The Randolph Research Group studies severe acute infections in children and their complications, including influenza and COVID-19, for the Overcoming COVID-19 study (overcomecovid.org) and the Pediatric Intensive Care Influenza (PICFLU) Network (PICFLU.org).

General Summary

Under immediate supervision, coordinates the activities of daily operations of clinical research studies. Responsible for the screening, consenting, recruitment, and selection of patients for studies. Prepares IRB and CCI documentation and submissions with the Principal Investigator and other research team members. Conducts data collection activities and prepares analytical reports regarding the results of studies.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

1. Consents and recruits patients for research studies through personal interviews and written communications with patients/families. Provides detailed background information regarding studies to families, communicates all policies and procedures, and responds to all inquiries. Evaluate the suitability of prospective study candidates and make selections based on clinical knowledge of each study.
2. Serves as liaison to the families/patients in the research studies, conducted at both on-site and off-site locations, guiding and advising them throughout each phase of the study. Coordinates follow-up visits as necessary. Act as a resource to study participants, addressing their concerns. Troubleshoots the resolution of any issues that may arise throughout the study.
3. Coordinates and prepares the necessary documentation for Institutional Review Board (IRB) submissions, together with the Private Investigator of the study.
4. Creates and prepares data collection statistical reports and analytical summaries for distribution to the study research team for review and analysis. Writes articles and summary papers of studies for submission to medical journals, as may be necessary/requested.
5. Participates in the training of newly hired research study assistants and interns, as required.
6. Coordinates activities between the hospital and research laboratories to ensure correct testing/processing and send out instructions specific to the study. Communicates project policies and procedures to personnel. Monitors and reviews data collection, data entry, and informed consent procedures – ensuring consistency of application for each study.
7. Performs other miscellaneous administrative duties as assigned or required.

Minimum Education and Experience

Work requires the knowledge of theories, principles, and concepts acquired through completing a Bachelor’s degree.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

1. Work requires analytical skills to gather and interpret data in which the information or problems are moderately complex. Proficiency in Excel.
2. Work requires well-developed communication skills to provide critical information to patients, effectively deal with conflicting views or issues, and mediate fair solutions. Work also requires advanced writing skills.
3. Work requires multitasking skills and being flexible with assignments.
4. Minimum commitment of two years.