Job Description
National Jewish Health is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented
Assistant Clinical Research Coordinator to join our Clinical Research Unit. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a dynamic team working on a variety of clinical research protocols, including investigator-initiated studies, grant-funded projects, and industry-sponsored clinical trials.
As the leading respiratory hospital in the nation, National Jewish Health is pioneering a new era of preventive and personalized medicine. By combining our efforts in comprehensive care, academic education and ground-breaking research, we're able to develop treatments that help our patients live more productive lives. If you believe in Breathing Science is Life, we invite you to join our team.
Position Summary The Assistant Clinical Research Coordinator will work with a preceptor to learn the regulations, guidelines and institutional policies that govern the proper conduct of research at National Jewish Health and learn to manage the operational aspects of clinical research.
Essential Duties - Learns and applies Clinical Research Guidelines including Good Clinical Practice, HIPAA regulations, CRS Standard Operating Procedures, applicable NJH Policies and Procedures, and FDA, NIH, OHRP, ICH guidelines as applicable.
- Masters all study materials, including but not limited to protocols, informed consent forms, and all other essential study documents for assigned studies.
- Learns and performs study-related processes, procedures, and assessments as defined in study protocol and in compliance with regulating bodies and NJH competency requirements.
- Complies with regulatory bodies to create and maintain study records, and if applicable, dispensation and accountability of investigational product.
Competencies - Accountability: Accepts full responsibility for self and contribution as a team member; displays honesty and truthfulness; confronts problems quickly; displays a strong commitment to organizational success and inspires others to commit to goals; demonstrates a commitment to National Jewish Health.
- Adaptability: Maintaining effectiveness when experiencing major changes in work responsibilities or environment; adjusting effectively to work within new work structures, processes, requirements, or cultures.
- Attention to Detail: Accomplishing tasks by considering all areas involved, no matter how small; showing concern for all aspects of the job; accurately checking processes and tasks; being watchful over a period of time. Setting high standards of performance for self and others; assuming responsibility and accountability for successfully completing assignments or tasks; self-imposing standards of excellence rather than having standards imposed.
- Collaboration/Teamwork: Cooperates with others to accomplish common goals; works with employees within and across his/her department to achieve shared goals; treats others with dignity and respect and maintains a friendly demeanor; values the contributions of others.
- Patient Relations: Meeting patient and patient family needs; taking responsibility for a patient's safety, satisfaction, and clinical outcomes; using appropriate interpersonal techniques to resolve difficult patient situations and regain their confidence.
Supervisory or Managerial Responsibility None
Travel Less than 10%
Core Values - Be available to work as scheduled and report to work on time.
- Be willing to accept supervision and work well with others.
- Be well groomed, appropriately for your role and wear ID Badge visibly.
- Be in compliance with all departmental and institutional policies, the Employee Handbook, Code of Conduct and completes NetLearning by due date annually.
- Promotes a workplace culture based on mutual respect and merit, where all individuals are treated fairly and provided with equal opportunity to contribute to the mission and goals of the institution.
- Adheres to safe working practices and at all times follows all institutional and departmental safety policies and procedures.
- Wears appropriate PPE as outlined by the infection control policies and procedures.
- Demonstrates compliance with all state, federal and all other regulatory agency requirements.
Minimum Qualifications - Education: Bachelor's degree required
- Work Experience: Clinical research or clinical experience preferred
- Special Training, Certification or Licensure: BLS required within one month of hire. CITI training required within one month of hire.
Salary Range: $22.76 - $30.10
Benefits At National Jewish Health, we recognize that our outstanding faculty and staff are the essence of our organization. For every aspect of health care, our employees are our greatest asset. With that in mind, we have designed a valuable, comprehensive benefits package to meet the needs of our employees and their families.
- Comprehensive Medical Coverage: Multiple Cigna health plans for Colorado, regional office and remote employees. Health Savings Accounts (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) available to pair with some plans.
- Paid Time Off: Generous PTO accruals to use for vacation and sick days, and six paid holidays, all compliant with Colorado state sick leave regulations.
- Dental & Vision Plans: Coverage effective the first of the month after hire.
- Retirement Savings: 403(b) plan with employer contributions after two years.
- Wellness Incentives: Earn up to $200 annually for preventive health activities.
- Tuition Reimbursement: Up to $5,250 annually for full-time and part-time employees.
- Child Care Assistance: Childcare Flex Spending Account (FSA) with annual employer contribution.
- Loan Forgiveness: Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer.
- Disability & Life Insurance: Employer-paid plans and optional buy-up choices.
- Voluntary Benefits: Full suite of coverage options such as Accident, Hospital Indemnity and Legal Plan
- Exclusive Discounts: Savings on local services, insurance, and RTD bus passes.
Application Deadline: This position will be open for a minimum of three days and until a top applicant is identified. National Jewish Health
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