Clinical Research Coordinator 1 - CRANE Lab

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The SCCC department has an exciting opportunity for a Clinical Research Coordinator 1 the CRC1 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.

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Primary Responsibilities:

• 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.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Assist the study investigators and work collaboratively in the preparation of IRB, NIH and other organization regulatory compliance reports.
• Perform study-related tasks including participant recruitment and scheduling, administration of all measures, screening tools, intervention operationalization, and lead retention efforts.
• Maintain and expand collaborative relationships with cancer clinics, physicians, and nurses and Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Clinic.
• Providing research support to Principal Investigators assisting with maintenance of databases, coordinating biweekly research meetings, assisting with literature reviews/searches and manuscript preparation.
• Facilitate sample processing and storage.
• Oversee CITI-training in the Protection of Human Participants and OSHA-mandated training related to the handling of physiological specimens.

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

Experience: Minimum 1 year of relevant experience
 

Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes:
• Skill in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail.
• Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work under pressure while meeting deadlines.
• Ability to process and handle confidential information with discretion.
• Ability to work evenings, nights, and weekends as necessary.
• Commitment to the University’s core values.
• Ability to work independently and/or in a collaborative environment.

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