CLINICAL RESEARCH COORDINATOR I

The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB), Division of Clinical Rheumatology and Immunology, is seeking a Clinical Research Coordinator I.

• To serve as coordinator for studies and provide support to other team members within the confines of the protocol as directed.
• To support screening and participant eligibility determination, working with more senior team members to ensure compliance.
• To conduct activities in accordance with the protocol, regulations and Good Clinical Practice (GCP).
• To assist with the study life cycle from start-up to closure, i.e., collecting and recording data, recruiting and performing follow-up with participants, scheduling visits and assisting in coordination of lab and fieldwork.

1. Collects and documents data for clinical research programs. Recruits and performs follow-up with research participants as protocols outline. Schedules visits according to research protocols. Assists in the coordination of lab and fieldwork. Coordinates appointments for additional procedures as necessary. Prepares for and participates in study monitoring visits. Assists with correcting findings. Participates in study meetings and conference calls.
2. Assists with the completion of Case Report Forms (CRF) according to protocol. May assist with the development of protocols and standard operating procedures (SOPs) for data.
3. Performs administrative duties in support of research conduct as needed, including creating and submitting IRB applications, contracts, and agreements.
4. Prepares source documentation for review with investigators and performs quality assurance/quality control review on written materials as needed. May assist in performing data analyses, compiling, editing, and proofing written reports, manuscripts, and other publications for both internal and external administrative offices. May use Electronic Data Capture (EDC) systems, including REDCap, as well as tracking software such as Asana, necessary for operations under supervision.
5. Assists with conducting administrative tasks within UAB systems such as Oracle, IRAP, and the contract management system.
6. Assists in scheduling meetings and coordinating events.
7. Performs other duties as assigned.

• Prefer candidates with a bachelor's degree and two (2) years' experience working in a clinical setting. Knowledge of clinical trial processes, data collection, and data entry.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Experience with recruiting and performing follow-up with research participants as protocols outline.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office products.
• Written and verbal communication skills.
• Data entry skills.