Clinical Research Coordinator - Internal Medicine (Gastroenterology)

Department:

SOM KC Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology and Hepatology

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Medicine-Gastroenterology

Position Title:

Clinical Research Coordinator - Internal Medicine (Gastroenterology)

Job Family Group:

Professional Staff

Job Description Summary:

The Clinical Research Coordinator in the Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology and Liver Center supports clinical and translational research activities. This position collaborates with faculty investigators and research staff to support investigator‑initiated studies related to liver disease. The position works directly with research participants and assists with regulatory, operational, and data‑related aspects of clinical research, as well as activities related to liver specimen biobanking and distribution.

Job Description:

Job Duties

• Recruit, evaluate, and educate participants regarding clinical trials following established procedures and protocols.

• Conduct Informed Consent Interviews with participants and where required, participant families.

• Document trial-related activities as directed and ensure study data is reported in a timely and accurate manner.

• Coordinate study participant visit activities, including scheduling procedures, communicating with participants, and completing necessary basic study procedures.

• Maintain trial regulatory documentation files, including correspondence with sponsor, KUMC IRB, and participant.

• Assist faculty in preparation of IRB submissions and NIH human subjects’ sections.

• Participate in liver and adipose specimen procurement activities in collaboration with the Liver Biorepository coordinator.

• Collect, process, and store biological specimens.

• Maintain database of samples and fill requests for samples.

• Manage communications with outside investigators requesting tissues sample.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. It is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, duties, and assignments. Furthermore, job duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Work Environment

• Evening hours may occasionally be required.

Required Qualifications

Work Experience: Four (4) years of relevant experience. Education may be substituted for experience on a year-for-year basis.

Preferred Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.

Certifications: Research certification preferred such as:

• Certified Clinical Research Coordinator (CCRC) or certification eligible

• Certified Clinical Research Professional (CCRP) or certification eligible

Work Experience:

• Experience with procedures related to clinical research.

• Experience with laboratory safety and regulatory requirements.

Skills

• Interpersonal skills

• Communication

• Computer skills

• Attention to detail

Required Documents

• Resume/CV

• Cover Letter

Comprehensive Benefits Package:

Coverage begins on day one for health, dental, and vision insurance and includes health expense accounts with generous employer contributions if the employee participates in a qualifying health plan. Employer-paid life insurance, long-term disability insurance, and various additional voluntary insurance plans are available. Paid time off, including vacation and sick, begins accruing upon hire, plus ten paid holidays. One paid discretionary day is available after six months of employment, and paid time off for bereavement, jury duty, military service, and parental leave is available after 12 months of employment. A retirement program with a generous employer contribution and additional voluntary retirement programs (457 or 403b) are available. https://www.kumc.edu/human-resources/benefits.html

Employee Type:

Regular

Time Type:

Full time

Rate Type:

Salary

Compensation Statement:

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