NTRO RESEARCH COORDINATOR I

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Summary

The primary focus of the position is participant recruitment, inclusive of specimen and data collecting. Additional duties include coordinating studies of lower complexity and other study duties pertaining to assigned protocol(s). This position is expected to work under general supervision and leadership from the NTRO supervisor or manager, and Principal Investigator, to implement and coordinate research, including administrative procedures. This role will interact with Research Coordinator IV, or higher levels for general team guidance.Closely supervised with little latitude for independent judgment. Receives instruction, guidance and direction from others.The Research Coordinator I is the first level of a research coordinator career path.

 

Are you looking for an opportunity to be part of an innovative team and make an impact on the lives of those affected by cancer? As a member of the Moffitt Non-Therapeutic Research Office (NTRO) you may interact directly with community members and patients to enroll, educate, and guide participants through the experience of taking part in research. You may support non-therapeutic research in other ways including data entry, project and protocol management and quality assurance. Regardless, you will be a member of a collaborative team that ensures non-therapeutic research activities are moving forward safely, smoothly, and according to plan. Our NTRO Research team comes from a variety of backgrounds and experiences, including public health, psychology, biological sciences and more. There are opportunities for those who have worked in other areas of public health as well as those who are looking for a new and exciting opportunity. Team members of NTRO work closely with community members, patients, patient families, study sponsors, and clinical teams including physicians, pharmacists, nurses, and other health care providers.  These positions typically offer a Monday through Friday schedule, though some require occasional weekends. Moffitt offers training and orientation. Position Summary: The primary focus of the NTRO Research Coordinator I is participant recruitment, inclusive of specimen and data collection for Total Cancer Care. Recruitment will occur primarily at our McKinley and MMH campus in multiple clinics. Additional duties include coordinating studies of lower complexity and other study duties pertaining to assigned protocol(s). This position is expected to work under general supervision and direction from the NTRO TCC Manager and Principal Investigator(s) to implement and coordinate research, including administrative procedures. Position Highlights: • The Research Coordinator I is the first level of a research coordinator career path. • May contribute to publications, abstracts, presentations, manuscripts and assist with basic publication of results if applicable. • Develops competence by performing structured work assignments. • Expected to work fully onsite. Ideal Candidate: • Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments. • Excellent verbal and written communication, critical thinking skills and the ability to adapt quickly to respond to the needs of the study team are required. • Follows standard practices and procedures in analyzing situations or data from which answers can be readily obtained. • Ability to build stable working relationships with multiple stakeholder groups including, but not limited to, clinic team members, providers, and Moffitt core and ancillary services. • Preferred skills: Spanish speaking, phlebotomy trained (or willing to undergo phlebotomy training) Responsibilities: • Screen, identify eligibility, and consent any research participants including community based and/or clinically based participants depending on the study needs. • Enters data and other pertinent information into the appropriate databases (i.e., Redcap, Power chart, Oncore, sponsor specific EDC system); Responsible for quality of the data coming in and ensuring that the protocol is being followed appropriately. • Documents the consent process accurately pursuant to regulatory and Moffitt guidelines. • Ensure proper specimen collection at the correct time points, in collaboration with Tissue Core and other stakeholders as appropriate. • Responsible for surveys and/or interviews for some studies. • Updates prot