Supervisor - Clinical Research
Council of State and Territorial Epidemiologists, New Orleans, LA, United States
Job Overview
This job coordinates the clinical trials and administrative activities of the assigned clinical research departments in collaboration with leadership and principal investigators. It organizes and conducts all clinical trial functions including staffing within the area of responsibility, supervises clinical research and support staff within the assigned areas, reports any suspected research irregularities to leadership, and functions as project manager for clinical trials in assigned area(s) of responsibility.
Education
Required: High school diploma or equivalent.
Preferred: Bachelor's degree in healthcare or related field.
Work Experience
Required: 5 years of experience conducting research and clinical trials;
or 4 years of experience conducting research and clinical trials with a bachelor's degree.
Preferred: 5 years of experience formally supervising teams conducting research and clinical trials.
Certifications
Required: Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 60 days of hire.
Required: Certified Clinical Research Coordinator (CCRC) certification by the Association of Clinical Research Professionals (ACRP) within 1 year in position.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)
Strong knowledge of safe protocol management in clinical trials.
Strong knowledge of grant and budget development.
Proficiency in using computers, software, and web-based applications, and ability to manage patient databases.
Effective verbal and written communication skills and ability to present information clearly and professionally to varying levels of individuals.
Organizational and time management skills and ability to multi-task and pay close attention to detail.
Strong analytical skills.
Strong supervisory/leadership, interpersonal, and conflict resolution skills and ability to demonstrate good judgement.
Job Duties
Coordinates and oversees the regulatory and administrative processes and other research activity and participant activity as it relates to the conduct of assigned clinical trials.
Develops and maintains required documentation.
Supervises, trains and develops department staff.
Maintains competency in and conducts daily work in accordance with requirements and regulations associated with the conduct of clinical trials and other related research activity.
Develops and ensures physical and technological infrastructure.
Adapts behavior to the specific patient population, including but not limited to: respect for privacy, method of introduction to the patient, adapting explanation of services or procedures to be performed, requesting permissions and communication style.
Performs other related duties as required.
Physical and Environmental Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Light work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly (Constantly: activity or condition exists 2/3 or more of the time) to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Sedentary Work. Even though the weight lifted may be only a negligible amount, a job should be rated Light Work: (1) when it requires walking or standing to a significant degree; or (2) when it requires sitting most of the time but entails pushing and/or pulling of arm or leg controls; and/or (3) when the job requires working at a production rate pace entailing the constant pushing and/or pulling of materials even though the weight of those materials is negligible. NOTE: The constant stress and strain of maintaining a production rate pace, especially in an industrial setting, can be and is physically demanding of a worker even though the amount of force exerted is negligible.
Normal routine involves no exposure to blood, body fluid or tissue, but exposure or potential for exposure may occur.
The incumbent works with patients who have known or suspected communicable diseases and may enter isolation rooms. The incumbent has an occupational risk for exposure to all communicable diseases.
Because the incumbent works within a healthcare setting, there may be occupational risk for exposure to hazardous medications or hazardous waste within the environment through receipt, transport, storage, preparation, dispensing, administration, cleaning and/or disposal of contaminated waste. The risk level of exposure may increase depending on the essential job duties of the role.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.
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This job coordinates the clinical trials and administrative activities of the assigned clinical research departments in collaboration with leadership and principal investigators. It organizes and conducts all clinical trial functions including staffing within the area of responsibility, supervises clinical research and support staff within the assigned areas, reports any suspected research irregularities to leadership, and functions as project manager for clinical trials in assigned area(s) of responsibility.
Education
Required: High school diploma or equivalent.
Preferred: Bachelor's degree in healthcare or related field.
Work Experience
Required: 5 years of experience conducting research and clinical trials;
or 4 years of experience conducting research and clinical trials with a bachelor's degree.
Preferred: 5 years of experience formally supervising teams conducting research and clinical trials.
Certifications
Required: Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 60 days of hire.
Required: Certified Clinical Research Coordinator (CCRC) certification by the Association of Clinical Research Professionals (ACRP) within 1 year in position.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)
Strong knowledge of safe protocol management in clinical trials.
Strong knowledge of grant and budget development.
Proficiency in using computers, software, and web-based applications, and ability to manage patient databases.
Effective verbal and written communication skills and ability to present information clearly and professionally to varying levels of individuals.
Organizational and time management skills and ability to multi-task and pay close attention to detail.
Strong analytical skills.
Strong supervisory/leadership, interpersonal, and conflict resolution skills and ability to demonstrate good judgement.
Job Duties
Coordinates and oversees the regulatory and administrative processes and other research activity and participant activity as it relates to the conduct of assigned clinical trials.
Develops and maintains required documentation.
Supervises, trains and develops department staff.
Maintains competency in and conducts daily work in accordance with requirements and regulations associated with the conduct of clinical trials and other related research activity.
Develops and ensures physical and technological infrastructure.
Adapts behavior to the specific patient population, including but not limited to: respect for privacy, method of introduction to the patient, adapting explanation of services or procedures to be performed, requesting permissions and communication style.
Performs other related duties as required.
Physical and Environmental Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Light work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly (Constantly: activity or condition exists 2/3 or more of the time) to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Sedentary Work. Even though the weight lifted may be only a negligible amount, a job should be rated Light Work: (1) when it requires walking or standing to a significant degree; or (2) when it requires sitting most of the time but entails pushing and/or pulling of arm or leg controls; and/or (3) when the job requires working at a production rate pace entailing the constant pushing and/or pulling of materials even though the weight of those materials is negligible. NOTE: The constant stress and strain of maintaining a production rate pace, especially in an industrial setting, can be and is physically demanding of a worker even though the amount of force exerted is negligible.
Normal routine involves no exposure to blood, body fluid or tissue, but exposure or potential for exposure may occur.
The incumbent works with patients who have known or suspected communicable diseases and may enter isolation rooms. The incumbent has an occupational risk for exposure to all communicable diseases.
Because the incumbent works within a healthcare setting, there may be occupational risk for exposure to hazardous medications or hazardous waste within the environment through receipt, transport, storage, preparation, dispensing, administration, cleaning and/or disposal of contaminated waste. The risk level of exposure may increase depending on the essential job duties of the role.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.
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