Health Science Specialist (Research Study Coordinator)

Quick Facts

• Role: Health Science Specialist (Research Study Coordinator)

• Focus: Coordinate clinical research studies, manage tests and data, recruit and manage clinical trial participants

• Work schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00am–4:30pm (full-time)

• Location note: Not virtual; must live within or be willing to relocate within a commutable distance of the duty location

Description

The Research Study Coordinator manages clinical tests, collects and analyzes data, and recruits and manages participants for clinical trials while providing high-level technical support for research projects. The role includes protocol monitoring, informed consent support, coordination of participant activities (including randomization support with the research pharmacy), and maintenance of study and regulatory records. The coordinator also prepares project and statistical reports and supports quality assurance and remediation for study data and instruments.

Responsibilities

• Manage clinical tests and collect and analyze data; educate and interact with study participants and leadership

• Implement and monitor clinical test protocols, measurements, and tracking of samples/specimens; identify trends needing further analysis

• Maintain all study and regulatory records; prepare project and statistical reports

• Oversee, screen, and evaluate candidate recruitment (telephone and/or in person) using objective rating techniques

• Conduct and support the informed consent process throughout the study; perform participant interview and follow-up activities

• Coordinate participant randomization to treatment and work with the research pharmacy regarding study drug provision

• Support project administration, including completing documentation for initial and continuing human subjects review

• Analyze processes and documentation to ensure compliance with technical, regulatory, and information safety requirements

• Perform quality assurance evaluations; establish and monitor remediation plans for deficiencies

• Draft reports for meetings/conferences and for publication; compile training/educational materials for study tools and binders

Benefits

A comprehensive federal employee benefits package. Eligibility depends on the type of position held and employment status.