Study Coordinator

Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 114,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

     

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Job Title

Study Coordinator

Working at Abbott

At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and family, be your true self and live a full life. You’ll also have access to:

• Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.
• Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year.
• An excellent retirement savings plan with high employer contribution
• Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree.
• A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries around the world and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.
• A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.

The Opportunity

Working under general supervision, organizes, plans, and performs a variety of technical and administrative support duties, such as (but not limited to): data collection, preparing correspondence/reports/documents/presentations; collecting/distributing data/and archiving data and other study-related documents and materials; and maintaining paper/electronics filing systems. Takes initiative to ensure work is done accurately and completely. Applies existing work methods to different known situations. Problems involve recurring routine situations; usually refers more complex problems to supervisor or more senior level personnel.

Our location in Sylmar, CA currently has an opportunity for an Study Coordinator. 

This is a fully onsite role.    

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

Essential Functions: Number and list the significant/essential duties, tasks, or responsibilities which employees in this position are required to perform.

1. Participates in GLP (Good Laboratory Practice) and non-GLP clerical tasks including but not limited to training records of both laboratory and non-laboratory staff, spreadsheet maintenance through data entry of recorded raw data generated from animal health files and study files. Responsibilities also include file maintenance on company SharePoint site with regards to all protocols, amendments, and final reports. Assists Study Director with obtaining compliance of all indicated staff members for required Document Review Forms as assigned.

2. Provides logistical support of both internal and external quality audits.

3. Liaisons between the laboratory and other function groups to ensure all study materials are ordered, received, and returned. Tracks study article testing and reports.

4. Initially under supervision and then independently collects study data per written instructions.

5. Support all Company initiatives as identified by management and in support of Quality Management Systems (QMS), Environmental Management Systems (EMS), and other regulatory requirements.

6. Complies with U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations, other regulatory requirements, Company policies, operating procedures, processes, and task assignments.

7. Maintains positive and cooperative communications and collaboration with all levels of employees, customers, contractors, and vendors.

Other Duties: Number and list important but non-essential and/or infrequent duties performed.

1. May help develop research facility standard operating procedures (SOP’s) and other facility documents.

2. May hold the responsibility of archivist or assistant archivist for the site.

3. Remains current on developments in the field of expertise, applicable regulatory requirements, and a comprehensive knowledge of Abbott’s products.

4. Resolves and/or facilitates resolution of problems including identifying causes to prevent re-occurrence and making policy recommendations for constructive changes.

5. Performs related functions and responsibilities, on occasion, as assigned.

Accountability/Supervision: Describe the significant problem solving/decision making responsibilities. Describe the type and extent of supervision received and exercised. Working under general supervision is responsible for coordinating site and pre-clinical study activities.  General instructions received for routine work and more detailed instructions for new or special assignments.

Relationships: Describe contacts and purpose of relationships.

Internal: May contact, or be contacted by, individuals at any staff or managerial level within the Company. These routine contacts usually involve the giving or gathering of general information or provide a service. Participates as a team member; contributes to achieving team goals.

External: Interacts with outside individuals and vendors through various means of communication.

Equipment: List the type of equipment the incumbent in this position is required to work with. Works with standard office and lab equipment such as the telephone, copier, and a personal computer. May utilize Company products, e.g. programmers, pacemakers, defibrillators, etc., related to pre-clinical studies.

Working Conditions: Describe the work environment characteristics representative of those encountered by an employee performing the essential functions of this job. Works in a pre-clinical research facility that is compliant with Good Laboratory Practices (GLP). The site plan of the facility includes surgery rooms, perioperative care rooms, a treatment room, a necropsy room, office space, file rooms, equipment and supply rooms, and animal maintenance rooms.

Physical Demands: Describe the physical demands representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Job duties require a significant amount of time sitting at a desk and sitting or standing in lab areas during study procedures. Must be able to wear and function with radiologic protective gear (e.g. lead apron) for periods up to five hours. This position requires periodic travel between Company facilities, conferences, and seminars by automobile and commercial transport.

Qualifications: Describe the minimum education and experience, including knowledge, skills, and abilities, required to successfully perform the job. List any certificates, licenses, and /or registrations required.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or other specialized training/equivalent related experience.
• Typically, a minimum of three or more years of progressively more responsible office clerical experience.  
• Requires a demonstrated knowledge of the practices and procedures of the function. Incumbents are required to work cooperatively and productively with others.
• Demonstrated organizational skills, attentiveness to detail and the ability to work under general supervision is required.
• Must be adept at handling multiple assignments in a timely manner while meeting assigned deadlines.
• Must also have demonstrated verbal and written communication, interpersonal, organizational, and basic math skills.
• The demonstrated ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English is also required; this requirement includes clear understandable speech, demonstrated comprehension skills, and demonstrated competence in English spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
• The ability to successfully pass a reading comprehension pre-employment examination is mandatory.
• The demonstrated ability to understand and comply with applicable Food & Drug Administrative (FDA) regulations and Company operating procedures, processes, policies, and rules is essential.
• Must be able use discretion and handle sensitive/confidential information. Demonstrated proficiency in operating a personal computer.
• Must be proficient in using various PC-based software packages including Microsoft Word, Excel, or similar work processing/spreadsheet software.
• Must be able to maintain regular and predictable attendance; the ability to work overtime is also required.

Preferred Qualifications

• An associate degree in biological sciences, a related field, or equivalent.
• Previous experience in pre-clinical studies.
• Previous related experience in a medical device, biologics, or pharmaceutical company.

Please note that the salary range listed is our full grade range. We usually hire based on the mid-point.

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The base pay for this position is

$22.05 – $44.15/hour

In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

     

JOB FAMILY:Administrative Support

     

DIVISION:CRM Cardiac Rhythm Management

        

LOCATION:United States > Sylmar : 15900 Valley View Court

     

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

     

WORK SHIFT:Standard

     

TRAVEL:No

     

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:No

     

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Continuous standing for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day)

     

Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.

     

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