Job no: 515553
Work type: Staff Full-Time
Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
Categories: Administrative/Professional, Research/Scientific/Grants
Department:29240101 - MD-HOBI-GENERAL

Advertised: 15 Jan 2021 Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: 22 Jan 2021 Eastern Standard Time

Classification Title:

Clinical Research Coord I

Job Description:

The Department of Health Outcomes and Biomedical Informatics is seeking candidates for a Clinical Research Coordinator I position. The position is responsible for a variety of clinical research coordination tasks for the ongoing studies in the OneFlorida’s Integrated Clinical Research Program. This position requires proficiency in the procedures to be performed, data management and superior organization skills.

Responsibilities to include:

- Coordinate day to day activities and ensure the compliance of specific research studies. Obtain informed consents; communicates with potential study participants through community lectures, health fairs, etc.; and participant retention as needed.. Work closely with study Principal Investigators and the Clinical Research Manager to determine study participant eligibility. Review eligibility and recruitment material; provide and explain enrollment information to research participants. Follow-up with study Principal Investigator and Clinical Research Manager on any participant adverse events (AEs) and serious adverse events (SAEs). Issue documents as necessary, create and maintain source documents. Ensure that the study documents are properly organized, and manage study data.

- Conduct study visits for multiple study protocols. Carefully review and understand the needs of each study within the Integrated Clinical Research Program.

- Perform participant recruitment and outreach as needed. Travel to participating study clinics for check-in visits and recruitment assistance as needed.

- Serve as a back-up for: master research participant schedule coordination, notification of necessary parties, greeting and check-in/check-out participants. Perform phone screening and documentation, data entry and IRB related clerical duties. May make reminder calls and send reminder letters to study participants. Update participant tracking logs as needed. Serve as back-up to answer the main phone line, and assist with front desk duties. May obtain quotes for equipment and place orders.

Expected Salary:

$39,000 - $45,000

Minimum Requirements:

Associate’s degree or an allied health professional degree in an appropriate area and one year of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to prioritize and effectively communicate verbally and in writing
• Proven ability to coordinate multiple tasks and work independently and productively in a fast paced, deadline-oriented environment
• Knowledge of existing government pharmaceutical & clinical protocols and clinical research protocols
• Experience in phlebotomy and clinical research

Special Instructions to Applicants:

In order to be considered, you must upload your cover letter, resume, and contact list of three professional references or more.

The University of Florida is committed to non-discrimination with respect to race, creed, color, religion, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, political opinions or affiliations, genetic information and veteran status in all aspects of employment including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training.

This is a time-limited position.

Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.

Health Assessment Required:

Yes