The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB), Division of Clinical Immunology and Rheumatology, is seeking a Clinical Research Coordinator I with an outgoing personality and great interpersonal skills, who can work independently and enjoy being part of a team.

General Responsibilities

• To collect and record preliminary data for clinical research programs.
• To recruit and perform follow-up with research participants as protocols outline.
• To schedule visits according to research protocols.
• To assist in coordination of lab and fieldwork.
• To maintain familiarity with appropriate Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines and regulations.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

1. Conduct research study activities, with oversight from the Principal Investigator, in accordance with the protocol, IRB regulations, and Good Clinical Practice (GCP).
2. Perform procedures as required by the protocol, including recruitment, screening, scheduling, consenting participants, conducting study visits, and collection of biospecimens.
3. Conduct various assessments and questionnaires, collect and enter data into electronic databases, such as REDCap and OnCore, as well as perform quality assurance on data collected.
4. Track study progress, assist with regulatory submissions (IRB), and maintain study regulatory records.
5. Serve as a liaison to clinical staff, Principal Investigator(s), sponsor(s), internal and external collaborators.
6. Attend study meetings, assist with the preparation of study reports
7. Performs other duties as assigned.

Annual Salary Range: $43,890 - $60,000

High School diploma or GED required.

Preferences

• The ideal candidate has functional expertise in clinical and scientific environments.
• The individual would be organized, show attention to detail, and has exceptional follow-through abilities.
• Have clinical decision-making and assessment skills, enjoy face-to-face interactions with patients and study participants, and interfacing investigators and clinicians.