• Job Type: Officer of Administration
• Bargaining Unit:
• Regular/Temporary: Regular
• End Date if Temporary:
• Hours Per Week: 35
• Standard Work Schedule:
• Building:
• Salary Range: $58,500 - $67,000

Position Summary

The Clinical Research Coordinator plays an integral role in the coordination and conduct of clinical research in the division of Pulmonology. Reporting directly to the Manager of Clinical Research, the clinical research coordinator will focus on supporting the expansion of research in the areas of Asthma and Cystic Fibrosis (CF). The candidate will work closely with the study team to support the day-to-day operations of various studies and ensure the effective completion of tasks. Additional responsibilities will vary depending on the growth of the divisions research portfolio as well as those of the division overall.  

At CUIMC, we are leaders in teaching, research, and patient care and are proud of the service and support we provide to our community. We apply the same rigor in our commitment to fostering an inclusive, thriving community and caring for our employees and their loved ones. We offer immediate eligibility and invest in our employees??? families through comprehensive Health and Welfare, Employee Assistance, Tuition Programs, and Retirement Benefits.

???Subject to business needs, we may support flexible and hybrid work arrangements. Options will be discussed during the interview process???

Responsibilities

The division runs several research projects in parallel. The candidate must be able to train and certify for different procedures and multitask to ensure project-specific activities are completed in a timely manner.

The candidate will:

• Work with the Principal Investigators, treating physicians, and research nurse to confirm that each patient meets eligibility criteria specified by protocols for enrollment into clinical trials.
• Manage study recruitment activities in person and over the phone.
• Conduct protocol-specific consenting process.
• Collect, process, store, and ship participants??? specimens as per protocol.
• Prepare for and conduct study visits, including family counseling activities.
• Enter and maintain research data, ensuring data quality, integrity, and compliance with all regulatory, institutional, and departmental requirements.
• Responsible for accountability of clinic and office supplies.
• Presents and implements adapted onboarding plans with activities, goals, and time plans.
• Participate in community outreach activities as a liaison.
• Complete required regulatory tasks, including IRB submissions, protocol/consent form modifications, maintenance of regulatory binders, and preparation for site visits.
• Uses Quality Improvement Standards and practices to influence care teams to adopt best practices.
• Perform related duties & responsibilities as assigned/requested by PI, study clinicians and/or study managers.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor???s degree or equivalent in education and experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Two years of related experience.
• Ability to speak Spanish.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran

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