adhere to regulatory and local requirements (i.e. annual safety reports, periodic safety reports).
• Adhere to timelines and milestones. 
• Provide support to all collaborators (sponsor/monitor/clinical team) on a regular basis through communication.
• Liaise with internal and external collaborators involved with research projects, to develop study agreements, complete regulatory/ethics submissions, and process payments for sites and other collaborators. 
• Conduct structured project participant interviews
• Ensure that the relevant research methodology is applied and all research material is handled in accordance with established protocols, policies, and procedures
• Compile, review, and file essential documents
• Develop Manual of Operations and other study support tools, reports, and trackers.
• Respond to data-related questions and query from internal and external partners
• Coordinate logistics, review requirements, and confirm accuracy for the shipping and collection of materials and supplies for the main study as well as for sub-studies.
• Prepare for meetings and teleconferences
• Implement all study related amendments requested by the Principal Investigator
• Respond to daily inquiries and facilitate communications on behalf of the central site. 
• Perform activities related to major protocol deviations 
• Creation of data collection forms/source documents.
• Regular communication with external parties 
• Provide training and support to research assistant staff 
• Provide training to external study staff
• Attend regular meetings prepare minutes and lines of actions. 

Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field of study.
• Minimum 3 years previous experience in multi-center research studies/clinical trials or other research projects.
• Working knowledge of ICH-GCP Guidelines and international research requirements.

Assets:
• Highly efficient computer skills, extensive experience with the Microsoft office suite.