CLINICAL RESEARCH COORDINATOR I
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Description
The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB), Ped - Neonatology is seeking a Clinical Research Coordinator I. This position will provide and support all aspects of coordination for clinical research. Tasks will include subject screening, recruitment, consenting, protocol-driven nursing skills, data collection and assessments, AE, and SAE assessments. Communicating with the research team and the principal investigator, and working with sponsors and monitors.
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
Screens participants for all studies independently.
Identifies and explains the risks and benefits to a subject as these pertain to a clinical trial.
Employs strategies to maintain recruitment and retention rates and to assist participants with individual needs.
Evaluates processes to identify issues related to recruitment and retention rates.
Conducts and documents consent for participants in a variety of studies independently.
Collects, prepares, processes, ships, and maintains inventory of research specimens and trains others in these tasks.
Assists with addressing and correcting findings from study monitoring and study audit visits.
Collects, prepares, or processes adverse event information independently.
Completes and submits adverse event reports.
Independently maintains appropriate study-level documentation, including regulatory binders, enrollment logs, patient registration in the system of record, etc.
Develops UAB IRB documents such as consent forms, protocols, and continuing reviews independently.
Communicates to research participants, both orally and in writing, the difference between clinical activities and research activities.
Maps a protocol data flow plan: data capture, storage, management, quality, and preparation for analysis.
Uses Electronic Data Capture (EDC) systems, technologies, and software necessary for study operations with little assistance.
Enters data accurately.
Scores tests and measures according to protocol, and appropriate to the role.
Trains junior staff in the ethical conduct of research and provides guidance in strategies used to maintain safety.
Uses required processes, policies, and systems to ensure data security and provenance.
Recognizes and reports vulnerabilities related to the security of physical and electronic data.
May serve as a mentor to other staff.
Maintains training requirements and develops solutions to proactively ensure study team members' compliance with training requirements.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Annual Salary Range: $43,890 - $71,320
Qualifications
High School diploma or GED required.
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