CLINICAL RESEARCH COORDINATOR I
UAB Medicine
Description
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. Clinical Research Coordinator I will conduct research study activities, with oversight from the Program Manager and Principal Investigator(s), in accordance with the protocol, IRB regulations, and Good Clinical Practice (GCP). The individual will perform procedures as required by the protocol, including recruitment, screening, scheduling, consenting participants, conducting study visits, and collecting biospecimens. Clinical Research Coordinator I will 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. Clinical Research Coordinator I will track study progress, assist with regulatory submissions (IRB), and maintain study regulatory records. They will liaise with clinical staff, Principal Investigator(s), sponsor(s), internal and external collaborators. Clinical Research Coordinator I will attend study meetings, assist with the preparation of study reports, and perform other duties, as assigned.
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
- Conduct research study activities, with oversight from the Program Manager and Principal Investigator(s), in accordance with the protocol, IRB regulations and Good Clinical Practice (GCP).
- Perform procedures as required by the protocol, including recruitment, screening, scheduling, consenting participants, conducting study visits, and collection of biospecimens.
- 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.
- Track study progress, assist with regulatory submissions (IRB), and maintain study regulatory records.
- Serve as a liaison to clinical staff, Principal Investigator(s), sponsor(s), internal and external collaborators.
- Attend study meetings and assist with the preparation of study reports.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Annual Salary Range: $43,890 - $60,000
Qualifications
High School diploma or GED required.
- The ideal candidate has functional expertise in clinical and scientific environments.
- The individual would be organized, show attention to detail, and have exceptional follow-through abilities.
- They will have clinical decision-making and assessment skills, enjoy face-to-face interactions with patients and study participants, and interact with investigators and clinicians.
UAB is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and family-friendly environment in which all faculty and staff can excel and achieve work/life balance irrespective of race, national origin, age, genetic or family medical history, gender, faith, gender identity and expression as well as sexual orientation. UAB also encourages applications from individuals with disabilities and veterans.