CLINICAL RESEARCH COORDINATOR I

The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB), General Internal Med & Population Science, is seeking a Clinical Research Coordinator I.

Please attach a cover letter and a current resume with this application.

General Responsibilities

• To serve as coordinator for studies and provide support to other team members within the confines of the protocol as directed.

• To support screening and participant eligibility determination, working with more senior team members to ensure compliance.

• To conduct activities in accordance with the protocol, regulations and Good Clinical Practice (GCP).

• To assist with the study life cycle from start-up to closure, i.e., collecting and recording data, recruiting and performing follow-up with participants, scheduling visits and assisting in coordination of lab and fieldwork.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Physical or Logistical Requirements: Ability to travel locally for participant visits. Ability to lift or transport study materials or equipment (e.g., 25-50 lbs). Availability for occasional early morning, evening, or weekend appointments based on project needs.

• Work Style Expectations: Flexibility and willingness to take on varied tasks as study needs evolve. Comfort working in both structured and unstructured environments. Initiative to troubleshoot small issues independently and communicate effectively with the team.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Annual Salary Range:   $43,890 - $71,320

High School diploma or GED required.

Preferences

• Experience with research data collection in clinical, community, or behavioral settings.

• Strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail. 

• Ability to follow study protocols and work effectively as part of a research team and independently. 

• Experience working directly with participants, including recruitment, screening, and assessment delivery. 

• Comfort delivering structured lifestyle or behavioral intervention components after training (e.g., physical activity, weight management, health coaching).  

• Familiarity with health behavior change principles or motivational interviewing. 

• Experience with wearable devices, mobile health tools, or remote data collection platforms. 

• Ability to adapt to shifting priorities in a dynamic environment. 

• Ability to take initiative.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with diverse populations. 

• Up-to-date research compliance training, including IRB/Human Subjects Protection