Clinical Research Coordinator I

Clinical Research Coordinator I Posting Number req26447 Department Dept of Emergency Medicine Department Website Link https://medicine.arizona.edu/deptmedicine Location Tucson Campus Address Tucson, AZ USA Position Highlights

The Department of Emergency Medicine is recruiting a Clinical Research Coordinator I to support clinical research conducted by University of Arizona faculty. The selected individual will participate in coordinating and evaluating clinical research studies, which includes infants, children, and adult study subjects. Additional clinical research activities will include coordination with other clinical research staff, creating and population of databases and interactions with the faculty members leading the research activities. Current studies include federal, and industry sponsored studies focused on COVID-19 Pandemic efforts, Sepsis, Respiratory Failure, Influenza, Cardiac Arrest, and Snakebites.

As a condition of the work location, the selected incumbent must comply with Banner policies and procedures, including but not limited to occupational health immunization requirements.

This position requires a Sunday - Thursday or Tuesday - Saturday work schedule with the ability to work evening and nights.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this positions.

Outstanding U of A benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; U of A/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to U of A recreation and cultural activities; and more! The University of Arizona has been recognized for our innovative work-life programs. For more information about working at the University of Arizona and relocations services, please click here.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Maintain awareness of status of all active studies.
• Participate in development and implementation of associated projects under the guidance of the research director.
• Identify potentially eligible participants.
• Conduct remote consent according to protocol specifications.
• Conduct pre-consent screening procedures according to protocol specifications to determine eligibility.
• Execute the informed consent process according to Good Clinical Practices (GCP), procedures and other applicable policies.
• Develop a rapport with study participants.
• Collaborate effectively with others to ensure proper progress and completion of studies.
• Conduct data entry and validation to ensure accuracy, quality, and compliance of the data collection process.
• Maintain the master database files for clinical research protocols.
• Document in applicable systems (tracking, electronic health, etc.) participants approached, screened, and enrolled in the study.
• Maintain detailed records.
• Compose clear, precise, and detailed correspondence.
• Communicate study related issues to investigators, sponsors, coordinating centers, study coordinators, clinical team, managers, and other institutions in a timely fashion.
• Communicate with participants’ clinical team regarding study participation as indicated by protocol and/or manual of operations.
• Communicate challenges with recruitment and retention to the study leadership.
• Participate in preparation, review, submission, and maintenance of regulatory activities/submissions, ensure accuracy and timeliness to all collaborative parties.
• Prepare for and participate in monitor visits, audits, and quality reviews (internal and external) in a professional manner.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of the principles, practices, and techniques of research clinical skills.
• Skill in completing tasks with attention to detail.
• Skill in using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, and approaches to problems.
• Skill in talking to others to convey information effectively.
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent deadlines.
• Ability to accurately prepare and maintain records, files, and reports.
• Ability to handle difficult and stressful situations with professional composure.
• Ability to understand and follow instructions.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment in making critical decisions.
• Ability to work evenings, overnights, and weekends.

This job posting reflects the general nature and level of work expected of the selected candidate(s). It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all dut