Summary

Wangler Lab is seeking motivated energetic candidates to join as a research coordinator for new innovative cliinical research studies on rare diseases. The Wangler lab studies a number of genetic disorders and the coordinator will be integral to a number of rare disease research protocols. Interaction with families, coordination and organization of research activities, participation in study phone calls and protocol development.

Job Duties

• Identify and establish new contacts as recruitment resources in the community
• Develop and/or implement creative and existing processes to increase the existing recruitment base
• Advertise for research participants through development and distribution of flyers, pamphlets, social media, etc.
• Attend community and health events to identify potential study participants and invite them to participate in research projects
•  Make presentations at places of business to aid recruiting efforts
• Conduct phone pre-screenings of potential participants interested in clinical research studies
• Schedule participants for enrollment and follow up visits
• Keep study schedules current
• Update study personnel with recruitment and schedule status
• Maintain and update a recruitment portfolio and database
• Any other responsibilities identified by the Clinic Manager

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field. Four years of related experience may substitute for degree requirement.
• One year of relevant experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to understand basic medical terminology and eligibility requirements for clinical research studies and protocols
• Experience with computer spreadsheets and database management
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
•  Must provide own transportation for travel in the community with mileage reimbursement.
• Experience in a clinical research setting and/or public relations-related experience is preferred
• Marketing/networking skills helpful
• College degree is preferred
• Bilingual-English/Spanish is helpful