The Department of Family and Community Medicine at University of Alabama Birmingham is seeking a Clinical Research Coordinator I to assist with managing multiple clinical research studies at Selma Family Medicine, with oversight from the Principal Investigator(s) and Program Manager. This position will be responsible for recruitment, data collection, regulatory submissions, ensuring data quality, and conducting study visits.

General Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of assigned clinical studies, including participant recruitment, screening, consenting, scheduling, data collection, and regulatory submissions.
• Assist with developing protocol-specific processes and documents to support study implementation.
• Engage various clinical, research, industry, and telehealth stakeholders to ensure adequate implementation and testing of study aims.
• Assess and recommend solutions for operational challenges in data procurement.
• Maintain familiarity with and ensure compliance with appropriate GCP guidelines and regulations.
• Act as a liaison between the clinical and research staff, departments, ancillary services, and the study sponsor to ensure protocol compliance throughout the study.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Assist with developing study standard operating procedures for recruitment, data collection, and entry.
• Recruit patients for multiple clinical trials and ensure the enrollment targets are met.
• Conduct data collection visits and ensure timely and accurate entry of research data.
• Administer and document payments to participants at study milestones following study procedures.
• Conduct follow-up study retention and engagement communications and activities to ensure participant adherence.
• Participate in community engagement activities to enhance recruitment efforts and increase study visibility and participant enrollment.
• Monitor data quality and address discrepancies to ensure accuracy and reliability.
• Support the start of new studies by assisting with activation procedures, regulatory approvals, and site readiness tasks.
• Develop and manage protocol-specific systems, including training manuals, SOPs, and case report forms.
• Assist with team meetings to identify efficiencies and improve study processes.
• Work closely with principal investigators, directors, and other stakeholders to ensure study recruitment and site expansion goals are met.
• Maintain compliance with federal, state, and sponsor-specific regulations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Required Education: High School diploma or GED required.
• Preferred:
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of clinical research processes, regulations, and guidelines.
• Ability to develop and manage protocol-specific systems, including training manuals, SOPs, and case report forms.
• Ability to prepare and submit regulatory documentation, including IRB submissions, amendments, continuing reviews, and reports.

UAB Temporary Services accepts applications from individuals with a wide variety of skills, education, and experiences. Temporary positions may be with the University, UAB Medicine or other UAB affiliates.

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