[Hiring] Clinical Research Coordinator 1 @University of Miami

Role Description

The University of Miami, Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, has an exciting opportunity for a Clinical Research Coordinator 1 with Bascom Palmer Eye Institute in Miami, Florida. The Clinical Research Coordinator 1 serves as an entry-level clinical research professional that has a basic foundation in clinical research through assigned responsibilities in data management or implementing clinical research protocols. This role exhibits increased learned skills and flexibility in performing duties and assumes responsibility for simple clinical research protocols and timelines.

• Performs chart review/pre-screening activities for study participant eligibility and coordination of simple clinical research protocols. Maintains enrollment procedures according to the protocol.
• Coordinates routine activities of clinical studies including data collection and maintenance, planning study timelines, schedules appointments and study visits, meeting scheduling, and project evaluation.
• Performs moderate to complex research tests/experiments and adapts procedures for quality improvement under supervision.
• Understands and follows technical instructions for operating clinical research equipment, problem solves when operational failures occur.
• Assists in observing and informing the PI/supervisor of adverse events, including those reported by study participants.
• Addresses adverse events per protocol, advocating for study participants and quality standards throughout the lifespan of the study.
• Identifies, reports, and helps problem solve protocol deviations and unanticipated occurrences.
• Follows the appropriate fundamental requirements of all international, national, and local regulatory bodies.
• Knows the contents and maintenance of study-specific clinical research regulatory binders.
• 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.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field or equivalent
• Minimum 1 year of relevant experience
• 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.

Requirements

• Flexibility to travel to all BPEI sites as needed.
• Establishes patient/participant screening procedures with Principal Investigator and obtains relevant medical information from patient clinic charts/medical records.
• Ability to handle multiple clinical trials with several principal investigators.
• Serve as back up coordinator to other clinical trials.
• Completes corrections/queries required at audits/monitor visits and takes action to correct deviations as needed.
• Establishes/maintains contact with patient/participants, health care providers, community agencies and study sponsors.
• Updates appropriate agencies (such as sponsors, IRB, etc) regarding current status of research project.
• Provides in-service education to staff and patients/participants about research protocols.
• Prepares and submits annual reviews to the Institutional Review Board (IRB).
• Maintains consent forms and sponsor correspondences.
• Notifies IRB of protocol amendments, safety reports and serious adverse events, etc. in compliance with applicable regulations.
• Implements research protocol and monitors participant adherence to protocol.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.