Clinical Research Coordinator I - USAFA

About The PositionThe Research Coordinator I oversees and administers research study and associated activities. Assists in project planning, and ensures that pre established work scope, study protocol and regulatory requirements are followed. May recruit and coordinate research subjects, as appropriate, and serves as principle administration liaison for the project. Oversees and coordinates the provision of administrative and staff services to investigators; develops and maintains record keeping systems and procedures.This is a full time position that will be required to work on site at the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, CO. Background checks will be administered.About The ProgramPOINT-mTBI: Prospective Study of Point-of-Care Blood-Based Biomarkers in Acute Military, Civilian, and Sport-Related Mild Traumatic Brain Injury (mTBI)Salary Range$55,000 - $63,000. Salaries are determined based on several factors including external market data, internal equity, and the candidate’s related knowledge, skills, and abilities for the position.QualificationsBachelors degree or equivalent work experience required2-4 years experience in clinical research preferred2-4 years non-profit, research, or healthcare experience desiredDemonstrate competence in oral and written communicationMust be organized, attentive to detail, and posses a positive, friendly and professional demeanorMust be flexible with changing priorities and able to communicate in a diplomatic and professional mannerComputer skills including at least intermediate level experience with Excel and other Microsoft Office SoftwareKnowledge of CFR, GCP and ICH guidelinesResponsibilitiesPromote safety and confidentiality of research participants at all timesAdhere to Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Good Clinical Practices (GCP), Good Laboratory Practices (GLP), and infection control proceduresPlan and coordinate the initiation of research study protocol, and the implementation of operating policies and proceduresPlan, implement and maintain data collection and analysis systems in support of research protocol; may coordinate the collection and analysis of research data Recruit, instruct and coordinate research subjects and/or volunteers, as appropriate to specific study objectives and work scopeCoordinate the day-to-day activities of technical support staff specifically engaged in the carrying out of research/clinical protocol, as appropriate to the position; may perform aspects of research protocol, as required, in accordance with specified program objectivesOrganize and facilitate meetings, conferences, and other events associated with research activities; may perform and/or coordinate outreach activities, as appropriate to research objectivesDocument all correspondence and communication pertinent to the researchInteract and communicate effectively with Principal Investigator, other site personnel, research participants, The Geneva Foundation, and the funding organizationComply with all the rules and regulations as applicable to assigned duty stationCreate and adhere to a data quality and quality assurance planAssist with interim and annual reports. S/he will be the primary liaison at the data collection site and will be responsible for explaining the project to military personnel associated with the studyDemonstrate proficiency in performing basic study related proceduresComplete required and applicable research training needed to complete researchMaintain and update files of all applicable regulatory documentation for IACUC or IRB (including protocols, approvals, amendments, modifications, etc.) as well as any communications with the sponsor or any other Federal or regulatory office (including prior approvals, change in scope, etc.)