Lead Research Coordinator

Description

Maine Medical Center

Professional - Nonclinical
Req #: 5162

Position Summary: 

This position provides comprehensive staff training support for a dynamic and fast-paced team within the Clinical Trials Office at the  MHIR – MaineHealth Institute for Research (mmcri.org), Scarborough, ME. The training team contributes to research by ensuring research personnel have the appropriate training and education to protect research participant safety and promote the ethical conduct of research throughout the MaineHealth network. Responsibilities include taking a lead role in training and ongoing operations support of other Research Coordinators. Under the supervision of the Manager – Regulatory Affairs and Quality, the Lead Research Coordinator Trainer will plan, coordinate and implement initial orientation and ongoing training, education and professional development programs for Research Staff. They are expected to effectively collaborate with study Principal Investigators, Clinical Coordinators, and external and internal regulatory bodies. Strong organizational and communication skills as well as attention to detail are necessary for success.

A fully remote (except from Alaska, California, Colorado, Nevada, Puerto Rico, or Washington D.C.) or flexible on-site/off-site work schedule from our Scarborough, ME offices is available for this position.

The MaineHealth application, a cover letter, and a resume are all required elements for application to this position.

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

1. Education: Bachelor's Degree in a Health Science or related field required. 2. License/Certifications: Certification by the Association of Clinical Research Professionals or Society of Clinical Research Associates preferred and required within two years of start date. 3. Experience: Two years of clinical experience in a healthcare setting required. 4. Additional Skills/Requirements Required: N/A 5. Additional Skills/Requirements Preferred: N/A