CLINICAL RESEARCH COORDINATOR II

The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB), Ped-Hospital Medicine, is seeking a Clinical Research Coordinator II to join their team. The Division of Pediatric Hospital Medicine is seeking an initial research coordinator to assist with implementation science and comparative effectiveness studies. Most of these studies have aims to improve quality and/or safety of care for hospitalized children and adolescents, as well as understand and/or mitigate health disparities. The Division plans to strategically grow research over the next 3-5 years, so this position has potential to take on leadership or management functions as additional staff are added.

General Responsibilities

• 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.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

1. Conducts patient visits per protocol schedule of events. Documents adverse events, medications, and procedures conducted at each visit. Research sample collection, processing and shipment. Administers questionnaires and other procedures as trained.
2. Documents Adverse Events (AEs) and Serious Adverse Events (SAEs) as required by protocol and regulatory guidance. Completing and submitting expedited SAE reports per protocol.
3. Conducts study initiation visits. Conducts point-of-care protocol training. Assists PI and nursing in developing protocol orders. Attend team meetings and educational training as required
4. Screens and enroll participants in clinical trials. Conducts the informed consent process in accordance with GCP (Good Clinical Practice) guidelines.
5. Perform other duties as assigned

Salary Range $50,050- $81,330

Qualifications

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a related field and three (3) years of related experience required. Work experience may substitute for education requirement.

Preferences

• 2-3 years of clinical trials coordinator experience preferred.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Organizational skills to prioritize workload and meet deadlines.
• Working knowledge of basic scientific research. Written and verbal communication skills, Interpersonal skills

Key Skills

• Written and verbal communication skills, Interpersonal skills.