Job Summary
This full‑time Study Coordinator will work closely with the Principal Investigator and other study investigators to coordinate all aspects of the NEI funded trial "Delaying the Onset of Myopia Until Treatment". The coordinator will manage recruitment, scheduling, retention, data entry, IRB submissions, study record maintenance, and administrative tasks. This hybrid role will be based mainly at The Eye Institute, with occasional visits to Drexel University campuses and monthly online study group meetings.
This position is grant‑funded; employment is contingent upon the continued availability of those funds.
Essential Functions
* Assist in identifying, recruiting, and obtaining informed consent from eligible participants for the research study.
* Ensure coordination of subjects and study personnel as required by protocol and Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines.
* Act as liaison between the Drexel Institutional Review Board and external site Institutional Review Boards while utilizing the SMART IRB Reliance System.
* Encourage and motivate participants to maintain compliance and attendance throughout the study and coordinate all retention aspects.
* Maintain study records and related documentation as required by protocol and regulatory bodies (internal and external).
* Work with external study sites and coordinating centers as required.
* Schedule, participate in, and record minutes for study meetings (in‑person and virtually) as required.
* Maintain the highest level of confidentiality regarding patient and study records.
* Support and complete all study‑related paperwork including submissions to the Institutional Review Board.
* Other related duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
* Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in an appropriate field or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
* Minimum of 3 years in a similar administrative position.
* Experience in clinical trials or other health‑related programs/research preferred.
* Demonstrated experience with research and project coordination.
* Demonstrated experience in research data collection and quality control.
* Experience with data entry, including knowledge of databases, word processing, and spreadsheet applications (e.g., REDCap, MS Word, Excel).
* Experience maintaining files and keeping research records.
* Experience preparing and submitting Institutional Review Board documentation such as amendments, continuing reviews, and reportable new information submissions.
* Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, including tact, diplomacy, and flexibility.
* Excellent planning, organizational skills, and ability to work in a changing, multiple‑demand setting.
* Thorough knowledge of protocol and goals of studies.
Physical Demands
* Typically sitting at a desk/table.
Location
* The Eye Institute - Oak Lane.
Additional Information
The position is classified as Exempt, grade J. Compensation for this grade ranges from $47,490 to $71,230 per year. The offered rate typically aligns with the minimum to midrange of this grade but can vary based on the successful candidate’s qualifications, experience, department budget, and an internal equity review. For more details on Drexel’s compensation framework, please explore the Professional Staff salary structure and Compensation Guidelines & Policies. For information about benefits, review Drexel’s Benefits Brochure.
Special Instructions to the Applicant
Please make sure you upload your CV/resume and cover letter when submitting your application.
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