Clinical Research Coordinator 1

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The UHealth system at the University of Miami has an exciting opportunity for a Full Time Clinical Research Coordinator 1 in the Public Health Department located in our Medical Campus.

SUMMARY

The Clinical Research Coordinator 1 serves as an entry level clinical research professional that has a basic foundation in clinical research through assigned responsibilities in data management 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. The individual in this position will work on projects in the areas of grief and bereavement, caregiving, critical care, and palliative care.

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.

• 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

Experience: 

Minimum 1 year of relevant experience preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes:

• Communicates sensitively and empathically with target study populations.

• Takes initiative in improving research operations.

• Is able to problem solve effectively.

DEPARTMENT ADDENDUM

Department Specific Functions

Assists with meeting regulatory requirements and with documentation. Assists with research reports and presentations. Assists with literature searches and grant applications. Assists with training initiatives.

Any appropriate combination of relevant education, experience and/or certifications may be considered.