Clinical Research Professional II

Work Shift:

Please see job description for details.

Time Type:

Full time

Department:

CC034460 Digital Biomarkers Smoking Cessation

Summary:

Additional Information:

We are seeking a Clinical Research Professional II to join our team to lead a new five-year NIH-funded study that is examining how hormones and digital biomarkers may be used to help women quit smoking. This position is ideal for someone interested in women’s health, smoking cessation, digital health, or biosensor research. Working closely with the principal investigator, the position will play a central role in recruiting and retaining participants, delivering a smoking cessation intervention as a trained quit coach, monitoring study data, processing participant payments, preparing reports, and contributing to dissemination of study findings. This position is housed in the new National Center for Opioid and Addiction Research at ACRI.

Required Education:

High school diploma or GED or equivalent

Recommended Education:

Bachelor's degree in a related field of study.

Required Work Experience:

High School Diploma/GED and 2 years of relevant experience, or 4 years of experience in lieu of a diploma/GED.

Recommended Work Experience:

Required Certifications:

Recommended Certifications:

Certified Clinical Research Coordinator (CCRC) - Association of Clinical Research Professionals, Certified Clinical Research Professional (CCRP) - Society of Clinical Research Associates

Description

1. Assesses, develops, and revises research protocols and prepares materials for approval. Prepares/assists with initial contract reviews and confidentiality agreement review.

2. Prepares and negotiates study budgets. Tracks account activity, resolves discrepancies, works with ACRI to insure funds are collected per contract at study end and funds are disseminated per internal budget.

3. Facilitates inspections/audits. Develops QA schedule for projects, and performs QA activities, and develops improvement plans.

4. Delegates/assists with creation of flowcharts, source documents, and other study related materials. Manages collecting and recording subject data on case report forms process. Creates databases and manages data entry.

5. Leads others to use the clinical process and teaching/learning principles to provide subject/family education and develop education tools/materials.

6. Coordinates/collects requested data for sponsor review during site visits. Assists study monitor(s) in chart and case report form review. Maintains files and study documentation according to institutional and regulatory standards.

7. Provides oversight for the orientation/precepting program; leads training and monitors process of preceptors. Promotes Mentoring relationships and leads community teaching. Leads education of subjects and families.

8. Leads performance improvement and research activities .

9. Performs other duties as assigned.

Arkansas Children’s (https://www.archildrens.org/about-us) is the only hospital system in the state dedicated to caring for children, which enables us to uniquely shape the landscape of pediatric care in Arkansas.

Arkansas Children’s is driven by four core values—safety, teamwork, compassion and excellence—which inform every action.

Arkansas Children’s Hospital has received Magnet Status (https://www.archildrens.org/about-us/magnet-recognition) from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), for nursing excellence and patient outcomes. And we are nationally ranked by U.S. News & World Report (https://www.archildrens.org/about-us/awards-and-recognition) for Cancer, Cardiology & Heart Surgery, Diabetes & Endocrinology, Nephrology, Neurology & Neurosurgery, Pulmonology & Lung Surgery and Urology.

For more than a century, Arkansas Children’s has met the unique needs of children. But we’re more than just a hospital treating sick kids—our services include two hospitals, a pediatric research institute, foundation, clinics, education and outreach, all with an unyielding commitment to making children better today and healthier tomorrow.

Arkansas Children’s Little Rock campus includes a 336-bed hospital with the state’s only pediatric Level 1 Trauma Center, burn center, Level 4 neonatal intensive care and pediatric intensive care, as well as a nationally-recognized transport service. And Arkansas Children’s Northwest (https://www.archildrens.org/locations/arkansas-childrens-nw) provides inpatient and emergency care, clinic rooms and diagnostic services to children in that corner of the state.

“Arkansas Children’s is a place of hope and comfort for children and parents. When you are at children’s, you are part of an elite team united with a common goal of saving children and making their lives better.” Michael – Business Operations Manager

“Arkansas Children’s Hospital is a prestigious institution that cares for children.” Linda – Information Systems Analyst

“We are an organization of care, love, and hope while we champion children.” Angela – Parking and Fleet Coordinator

“Care, love, and hope for children!” Kathy – Administrative Assistant

“When I think of my time here at Arkansas Children’s Hospital, I can honestly say that it has given me a unique perspective on the human condition, and the various roles that we all have in patient care. As a supply assistant, I have a very important job ensuring that the doctors and nurses have what they need to provide the world class medical care to the Children of Arkansas and surrounding states. Being a Champion for Children is more than a catch phrase, it is a way of life!” Nick – Supply Assistant

Arkansas Children's provides equal employment opportunity to all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, national origin or citizenship status, disability, military status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy or any other category protected by federal, state and local laws. Further, Arkansas Children's will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.