Job no: 516240
Work type: Temp Full-Time
Location: Sumter
Categories: Health Profession, Research/Scientific/Grants
Department:29680302 - MD-CTSI-VILLAGES HEALTH CRC

Classification Title:

OPS Research Coordinator

Job Description:

Essential Functions.

Review and follow research protocols to screen and enroll patients into IRB approved studies. Acts as a liaison for research subject, investigator, IRB, sponsor, and healthcare professionals who are part of the research or patient care team for smooth and informed implementation of studies. Coordination of relevant care for research participants according to protocol-specified procedures, including scheduling and execution of study visits and other study-related procedures. Coordinate accurate and timely data collection, documentation, data entry, and data reporting in both sponsor and UF databases. Document investigational product (drug/device) accountability. Use of EPIC, RedCap and Oncore to enter procedure orders and route to providers for signature, prescreening clinic lists for eligible study participants, and chart reviews of clinical data. Communicate serious adverse events and both planned and unplanned subject deviations to the IRB, sponsor, and/or FDA according to established reporting requirements. Responsible for implementing good clinical practice (GCP) and follows the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) and Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), and follows the University of Florida policies and procedures and research related protocols.

Regulatory:

Creation and development of study materials, including but not limited to study advertisement materials, informed consent forms (ICFs), case report forms (CRFs), and other source documentation as necessary. Registration and maintenance of studies in Clinical Trial.gov database. Maintenance of regulatory files in accordance with GCP guidelines. Collaboration with external study monitors and/or with sponsors’ data management units to resolve case report form discrepancies. Answer data queries monitor for data delinquencies and replies to special requests as necessary. Participation in internal and external inspections and audits of subject medical records to ensure compliance with the protocol. Ensures that regulatory documents are properly filed in regulatory study binders and that regulatory binders are up to date for review by auditors and study monitors. Study start-up and close-out processes (i.e., protocol review and feasibility, submission of OCR intake, completion and distribution of initial and final regulatory documents, reconciliation of study data in OnCore.)

IRB:

Preparation and submission of initial review to IRB as a part of study start-up process. Submit continuing review/study closure reports, serious adverse event reports, protocol revisions and other documents to the IRB within appropriate timelines to prevent project expiration or sponsor deficiencies. Preparation of cumulative adverse event tables and deviation reports as required for continuing review or closure reports. Review of all finalized IRB submissions packets for accuracy and completeness prior to submission and tracking all submissions to their final status to verify completion. Ensures that all approval documents are distributed and filed in regulatory and/or study binders. Assists in developing study checklists, completing source document data and case report forms. Enters data into appropriate study databases and develops databases as needed. Provides accurate and timely data collection, documentation, entry, and reporting in both sponsor and UF databases.

Financial:

Management of study finances, including financial tracking in OnCore and internal tracking logs, resolution of study subject billing issues, sponsor invoicing, and setting up/maintaining Human Subjects Payment fund. Participates in the development and conduct of study billing plans

Dissemination of Findings:

Participates in the analysis and disseminates study findings. Performing literature searches, creating cohesive literature summaries, creating figures, and formatting references. Participating in analytics using advanced qualitative and quantitative techniques. Write and submit publications for peer-reviewed journals. Drafting of reports and briefs on research center outputs for both professional and lay audiences. Create and deliver presentations for internal and external audiences, such as community presentations and scientific conferences.

Other Duties as Assigned

Expected Salary:

$26.34 to $31.13 per hour, commensurate with experience

Minimum Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate area and two years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

EXPERIENCE
Working in healthcare or academic research environments
A customer-service orientation and/or experience working with older adults
Committed to participant protection and privacy

KNOWLEDGE
Familiar with regulations surrounding research participant recruitment, including human-subject protection, health studies and Institutional Review Boards

SKILLS
Clinical-trials management systems and survey tools such as Qualtrics, RedCap, Epic, Oncore
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and data analysis software (Excel, SPSS, SAS, R)
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

ABILITIES
Ability to meet tight deadlines and flexibility as expectations and deadlines shift
Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously and communicate reasonable expectations regarding workflow, deadlines and deliverables. Ability to plan, execute and complete work assignments independently, efficiently and accurately while working as part of a team in a fast-paced, high-profile, multidisciplinary work environment.
Ability to learn and communicate effectively regarding a variety of technical resources and complex research programs and initiatives

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS
Creativity
Attention to detail
Professionalism
Good judgment

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Travel to Gainesville and travel around The Villages and general vicinity may be required.

In order to be considered, you must upload your cover letter and resume.

This requisition has been reposted. Previous applicants are still under consideration and need not apply.

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

Health Assessment Required:No

Advertised: 02 May 2022 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 30 May 2022 Eastern Daylight Time