Clinical Research Coordinator - Cancer Studies

Position Description
Coordinates daily operations of Clinical Research studies in assigned department(s). This includes but is not limited to overall clinic conduct, marketing, and data management of all Clinical Research activities in assigned department(s). Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities may include training new employees; assisting with planning, assigning, and directing work; addressing complaints and resolving problems. The employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The employee is occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals and dangerous bodily fluids. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Approximately 5-15% travel (often long-distance) is required.
Major/Essential Functions

• Develop and maintain relationships with faculty members interested in or currently conducting Clinical Research.
• Develop and maintain relationships with assigned pharmaceutical, medical device, and other medical manufacturers considering clinical trials.
• Actively market the Clinical Research Institute.
• Facilitate IRB application and submission via Cayuse system.
• Facilitate ongoing and timely communication with the IRB via Cayuse system.
• Recruit and enroll human subject while protecting subjects and subjects' rights.
• Maintain Study files/documents on all assigned studies.
• Facilitates data quality and integrity.
• Assist with development and management of research study budget.
• Assist faculty/staff with development of research protocols.
• Assist with Clinical Research education and training of volunteers, students, new employees.
• Attend affiliated Clinical Research meetings and professional meetings where research and compliance training may occur.
• Obtain SoCRA (CCRP) or ACRP (CCRC) certification when eligible.
• Maintain CPR certification.
• Maintain IATA training/certification.
• Maintain required institutional training to be able to participate in Clinical Research activities (i.e. CITI and HIPAA research training).
• Facilitates data quality and integrity.
• Participate in the Clinical Research call schedule rotation as needed.
• Obtain and maintain appropriate credentialing approval from University Medical Center Medical Staff office.
• Other duties as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior office administrative/clerical experience, attained either via work experience/comparable education.
• Experience with care of cancer patients and cancer research with knowledge of procedures and medications relevant to Clinical Research trials.

Pay Statement
Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as the institutional pay plan. For additional information, please reference the institutional pay plan website.
EEO Statement
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.
Required Qualifications
Education:
Bachelor's degree from an accredited university with a major in the area of research being conducted OR Healthcare related training with current licensure/certification in their field.
Certification:
Certified Clinical Research Professional as defined by The Society of Clinical Research Associates or Certified Clinical Research Coordinator as defined by the Association of Clinical Research Professionals OR the ability to obtain certification as a Clinical Research Professional/Coordinator within two years from date of hire or upon eligibility.
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