COLORADO RETINA HAS AN EXCITING OPPORTUNITY FOR A FULL-TIME RESEARCH COORDINATOR

Colorado Retina is a thirteen physician, sub-specialty eye care practice providing medical and surgical care of vitreoretinal eye disease. We provide comprehensive treatment for age-related macular degeneration (AMD), diabetic retinopathy, retinal vascular disease, retinal detachments, ocular tumors, uveitis/inflammatory eye disease, inherited retinal degenerations and numerous other vitreoretinal conditions.

We are proud to be the largest retina practice in the Rocky Mountain region with the ability to collaborate as a team for highly complex cases. We provide five service locations in the Denver Metro area: East Denver (Lowry), Englewood, Lakewood, Lafayette, Parker, and Summit County. __ 

COLORADO RETINA ASSOCIATES IS COMPLYING WITH THE COVID-19 VACCINE MANDATE. COLORADO RETINA REQUIRES EMPLOYEES TO BE VACCINATED AS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT, SUBJECT TO ACCOMMODATION. ALL CANDIDATES, UPON HIRE, WILL BE REQUIRED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF VACCINATION OR HAVE A VALID ACCOMMODATION.

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES: 

The research coordinator is primarily responsible for coordinating research patient visits according to both the ICH-GCP guidelines and the IRB-approved study protocol and/or manual of procedures. Day-to-day activities may include all or some of the essential functions listed below, depending upon individual experience / knowledge and the needs of the organization which are subject to change from time to time.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Level I

• Facilitates and coordinates the daily clinical trial activities and plays a critical role in the conduct of the study
• Administer sponsor required questionnaires (i.e., VFQ)
• Works with team member responsible for ordering study supplies (lab kits, shippers, etc.) to ensure adequate inventory is on hand
• Ensures study staff is properly trained on study-related information (i.e., protocol, ICF, manuals, etc.) and that the training is documented
• Creates, manages, and maintains source documents for each trial
• Attends teleconferences and Investigator Meetings as requested by research director
• Reviews and comprehends all study protocols, e.g., study proceedings and timelines, inclusion and exclusion criteria, confidentiality, and privacy protections
• Works with other members of the study team and clinical team to recruit eligible candidates to meet enrollment goals
• Screens subjects for eligibility using protocol-specific inclusion and exclusion criteria, documenting each potential participant's eligibility accurately
• Efficiently completes all study tasks delegated to them (i.e., scribing, VFQ, IOP, etc.)
• Collects updated medical history, adverse events and serious adverse events that need to be reported to the sponsor and IRB within required timeframe
• Conducts and/or participates in the informed consent process/discussion with research participants, including answering any questions related to the study
• Assures that amended consent forms are appropriately implemented and signed
• Acts as a secondary reviewer to provide oversight so that the ICF process is conducted accurately
• Collects data as required by the protocol and enters information into the electronic data capture (EDC) system in the specified timeframe indicated in the study contract.
• Oversees data and ensures that it is being entered correctly and resolves any queries issued within required timeframe
• Collects and reports ALL Adverse Events
• Collects and reports ALL Serious Adverse Events
• Responsible for ensuring all SUSAR/Safety Reports are acknowledged and reviewed
• Coordinates monitor site visits and assists with preparation of site visit documentation
• Works with the monitor to make any corrections needed to meet requirements and deadlines as needed
• Manages and maintains all regulatory information about the study including the protocol, investigator brochure, IRB documents, Investigator disclosures, CVs, training documentation, instructions on reporting requirements for the IRB and the sponsor
• Obtain any applicable additional/required sponsor training and/or certifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Level I

Education:

·         College degree preferred or significant relevant experience

·         Ophthalmic experience preferred

Experience / Knowledge / Skills:

·         1-3 years prior research experience (i.e., as a research assistant)

·         Effective oral and written communication

·         Delivers safe and appropriate care to patients in addition to the requirements outlined by study protocols

Certifications / Training:

·         ICH GCP Training / Certificate

·         IATA Certification 

PREFERRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE:

• Efficiently and accurately interviews patients and documents histories

• Demonstrates working knowledge of eye anatomy, disease, symptoms, and ocular medications

• Accurately performs labs, ECG, tonometry, pupil exam, data entry, and other specified duties

• Possesses excellent organizational skills to independently manage workflow

• Pays meticulous attention to detail

• Takes initiative and possesses the insight and energy to prioritize quickly

• Demonstrates high-level critical thinking skills

• Cooperates with supervisory staff, physicians, peers, external customers, and patients in a positive, energetic, and professional manner

• Demonstrates excellence in communication skills, both personal and written, as well as organizational and time-management skills

• Demonstrates ability to effectively convey ideas and information and able to creatively generate ideas with excellent follow through

COMPENSATION:

Base Salary: $42,634.59 - $68,215.35 (based on education and experience, Level I)

OUR BENEFITS INCLUDE

• Competitive salary
• Safe harbor/profit sharing plan
• full medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Pet insurance
• Legal, life, accident, disability, and hospitalization insurance

If you are a Research Coordinator looking for a new work family please send us your resume.