The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB), Dept of Optometry & Vision Science, is seeking a Clinical Research Coordinator I. The Clinical Research Coordinator I will assist with small- and large-scale clinical studies and trials in the field of eye- and vision-related research. Principal responsibilities include recruitment and retention efforts, data quality control, and regulatory compliance.

General Responsibilities

• To serve as coordinator for studies and provide support to other team members within the confines of the protocol as directed.
• To support screening and participant eligibility determination, working with more senior team members to ensure compliance.
• To conduct activities in accordance with the protocol, regulations and Good Clinical Practice (GCP).
• To assist with the study life cycle from start-up to closure, i.e., collecting and recording data, recruiting and performing follow-up with participants, scheduling visits and assisting in coordination of lab and fieldwork.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

1. Implements study participant recruiting and screening protocols.
2. Meets recruitment and enrollment goals.
3. Collects, analyzes, and enters data for clinical trials and ensures quality control.
4. Establishes rapport with study participants and maintains contact with enrolled participants.
5. Completes enrollment logs, informed consent logs, and all other data forms with high accuracy and attention to detail.
6. Obtains informed consent.
7. Assists in the coordination of lab work.
8. Prepares for study monitoring visits.
9. Assists with correcting findings.
10. Ensures that documents such as eligibility forms and informed consent are appropriately gathered and maintained, and IRB-, Good Clinical Practice-, and HIPAA regulations are followed.
11. Trains any assistants and volunteers who gather and enter data.
12. Uses REDCap and SPSS databases to enter and summarize study data.
13. Monitors compliance of study procedures with federal, state, and university regulations.
14. Performs general clerical duties (faxing, scanning, routing messages, coordinating the purchase of study supplies/materials).
15. Work with minimal supervision, plan, organize, and coordinate multiple work assignments, and establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
16. Effectively and professionally communicates sensitive information and maintains confidentiality.
17. Assist with regulatory submissions and duties.
18. Performs other duties as assigned.

Annual Salary Range: $43,890 - $71,320

High School diploma or GED required.

Preferences

• Clinical trials research experience, regulatory experience.
• Ability to operate various office machines including printers, computers and various software packages. Interpersonal skills.
• Written and verbal communication skills.
• Detail-oriented.
• Prior research experience with human subjects and clinical trials, regulatory experience.
• Experience using Windows, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Outlook, and Internet browsers.
• REDCap experience.
• Experience or expertise with Electroretinography (ERG) and or ocular coherence tomography (OCT) is a plus.
• Experience working with older adults is also a plus.

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