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Clinical Research Coordinator 1

The University of Miami/UHealth department of Neurology has an exciting opportunity for a Full Time Clinical Research Coordinator 1 to work in Boca Raton, FL. The Clinical Research Coordinator 1 (A) serves as an entry-level clinical research professional that has a foundation in clinical research through assigned responsibilities in data management or implementing clinical research protocols. The incumbent is responsible for simple clinical research protocols and timelines.

+ Performs chart review/pre-screening activities for study participant eligibility and coordination of simple clinical research protocols.

+ Maintains enrollment procedures according to the protocol.

+ Coordinates routine activities of clinical studies including data collection and maintenance, planning study timelines, schedules appointments and study visits, meeting scheduling, and project evaluation.

+ Performs moderate to complex research tests/ experiments and adapts procedures for quality improvement under supervision.

+ Understands and follows technical instructions for operating clinical research equipment, problem solves when operational failures occur.

+ Assists in observing and informing the PI/supervisor of adverse events, including those reported by study participants.

+ Addresses adverse events per protocol, advocating for study participants and quality standards throughout the lifespan of the study.

+ Identifies, reports, and helps problem solve protocol deviations and unanticipated occurrences.

+ Follows the appropriate fundamental requirements of all international, national, and local regulatory bodies.

+ Knows the contents and maintenance of study-specific clinical research regulatory binders.

+ Maintains requisite skills and mandatory training in safety, equality, responsible conduct of research, continuing education, and research competencies.

+ Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.

Department Specific Functions

+ Coordinate multiple research studies and tasks simultaneously.

+ Assist with all research study related administrative tasks including but not limited to IRB protocol development, study material development (interview guides, questionnaires, consent forms, flyers, slides, etc.), participant contact, coordinating members of the study team, and assisting with grant proposal preparation/tracking.

+ Develop and maintain and organized system for tracking research projects (examples: via Excel spreadsheets, databases, or Outlook calendars).

+ Ensure that the status of projects is accurately tracked in a timely manner.

+ Contact participants via phone, email, and/or mail to carry out study activities (recruitment, consenting, questionnaire completion, etc.).

+ Develop and maintain data collection instruments in REDCap and Qualtrics (online data collection platforms).

+ Coordinate study team meetings via Zoom, Microsoft Teams, and phone, and take meeting notes.

+ Assist with data management and data cleaning efforts.

+ Prepare study documentation, reports, and slides, and assist in preparing research manuscripts.

+ Update study team members on the status of projects on a regular basis via email and during meetings.

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.

Core Qualifications

+ Bachelor’s degree or master’s degree in scientific discipline required. Master’s degree in public health, health services, or similar health science field preferred.

+ At least one year of prior related experience. Prefer two years of prior experience in a similar position.

Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes:

+ Excellent organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.

+ Ability to learn quickly.

+ Ability to build rapport and positive relationships with the study team and study participants.

+ Ability to remain flexible and pivot when task priorities change.

+ Constant attention to detail is required (examples: double checking work, reviewing written documents for inconsistencies/errors, tracking and fixing errors).

+ Ability to work independently and complete tasks on time without frequent reminders.

+ Take initiative and accountability for assigned tasks.

+ Some experience with scientific writing for research is required (examples: IRB protocols, scientific reports, research papers/manuscripts).

+ Some experience with data analysis or the desire to learn data analysis is preferred (example: SPSS, R, SAS, Python).

The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.

UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for.

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Job Status:

Full time

Employee Type:

Staff

Pay Grade:

A8