Clinical Research Coordinator I - MTBI2

The Clinical Research Coordinator I provides assistance to the Principal Investigator and Study Team coordinating research activities that may include recruiting participants, data collection and management and other research activities as assigned. The coordinator will be responsible for coordinating and conducting baseline concussion assessments, follow-up assessments post injury, and assisting with the oversight and collection of head impact data for collegiate athletics teams and/or physical education courses (combatives, boxing). Additionally, the coordinator will assist with data entry and storage and provide support to the study team, as well as participate in biospecimen collection, processing, storage and shipping. The coordinator may also be asked to assist the investigators with the dissemination of data in the form of research manuscripts and professional presentations. There may be additional opportunities to help with other lines of research (Lower Extremity Injury Prevention, Post-Traumatic Osteoarthritis) supported by the Orthopaedic Research Department at KACH.

This position is located at Keller Army Community Hospital (KACH) in West Point, NY under PI Dr. Kenneth Cameron. This position will primarily support the research portfolio related to concussion and mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) at Keller Army Hospital and the United States Military Academy; however, there may be opportunities to also support the musculoskeletal injury research portfolio. The position is with the Military Traumatic Brain Injury Initiative (MTBI2). MTBI2 is a federal military traumatic brain injury (TBI) research program organized as a partnership between the Uniformed Services University and the National Institutes of Health. MTBI2 supports a wide range of research from pre-clinical models to investigational projects and clinical trials research on TBI and its comorbidities.

Responsibilities

• Review new patient records and screen patients for eligibility in participation of research protocol.
• Interview patients for protocols and collects and appropriate data for recruitment purposes, determine patient commitment and obtains informed consent.
• Educates patients about the research protocol, their roles in the protocols, and any other vital information.
• Collects, organizes, catalogs, disseminates, and maintains appropriate files of current data.
• Maintains weekly/monthly status reports on all patients.
• Acts as a liaison between patients and physicians and serves as a resource for the patients.
• Transcribes and resolves queries of data in case report forms (hardcopy or electronic) and prepares documents, under direction of project heads.
• Adheres to legal, professional and ethical codes with respect to confidentiality and privacy. Assures that protocol requirements are achieved within Good Clinical Practices.
• Schedules patients for appointments and visits. Assists with monitoring audits/visits for protocols.
• Travels from their assigned workplace to support protocols at other sites as needed. (up to 10%)
• May assist with disseminating research findings through professional presentations or peer-reviewed publications.
• May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned or directed by the supervisor. This may include attendance of and participation in required training for role.

Qualifications

Education and Experience: Bachelor's Degree, Master’s degree preferred. Minimum of 0-2 years experience required.

Required Knowledge, Skills And Abilities: Knowledge of federal and local regulations and policies pertinent to research involving human subjects. Excellent interpersonal and computer skills. Ability to communicate effectively and to work with individuals of all levels. Athletic Trainer Certification (ATC) or similar experience desired. Experience with concussion baseline (SCAT-6, ImPACT, BESS) testing and follow-up assessments desired. Experience with head impact measurement systems (e.g., X2 Biosystems, Riddell HITs, Linx IAS) desired. Phlebotomy experience or willingness to obtain certification as a phlebotomist. Must be able to work independently and as part of a larger team. Computer skills including at least intermediate level experience with Excel and other Microsoft Office Software. Biochemical or biomedical laboratory experience is preferred by not required. Ability to obtain and maintain a T1 Public Trust background check.

Physical Capabilities: Lifting: Requires lifting materials over 25 lbs. Ability to stand or sit at a computer for prolonged periods. Ability to stand and ambulate to collect data in a clinical or field setting.

Work Environment: This position will take place primarily in a clinic setting.