Under limited supervision, responsible for planning, directing, and supervising complex administrative and fiscal functions of a unit directly engaged in research. May lead or mentor lower level team members. SUPERVISION The Research Coordinator-Senior is supervised by the Pediatrics Research Center Principal Investigator and Co-Investigators. • Screens patients for protocol eligibility and participation in clinical trials. • Participates in the coordination and monitoring of patient treatment. • Monitors and evaluates patient response to protocol treatment in collaboration with the physician. • Provides education regarding study activities to patient, relatives and other clinical staff as necessary per protocol. • Processes human specimens per protocol including blood, urine, sputum, buccal swabs, etc. • Prepares regulatory documents for Institutional Review Board and/or sponsor • Demonstrates competence to perform assigned responsibilities in a manner that meets the age specific and developmental needs of patients served by the department. • Appropriately adapts assigned assessment and/or service methods to accommodate the unique physical, psychosocial, cultural, spiritual, age specific and other developmental needs of each patient served • Responsible for the complete administrative research process for a defined group to include pre/post award activities and regular communications and meetings with faculty and staff. • Coordinates multiple research protocols and grant submissions; monitors budgets, spending, purchasing and participant payments. • May conduct literature searches and assist with publications. • Prepares and submits regulatory documents to the Institutional Review Board to obtain and maintain approval for research studies. • Monitors ongoing activities to ensure compliance with local, state & federal regulations. • Coordinates educational sessions and journal review meetings; collaborates to provide education and proctor/mentorship opportunities; may oversee the activities of student associates. • Maintains research subject files for each study and enters all subject data into research database. • Performs all other duties as assigned. • Demonstrated knowledge in grant administration, research coordination, data collection, and/or facilitating the patient experience in research projects. • Working knowledge with electronic health record systems and familiarity with medical terminology. • Ability to coordinate the diverse components of the project by quality project planning, execution and change control to achieve required balance of time, cost and quality. • Strong written and verbal communication skills to include the ability to generate high quality, technical writing and written/oral presentations. • Proficient in using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and databases. • Detail oriented with meticulous planning, organizational and negotiating skills. Preferred Qualifications • Phlebotomy skills preferred • Knowledge in providing participant compensation and invoicing a study sponsor • Knowledge in grant administration, research coordination, data collection, and/or facilitating the patient experience in research projects. • Knowledge with electronic health record systems and familiarity with medical terminology. • Ability to coordinate the diverse components of the project by quality project planning, execution and change control to achieve required balance of time, cost and quality. • Strong written and verbal communication skills to include the ability to generate high quality, technical writing and written/oral presentations. • Proficient in using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and databases. • Familiarity with utilizing research portals, such as RedCap. • Detail oriented with meticulous planning, organizational and negotiating skills. WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Works in a well lit, temperature controlled environment. May encounter exposure to body fluids and exposure to infectious disease. OTHER: Must successfully complete the pre-employment/post job offer health screening and the annual screening each year thereafter as an associate Education • Bachelor's Degree in a related field is required. License/Certification • CPR certification is required