Research Coordinator III - Center for Brain Health

Position Overview

Join Cleveland Clinic’s Main Campus where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world class and caregivers are family. At Cleveland Clinic, you will work alongside a passionate and dedicated team, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world. Groundbreaking discoveries happen every day as you handle complex neurological-related trials within the Center for Brain Health. Self-drive, organization, time management and a thirst for knowledge are essential. A caregiver in this position works a hybrid schedule from 8:00AM - 5:00PM.

Key Responsibilities

• Demonstrate exceptional coordination and compliance in the implementation and conduct of human subject research projects.
• Assist with research study design and protocol development as applicable.
• Independently direct large, complex, multi-center clinical research protocols/programs and coordinate the implementation and conduct of projects while ensuring protocol adherence.
• Report Serious Adverse Events and/or safety issues as they occur, completing FDA and sponsor forms in accordance with GCP guidelines.
• Communicate with sponsors, monitors and research personnel to ensure all aspects of study compliance.
• Serve as a liaison between investigators, research personnel, outside study staff and central research administration to assist in protocol interpretation, enrollment and safety queries.
• Collaborate with primary investigators, sponsors and research caregivers to plan, conduct and evaluate project protocols, including research subject recruitment.
• Monitor and report project status.
• Complete regulatory documents, data capture and monitoring plans.
• Oversee protocol-related activities.
• Attain and maintain clinical competencies for unlicensed caregivers (e.g., phlebotomy, vital signs, ECG, POC testing) as delegated.
• Oversee and monitor research data to maintain quality.
• Develop and maintain knowledge of research protocols to ensure comprehensive and compliant execution.
• Assist with audit preparation and responses.
• Develop or assist in developing research tools such as spreadsheets, questionnaires and brochures.
• Maintain study personnel certification records (License, CV, CITI).
• Conduct and document the informed consent process.
• Assist the PI with study design and protocol development.
• Submit the study to appropriate agencies and assist with annual and other reporting requirements.
• Contribute to or assist with research project budget development.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED with five years of experience as a Research Coordinator II or equivalent; OR Bachelor’s Degree in a healthcare or science-related field with three years of relevant experience.
• Demonstrated proficiency with computer-based skills including word processing, spreadsheets, databases and presentation software.
• Understanding of the basic concepts of study design.
• Proficiency with word processing, spreadsheets, databases and presentation software.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree in a healthcare or science-related field.

Benefits & Perks

• Compensation: Minimum hourly: $27.65; Maximum hourly: $42.17. The pay range reflects the anticipated range for new hires and will be determined based on experience, skills, education and work history.
• Benefits: Comprehensive healthcare, dental, vision and retirement benefits. For more details, please visit this link.