Academic Research Coordinator - St. Ritas Graduate Medical Education Center

Thank you for considering a career at Mercy Health! Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Work Shift: Days/Afternoons (United States of America) Summary of Primary Function The Academic Research Coordinator (ARC) manages the daily operations of GME-related research projects, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and alignment with academic objectives. This role serves as the central liaison among investigators, residents, GME leadership, and the IRB, facilitating communication, documentation, and project execution. The ARC provides guidance on research processes, including compliance, grants, and study coordination, while maintaining quality and timeliness. Success in this role requires strong project management and clinical research expertise, supporting multiple specialties and advancing the academic environment. Essential Job Functions Guide researchers through the IRB process, ethics board, and regulatory paperwork to ensure institutional regulatory requirement compliance. Assists in the research protocol development for the recruitment, instruction, coordination, and relationship building of study subjects and/or volunteers, provide guidance and instruction to develop and meet the goals of the study. Collaborates with Simulation Director, DIO, and DGME to prepare a categorized budget and justification. Confirms accuracy and completeness of budgeted costs. Plans and coordinates regular IRB reviews/reports and scholarly activity and research update meetings. Monitors, develops, and maintains records and progress of research activities and prepares periodic or ad hoc reports as required by investigators, administrators, funding agencies, and/or regulatory bodies. Attends investigator meetings as required or requested by the GME leadership. Supervises and coordinates the provision of support services to investigators and researchers. Plans and coordinates the initiation of research study protocol, and the establishment of operating policies and procedures. Identifies and reports issues that may affect the accuracy and quality of study design and implementation to meet study goals. Guide researcher with abstracts and data collections from research study and assist in designing forms/database to comply with study protocols. Aids in establishing eligibility protocols using specific inclusion and exclusion criteria Grant/Award acceptance; reviews and develops a familiarity with the contract or award terms and conditions. Works with GME leadership to assure that the study follows all terms and conditions, including but not limited to education, IRB approval, conflict of interest disclosure, health and safety protections, and financial terms or conditions. Employment Qualifications Required Minimum Education: Bachelor's Degree Specialty/Major Scientific, health related, education, or business administration program Preferred Education Master's Degree Specialty/Major Master's Degree or PhD Minimum Qualifications Minimum Years and Type of Experience Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required Clinical research experience. Strong knowledge of research regulations, community-based research principles, and process improvement methodologies (e.g. Lean). Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and data systems with the ability to quickly learn new technologies. Knowledge of IRB, HIPAA, and grant administration. Employee may not at any time have been or be excluded from participation in any federally funded program, including Medicare and Medicaid. This is a condition of employment. Employee must immediately notify their manager if they are threatened with exclusion or becomes excluded from any federally funded program. Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred Project management, proactively identify and solve problems, professional demeanor and strong communication skills, work independently and in team environment, strong interpersonal, customer service, and multi-tasking skills. Agile mindset with attention to detail and follow-through. Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines. Mercy Health is an equal opportunity employer. As a Mercy Health associate, you're part of a Misson that matters. We support your well-being - personally and professionally. Our benefits are built to grow with you and meet your unique needs, every step of the way. What we offer Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible) Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HAS/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status. Department: Graduate Med Education - St. Rita's It is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws, as well as, the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). Accordingly, all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. 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