Clinical Research Coordinator - General Medicine
- Requisition no: 538420
- Work type: Full Time
- Location: Medical Center
- School/Department: Medicine
- Grade: Grade 103
- Categories: Research (Lab and Non-Lab)
- Job Type: Officer of Administration
- Bargaining Unit: N/A
- Regular/Temporary: Regular
- End Date if Temporary: N/A
- Hours Per Week: 35
- Standard Work Schedule:
- Building:
- Salary Range: $59,000 Annual - $65,000 Annual
The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The above hiring range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.
Position Summary
Working in the Division of General Medicine under the direction of the Principal Investigator, the Coordinator will provide coordination and data collection in NIH-sponsored research studies as part of a research team, in collaboration with section leadership and divisional administration.
Responsibilities
- Assist with recruitment, assessment, and follow-up of a cohort study and to coordinate the conduct of a clinical trial.
- Assist with the conduct of a cohort study including recruitment of participants, assessment, and follow-up, as well as administering study questionnaires.
- Serve as a back-up for the conduct and coordination of a clinical trial including working with other study personnel, performing data collection, and screening and recruitment of study participants.
- Responsible for preparation of documents for renewals, modifications, yearly submissions, correspondence, and audit related to IRB for all research studies.
- Prepare and maintain manual of operations; provide translation of documents from English to Spanish.
- Assist in the preparation of submissions for scientific conferences.
- Prepare quarterly database query report and resolution of queries.
- Assist with financial tracking and confirmation of invoices for study related expenses (taxi vouchers, lab and study material supplies).
- Responsible for inventory and procurement of laboratory and office supplies.
- Perform additional duties as needed.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in education and experience, plus two years related experience
- Motivated self-starter with ability to exercise initiative and judgment
- Willingness to do field work in the community and in participants' homes
- Flexibility to work after hours and on weekends
- Spanish language skills
- Phlebotomy skills
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office: Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Access
Other Requirements
- Participation in the medical surveillance program
- Contact with patients and/or human research subjects
- Potential bloodborne pathogen exposure
- Successful completion of applicable compliance and systems training requirements
Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran
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