Clinical Research Coordinator I, II & III (CHERISH)

The primary responsibility of the Clinical Research Coordinator is to coordinate and conduct the day-to-day operation of clinical studies and clinical trials related to maternal health and diabetes. The Clinical Research Coordinator assists the investigator team to develop study protocols and manuals of procedures. The Clinical Research Coordinator screens, enrolls and follows study participants, conducts data collection and entry, performs noninvasive cardiovascular tests according to study protocols, and conducts small group coaching sessions. The Clinical Research Coordinator is also responsible for keeping all data and source documentation, adverse event reporting, and IRB regulatory files.
• 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
• Willing to travel to conduct church visits

o This role involves travel most days to churches in the greater New Orleans area

o Staff are reimbursed for travel

The education required for each level is listed below:

Clinical Research Coordinator I (Pay Grade 23)
• Bachelor's Degree or RN with current state licensure at the time of hire

OR
• LPN with current state licensure at the time of hire and three (3) years of related work experience

Clinical Research Coordinator II (Pay Grade 24)
• Bachelor's Degree or RN with current state licensure at the time of hire and one (1) year of related work experience

OR
• LPN with current state licensure at the time of hire and four (4) years of related work experience

OR
• Master's Degree in a related field

Clinical Research Coordinator III (Pay Grade 25)
• Bachelor's Degree or RN with current state licensure at the time of hire and two (2) years of related work experience

OR
• LPN with current 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

Level I
• Expressed interest in Clinical Research
• Motivated to learn about Clinical Research and associated regulations
• Preferred Spanish language fluency-oral and written

Level II
• Knowledge of IRB submission process and requirements
• Knowledge of good clinical practices as set forth by federal regulations
• Preferred Spanish language fluency-oral and written

Level III
• 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)
• Supervisory experience
• Preferred Spanish language fluency-oral and written