The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB), O'Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center is seeking a Clinical Research Administrator II. The ideal candidate is willing to commit at least 2 years of employment prior to embarking on the next phase of a career in medicine and has a strong interest in clinical research. Assist MDs/PIs with conducting all aspects of clinical research, including but not limited to creating databases, pre-screening for clinical trials, writing protocols, drafting abstracts, and presenting at local meetings.

The O'Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center is one of 51 NCI-designated comprehensive cancer centers in the United States and is the only one in Alabama and in the Deep South region. A comprehensive designation also means UAB Medicine patients have access to leading-edge treatments or clinical trials that they may not otherwise have at local community hospitals or smaller cancer centers. For many, an NCI designation can hold the key to survival. On campus and around Birmingham, the O'Neal Cancer Center is a significant part of our economic powerhouse. The O'Neal Cancer Center powers more than 400 scientists and physician-scientists, cares for 20,000 patients annually, and is home to more than 160 employees, plus all the physicians and clinical staff engaged in cancer patient care. The link to our website is: https://www.uab.edu/onealcancercenter/

Please attach a current resume with this application.

General Responsibilities

• To demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of contract principles, federal regulations, laws and UAB policy and operating procedures.
• To serve as liaison to the UAB Offices of Industry Engagement and Sponsored Programs in negotiation of confidentiality agreements (CDAs), contracts, and amendments related to the conduct of clinical research activities.
• To identify conflicts of interest, legal, IP and business/financial risk.
• To maintain familiarity with appropriate Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines and regulations.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

1. Assists the Clinical Research Coordinators with all aspects of their position, including but not limited to collecting specimens/labs, calling patients, making pre-screening checklists, and obtaining MDs signatures on documents.
2. Screens and enrolls participants in Oncology clinical trials.
3. Conducts informed consent per GCP guidelines.
4. Conducts patient visits per protocol schedule of events.
5. Follows clinical trial budget with each visit.
6. Documents adverse events, medications, and procedures conducted at each visit.
7. Prepares lab kits for each patient visit.
8. Administers EKG's, Quality of Life, and other procedures as trained.
9. Works with sponsors to answer visit queries.
10. Conducts study initiation visits.
11. Conducts point of care protocol training.
12. Assists PI and nursing to develop protocol orders.
13. Attends team meetings and educational training as required
14. Performs other duties as assigned.

Annual Salary Range: $47,665 - $77,455

Bachelor's degree in a related field and three (3) years of related experience required. Work experience may substitute for education requirement.

Preferences

• Prefer bachelor’s degree.
• Clinical research experience.
• Understanding of medical terminology, assisting with the coordination of research activities involved in conducting oncology clinical trials.
• Management of data and of study patients' care.
• Knowledge of regulatory/compliance affairs as it pertains to clinical research.

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