Clinical Research Coordinator 1 (A)

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The University of Miami is currently seeking a Clinical Research Coordinator 1 to work at Desai Sethi Medical Center in Miami. The incumbent serves as an entry level clinical research professional that has a basic foundation in clinical research through assigned responsibilities in data management and/or implementing clinical research protocols. This role exhibits increased learned skills and flexibility in performing duties and assumes responsibility for simple clinical research protocols and timelines.

Department Specific Functions

This position will support the clinical research of Dr. Nima Sharifi, recently joined the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine as Director, Scientific and Translational Research for the Desai Sethi Urological Institute, and Professor in the Department of Urology. Dr. Sharifi will also serve as Program Leader for the Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center (SCCC).  Dr. Sharifi belongs to the highest echelon of physician-scientists who have led seminal discoveries in the fields of prostate cancer, steroid metabolism and human physiology. These findings have implications on cancers within multiple organs and fill an unmet need in discovering novel targets for new drugs and molecules.

CORE JOB FUNCTIONS                                                                                                                                                  

Performs chart review/pre-screening activities for study participant eligibility and coordination of simple clinical research protocols. Maintains enrollment procedures according to the protocol. Coordinates routine activities of clinical studies including data collection and maintenance, planning study timelines, schedules appointments and study visits, meeting scheduling, and project evaluation. Performs moderate to complex research tests/ experiments and adapts procedures for quality improvement under supervision. Understands and follows technical instructions for operating clinical research equipment, problem solves when operational failures occur. Assists in observing and informing the PI/supervisor of adverse events, including those reported by study participants. Addresses adverse events per protocol, advocating for study participants and quality standards throughout the lifespan of the study. Identifies, reports, and helps problem solve protocol deviations and unanticipated occurrences. Follows the appropriate fundamental requirements of all international, national, and local regulatory bodies. Knows the contents and maintenance of study-specific clinical research regulatory binders. Maintains requisite skills and mandatory training in safety, equality, responsible conduct of research, continuing education, and research competencies. Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.

CORE QUALIFICATIONS                                                                                                                                                

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field a such as Public Health, Nutrition Science, Exercise Physiology or Kinesiology, Nursing Science, Health Promotion, etc.., required

Certification and Licensing:

CCRC, CCRP, or CCRA preferred but not required

Phlebotomy license preferred but not required. Bilingual English/Spanish a plus.

Experience: 

Minimum 1 year of relevant experience in research

The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.

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