Clinical Research Coordinator II
Overview
Join a collaborative team at the Clinical Trials Unit of Benaroya Research Institute (BRI), where your work will directly support cutting-edge clinical research in partnership with Virginia Mason physicians. Our studies focus on a variety of specialties including Cardiology (treatment of either new medications or cardiac devices), Neurology, and Allergy studies.
This role offers exposure to a wide range of clinical trials across various phases of development. You will be part of a supportive, team-oriented environment with unparalleled support from our physicians, clinic staff, and dedicated study teams. We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC) to support our Principal Investigators in executing high-quality research protocols.
Schedule: Typically Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, with a 30-minute lunch break. Work schedule may vary.
Responsibilities
A Clinical Research Coordinator II (CRC) performs a complex set of tasks to facilitate clinical research which may include working with affiliate or collaborating research sites, as well as conducting BRI-based research studies. Such responsibilities may include:
- New study preparation, subject screening and recruitment, informed consent, subject history, adverse events, concomitant medication review, regulatory document filing, preparation for study monitor visits, test article (TA) handling, completion of case report forms, maintenance of source documents, proper standard or research billing, and ensuring site quality
- Subject care requirements may include appointment scheduling, arriving, records review, treatment coordination, collecting vital signs, subject health assessment, and telephone triage/screening
- The CRC will ensure protocol compliance and subject safety at all times
- The CRC may also perform phlebotomy, specimen processing using universal precautions when appropriate and consistent with licensure; and participate in process improvement events as necessary
- The CRC must maintain subject and document confidentiality at all times, understand and comply with the appropriate sponsor requirements, regulations including the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and International Conference on Harmonization (ICH), Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), Institutional Review Boards, (IRB) and institutional policies and procedures
- Requires knowledge of medical terminology and basic subject care
- The ability to operate centrifuges and EKG machines is preferable
- In addition, this position deals with increasingly complex studies, TA, disease, or earlier phase studies requiring increased depth of knowledge with all regulations, policies and procedures
- In some instances, may provide guidance or informal supervision of a Research Assistant or Clinical Research Coordinator I in the conduct of their study
Qualifications
Minimum of two years' experience is required. Prefer higher education or vocational training specializing in healthcare. Requires Medical Assistant, Phlebotomist and Medical Assistant, Registered licenses; licensure may be completed after hire.
Compensation
$28.85 to $42.99 per hour
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision insurance
- Flexible spending accounts: health care, dependent care, commuter
- Short and long-term disability
- Life and AD&D insurance
- 403(b) retirement plan with matching funds after one year of employment
- PTO: 13 holidays, three weeks of vacation and two weeks of sick leave per year
- Employee assistance program
- Educational assistance program
- Subsidized ORCA pass
- Wellness benefits
- Voluntary benefits
About Us
The Clinical Research Program at Benaroya Research Institute (BRI) works together with clinicians at Virginia Mason Medical Center to bring clinical research opportunities to patients, giving them access to clinical trials for over 100 different conditions including cancer, digestive disease, cardiology, and neuroscience. The Clinical Research Program at BRI oversees all clinical research at Virginia Mason Medical Center, combining the expertise of a world-renowned research institute with remarkable healthcare to support studies that contribute to improving the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of a variety of diseases.
BRI is an independent, nonprofit research institute affiliated with Virginia Mason Franciscan Health and based in Seattle. Our culture is based on the values of collaboration, respect, innovation, and inquiry; team members work together to support patients and clinicians with the goal of better outcomes for all.
At BRI, each role is valued and an important contributor to our vision and mission. BRI is committed to a safe, caring and diverse workplace; as well as to taking action to further our commitments to foster inclusion, equity and belonging so employees feel comfortable bringing their full selves to work. Consider making a difference by joining our team. Because together, we are powering possibility.To learn more, visit benaroyaresearch.org and connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, Threads, LinkedIn, Bluesky and YouTube.
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