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Clinical Research Coordinator

ETSU

Posted 3 months ago

Full Time

Jonesborough, Tennessee

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The coordinator will facilitate specimen accrual for translational studies by recruiting subjects and obtaining informed consent. They are responsible for collecting and processing clinical samples for use or transport.

Qualifications

You have a Bachelor's degree in a biological science, nursing, or health-related field, along with at least one year of clinical setting experience. You are proficient in clinical trial regulations (GCP, FDA, OHRP, HIPAA) and possess strong interpersonal and communication skills for patient and clinician interaction.

Must Have Skills for ATS

good clinical practice

FDA

OHRP

HIPAA

phlebotomy

genomic data

Job Description

Job Summary

The Center of Excellence for Inflammation, ID, and Immunity is seeking applicants for a Clinical Research Coordinator. This position will support clinical research in the Clinical Research Office of ETSU’s Center of Excellence for Inflammation, Infectious Diseases (CIIDI). Our Center has expanded in scope and has established a clinical core, with the addition of the Center of Excellence for HIV/ AIDS Care to the other scientific cores.  
 The Clinical Research Coordinator will interface basic researchers and clinicians by facilitating specimen accrual to translational studies, particularly a new initiative with UTHSC focusing on genomic data merged with clinical data. The individual in this position will recruit subjects from studies, obtaining informed consent from subjects and clinical samples. This position will collect and/or process these samples for use and/or transport.  
 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Knowledge of good clinical practice, FDA, OHRP, and HIPAA policies.
  • Knowledge of research protocols, principles, and procedures.
  • Skills in phlebotomy as necessary.
  • Ability to demonstrate exceptional interpersonal skills to deal effectively with clinicians, patients, administrators, auxiliary personnel, and regulatory bodies.
  • Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from physicians, staff, and patients.
  • Ability to handle multiple projects in parallel.
  • Ability to prioritize quickly and appropriately.
  • Ability to pay attention to detail.
  • Ability to demonstrate excellent organizational skills to independently manage workflow.
  • Ability to demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills.
     

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Biological Sciences, Nursing, or health-related field 
  • One (1) year of experience in a clinical setting 

Preferred Qualifications 

  • Phlebotomy experience and/or certification.

Compensation & Benefits

 Application Instructions 

  • Exempt positions are only required to be posted for a minimum of seven (14) calendar days. The closing date for this posting is subject to change without notice to applicants.
  • Employment contingent on a satisfactory background check. 
  • Documents needed to apply: Cover Letter, and Resume

ETSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer

University Overview

East Tennessee State University (ETSU) is an institution with over 14,000 diverse students highly ranked graduate and undergraduate programs. Located in the Southern Appalachian Mountains of Northeast Tennessee, ETSU serves as a hub for community, discovery, and service. Aligned with the institution's mission, we value efforts to engage in teaching, scholarship, creative activities, and service that involve community partners and address significant societal needs in our region and beyond. Recognized in 2024 as a Great College to Work For, recent strategic initiatives prioritize the institution’s focus on community engagement.

Disclaimer Statement:

  • Disclaimer: The Job Summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals in this classification. It is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Management reserves the right to revise the job or require different tasks to be performed as assigned to reflect changes in the position. Employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations

ETSU

The department of Media and Communication at East Tennessee State University provides students with the experience to succeed in a myriad of career fields. Our department focuses on active learning, employment, and providing students with internship opportunities to prepare them for this ever-evolving digital landscape. We bring the real world into the classroom regardless if you are a filmmaker, brand and social media strategist, media content specialist, media analytics professional, journalist, or digital marketing communication professional interested in public relations, advertising or media research. We partner with many local businesses and industries in the area, allowing students to network and gain real world experience. We operate as a “private school” for a public university price. Our class sizes are small; giving students the attention, focus, and care that is imperative for success. The relationships that you build with your professors and peers will last a lifetime, giving you professional contacts that will help fuel you career. For more information please visit https://www.etsu.edu/cas/mcom.html
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