Study Coordinator 2 Madison Wi
ftcrumad fortrea clinical research unit
📍 madison united states🕐 20d ago🔗 workday
Job Description
As one of the largest Clinical Research Organizations in the world, we have four **Early Phase Clinical Research Units** in the UK and US. We are currently seeking a **Study Coordinator II,** to interact directly with our healthy volunteer participants while learning to read clinical research protocols and enjoy working in a fast-paced team-oriented environment. Each day is different, you will be exposed to a wide variety of Therapeutic Indications and study types (ascending dose, first-in-human, food effect, drug to drug interactions, etc.)
This is a full-time, **office/clinic-based** job in **Madison, WI**.
If you join us, you will work with some of the world´s leading pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device companies in a vital stage of clinical development: establishing the safety, tolerability and pharmacokinetics of a new drug.
WHAT YOU WILL DO:
Responsible for practical/administrative activities in support of a clinical research trial. The Operations Coordinator II supports and assists the senior study team members such as the Clinical Research Coordinator and Project Manager as appropriate.
**Other key responsibilities**:
* Responsible for logistical set up of study to ensure good study flow and adequate resources are assigned.
* Assists the Clinical Research Coordinator with their responsibilities and acts as their back-up as needed.
* Assists and/or is responsible for the creation of source documents, labels, and study specific instructions.
* Assists and/or is responsible for creation of study schedules. Orders supplies/equipment and dietary needs for assigned studies.
* Liaises with CRU contracted services, such as clinical labs and ECG services. Assists and/or is responsible for staff training of study specific procedures.
* Coordinates tasks related to participant check in and discharge and may assist with resolution of participant issues.
* Is present in the clinical work areas for critical events or as assigned by a senior team member.
* Completes sample shipment documentation as necessary. May assist with sample shipments as needed.
* Compiles data tables/summaries as requested.
* Assists with on-time CRF completion and query process as appropriate.
* Assists with the compilation of protocol and SOP deviations.
* Provide logistical feasibility for protocol development.
* Attends all required meetings as appropriate.
* Maintains skills to perform study tasks and assists with study procedures as necessary.
* Maintains accurate records of all work undertaken.
* Maintains an understanding of FDA, GCP and ICH requirements.
* Maintains constant awareness of participant safety and dignity at all times.
* Ensures that client and participant confidentiality is maintained.
* Responds to team queries in a timely manner.
* Takes ownership for the quality and standard of own work.
* Evaluates current SOP’s and authors additions/revisions.
* Train and instruct less experienced staff.
* Performs other related duties as assigned.
* And all other duties as needed or assigned.
**YOU NEED TO BRING…**
* University/college degree (life science, pharmacy or related subject preferred), or certification in a related allied health profession from an appropriately accredited institution (e.g., nursing certification, medical or laboratory technology).
* In lieu of a degree, typically 2 years’ experience in related fields (e.g., pharmaceutical, laboratory, data analysis) will be considered in addition to the experience requirement.
* 1-2 years of professional work experience with at least one year’s experience in clinical research.
* Basic knowledge of computers and programs (e.g., Microsoft Word, Excel).
* Knowledge of drug development process, ICH Guidelines and GCP.
* Basic Life Support Skills (BLS) or CPR/AED Certified.
The important thing for us is you are comfortable working in an environment that is:
* **Fast paced**: where no deviations from the study protocol are allowed, and not meeting a timeline for even few minutes will create a quality issue.
* **Changing priorities constantly** asking you to prioritize and adapt on the spot.
* **Teamwork** and **people skills** are essential for the study to run smoothly.
* **Technology based**. We collect our data directly into an electronic environment.
What do you get?
* Regular, full-time or part-time employees working 20 or more hours per week are eligible for comprehensive benefits including but not limited to:
* Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD/LTD (multiple insurance carriers)
* 401(K)
* Paid time off (PTO)
* Employee recognition awards
* Multiple ERG’s (employee resource groups)
**_Physical Requirements:_**
* _Ability to work in an upright and /or stationary position for 6-8 hours per day._
* _Repetitive hand movement of both hands with the ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists to operate lab equipment._
* _Occasional crouching, stooping, with frequent bending and twisting of upper body and neck._
* _Ability to access and use a variety of computer software developed both in-house and off-the-shelf._
* _Light to moderate lifting and carrying (or otherwise moves) objects including luggage and laptop computer with a maximum lift of 15-20 lbs._
* _Regular and consistent attendance._
* _Varied hours may be required._
Learn more about our [EEO & Accommodations request here](https://careers.fortrea.com/us/en/eeo-and-accommodations).