The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB), Med - Cardiovascular Disease, is seeking a Clinical Research Coordinator I.

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. Recruits, screens, consents, and enrolls participants.

2. Implements study participant recruiting and screening protocols.

3. Meets recruitment and enrollment goals.

4. Manages all aspects of assigned clinical studies, including education.

5. Collects, analyzes, and enters data for clinical trials and ensures quality control.

6. Completes enrollment logs, informed consent logs, and all other data forms with high accuracy and attention to detail.

7. Assists in the coordination of lab work.

8. Prepares for study monitoring visits.

9. 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.

10. Uses REDCap and SPSS databases to enter and summarize study data.

11. Monitors compliance of study procedures with federal, state, and university regulations.

12. Performs general clerical duties (faxing, scanning, routing messages, coordinating the purchase of study supplies/materials).

13. Works with minimal supervision, plans, organizes, and coordinates multiple work assignments, and establishes and maintains effective working relationships with others. Effectively and professionally communicates sensitive information and maintains confidentiality.

14. Assists with regulatory submissions and duties

15. Performs other duties as assigned.

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

High School diploma or GED required.

Preferences

• At least 1 year of clinical research experience preferred.

• Previous clinical research experience, particularly in cardiovascular studies.

• Familiarity with REDCap and SPSS databases for data entry and analysis.

• Experience with Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines and regulatory compliance.

• Knowledge of IRB processes and HIPAA regulations.

• Strong attention to detail for accurate data collection and documentation.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for patient interaction.

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while managing multiple studies.