Clinical Research Coordinator 2 at University of Miami in Miami, Florida

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The University of Miami Health System, "UHealth", Department of Medicine has an exciting opportunity for a Full -time Clinical Research Coordinator 2 to work at UHealth Medical Campus in Miami, FL.


The Clinical Research Coordinator 2 serves as a mid-level clinical research professional that assists in the planning, coordinating, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating of specific clinical research studies. This role assists in the day-to-day operations of clinical research protocol implementation and carries out study coordination duties from protocol initiation to study close-out according to regulatory/sponsor guidelines. The incumbent works closely with study team members and other staff/faculty/study sites to ensure study participant safety and adherence to approved protocols, help with study-related administrative tasks, facilitate across-the-board flow of information, and coordinate study activities and personnel. This is a full-time regular position. Flexible hours may be needed to accommodate the needs of the clients - Some evenings and weekends. Local traveling involved. Travel to national meetings and trainings will also be required.



Core Responsibilities:

• Assists in participant recruitment and retention activities and assists in screening potential study participants for eligibility.
  
  

• Performs study procedures, routine tests, data collection/recording, and daily operations of moderate risk clinical research protocols.
  
  

• Collects, processes, packs, and ships specimens according to protocol, applicable standards and regulations.
  
  

• Maintains study binders and filings according to protocol requirements, UM and department policy.
  
  

• Distributes study drug materials according to practice standards and clinical credentials as delegated by the Principal Investigator.
  
  

• Monitors, documents, reports, and follows-up on study unanticipated/adverse events and protocol deviations.
  
  

• Assists in implementing protocol amendments under direct supervision of the Principal Investigator.
  
  

• Assists with study orientation and protocol related in-services to research team and clinical staff.
  
  

• Monitors protocol implementation and study progress; keeps investigators fully apprised of study progress; submits progress reports according to established schedule.
  
  

• Learns the research team and assists with communications/interactions with sponsor, data coordinating centers, compliance monitors, collaborators, investigators' academic administrative personnel, and departments.
  
  

• Assists in administrative tasks of study personnel including orientation, documenting core competencies, certification mandates, safety/responsible conduct of research education, and performance reviews.
  
  

• Adheres to cultural competency guidelines; implements strategies to meet study participants' needs for language translation, health literacy, etc.
  
  

• Follows the appropriate fundamental requirements of all international, national, and local regulatory bodies.
  
  

• Maintains requisite skills and mandatory training in safety, equality, responsible conduct of research, continuing education, and research competencies.
  
  

• Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.
  
  

DEPARTMENT SPECIFIC FUNCTIONS:

• In conjunction with research manager implements policies and procedures to accomplish project goals
  
  

• Established and oversees research study personal and research flow procedures
  
  

• Assists the PI and senior staff in preparing materials for submission to granting agencies and foundations.
  
  

• Leads training and supervision of staff and research assistants.
  
  

• Monitors protocol implementation and study progress; keeps investigators fully apprised of study progress; submits progress reports according to established schedule
  
  

• In conjunction with project faculty develop policies, standard operating protocols and verifies and implements procedures to accomplish project goals and maintain research standards
  
  

• Facilitates in the scheduling of appointments for participants and actively monitors recruitment staff schedules for opportunities to schedule appointments
  
  

• Maintains logs/progress reports to track both currently enrolled as well as follow-up patients/participants
  
  

• Oversee procedures for collecting, processing and shipping bio-specimens to the designated bio-bank.
  
  

• Maintenance and calibrations of study equipment (scales, centrifuges)
  
  

• Verifies accuracy of research data and monitors data quality control
  
  

• Helps prepares patient invoices for payments, repairs, trials, warranties etc.
  
  

• Ensures data integrity and consistency
  
  

• Helps develop forms for collections/summarizing data.
  
  

• Maintains consent forms and sponsor correspondences.
  
  

• Maintains required, records, and reports for administrative, quality assurance, safety and control purposes.
  
  

• Manages all compliance issues related to the grants and contracts providing information on the requirements and deadlines for deliverables and work performed
  
  

• Developed, manages and evaluations research reports for submission to research funding agencies as required by the project deliverables.
  
  

• Assists in administrative tasks of study personnel including orientation, documenting core competencies, certification mandates, safety/responsible conduct of research education, and performance reviews.
  
  

• Notifies IRB of protocol amendments, safety reports and serious adverse event etc. in compliance with applicable regulations.
  
  

• Creates P.O's and orders all necessary items needed for the operational functionality
  
  

• Conducts meetings with research staff and ensures functions are coordinated in a timely and accurate manner according to established guidelines.
  
  

• Providing assistance with IRB processes (e.g., abiding by requirement for reporting safety or study deviations, initiating modifications to study procedures
  
  

• As needed, assists and serves as a back up in study related procedures such as informed consent, obtaining survey data and study related procedures
  
  

• Participate in ongoing UM and research related trainings
  
  

• Performs other related duties as assigned
  
  

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.




CORE QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in relevant field required
  
  


• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience. Bilingual (English and Spanish) preferred.
  
  

• Skill in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail.
  
  


• Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work under pressure while meeting deadlines.
  
  


• Ability to process and handle confidential information with discretion.
  
  


• Ability to work evenings, nights, and weekends as necessary.
  
  


• Commitment to the University's core values.
  
  


• Ability to work independently and/or in a collaborative environment.
  
  

Any relevant education, certifications and/or work experience may be considered.



The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.


UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for.


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Job Status:

Full time



Employee Type:

Staff



Pay Grade:

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