The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB), Med - Pulmonary/Allergy/Critical Care, is seeking a Clinical Research Administrator I.

The Lung Health Center is seeking an organized and detail-oriented team member to provide entry-level financial and administrative support for clinical research activities. This position will support the day-to-day operations of the Center, with a primary focus on the financial aspects of clinical research studies. The Lung Health Center conducts a diverse portfolio of clinical trials across multiple phases, funded by industry sponsors, grants, and foundations. The position will assist with financial tracking, documentation, data entry, and other administrative activities related to clinical research studies. The individual will work closely with research coordinators, investigators, financial staff, and other members of the study team to support accurate and timely completion of assigned tasks. Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, a strong work ethic, and a willingness to learn are essential. The ideal candidate will be dependable, driven, comfortable working with financial information, and able to effectively manage multiple priorities and communicate with members of a multidisciplinary research team.

General Responsibilities

• To manage intake, triage, assessment and distribution of study materials.

• To collect and process information related to studies.

• To maintain records and documentation.

• To maintain study s compliance with institutional requirements.

• To work with sponsors/study team to arrange required trainings and meetings.

• To maintain familiarity with appropriate Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines and regulations.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

1. Reviews invoices and payment documentation for accuracy and completeness and routes items for appropriate approval and processing.

2. Performs routine administrative and operational tasks that support the overall activities of the Lung Health Center and its clinical research programs.

3. Communicates with investigators, research coordinators, financial staff, and other team members regarding routine financial and administrative questions.

4. Enters, organizes, and maintains electronic and physical records to ensure financial documentation is accurate, accessible, and up to date.

5. Gathers and organizes financial information and documentation needed to meet requirements associated with industry-sponsored, grant-funded, and foundation-funded research.

6. Performs routine financial activities related to clinical research studies, including tracking study-related expenses, payments, and financial documentation.

7. Performs other duties as assigned.

Hourly Range: $18.85 - $26.44

High School diploma or GED required.

Preferences

• The ideal candidate will have organizational skills, pay attention to detail, have a strong work ethic, and a willingness to learn.

• Previous clinical research experience is helpful but not required; training will be provided.
  

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