Description:
A Clinical Research Coordinator is needed for the Diagnostic Neuroimaging Laboratory. The Clinical Research Coordinator will facilitate the implementation, quality control and completion of Diagnostic Neuroimaging studies while assisting the Principal Investigators in determining and accomplishing study objectives. The Clinical Research Coordinator will oversee research studies in an administrative and operational capacity while maintaining compliance with guidelines set by governing agencies. A minimum 2-year commitment is requested.
University of Utah Job ID# PRN15162B, Diagnostic Neuroimaging
COMPENSATION: $39,300 to $59,000. Strong benefit package including retirement and health plan options.
WORK SCHEDULE: Full-time, 40 hours/week; flexible work schedules, including evening and weekend hours.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Clinical Research Coordinator is responsible for the initial screening and scheduling of research subjects in addition to maintaining contact with subjects throughout their study participation. The Clinical Research Coordinator will carry out standardized assessments for all participants and is responsible for conducting clinical assessments, capturing behavioral surveys, acquiring biospecimens, and administering computerized neurocognitive batteries. The following are essential functions (not a comprehensive inventory of all duties) of the Clinical Research Coordinator:
• Collects data and administers assessments for lab research studies.
• Oversees compliance to protocol; manages quality control, completion and submission of study related documentation; prepares reports for organizations and agencies.
• Monitors enrollment goals and initiates strategies to promote enrollment and participant compliance. Coordinates and performs responsibilities related to research participants including determining subject population availability, developing informed consents and screening materials, screening and recruiting subjects, scheduling visits, obtaining informed consent, answering subject inquiries, overseeing study visits and acting as a liaison between participants and study-related parties.
• Recognizes, tracks and reports adverse events and protocol deviations.
• Prepares for and coordinates site visits made by sponsors or federal agencies during course and at the close of the study.
• Prepares, submits and maintains IRB, FDA, NCI, NIH, NSF and/or other regulatory documents and research correspondence.
• Contributes to developing educational materials and educates the community and other research professionals regarding studies and related research issues.
• Attends and participates in Investigator and staff meetings. Advises team regarding specific study assignments and timelines.
• Supervises, mentors and trains new or junior research staff.
• Develops and maintains patient databases, investigational logs and records of drugs administered, medical devices monitored and/or procedures followed.
• Assists the Principal Investigator in the development of study protocols.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in a health sciences or related field with two years’ professional research experience and completion of University RATS Clinical Certification within one year of hire required. Exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, and demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills also required.
Knowledge of Good Clinical Practices, FDA, HIPAA and IRB regulations; an understanding of research procedures; and the ability to function independently is preferred. Departments may require IRB CITI Course or IATA DGR training within a specified timeframe. Departments may prefer a nursing degree for this position, which requires the incumbent to have two years related experience and possess a nationally recognized research compliance certification.
PREFERENCES: Two years of professional research experience coordinating and performing studies with psychiatric disorders as wells as populations including substance use. Previous experience with EEG or Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) studies is preferred. Ability to work collaboratively on a team, exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills are strongly desired. A minimum 2-year commitment is requested. Applicants will be screened according to department preferences.
Application Instructions:
PLEASE APPLY ONLINE THROUGH THE UNIVERSITY OF UTAH SYSTEM TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS JOB: http://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/68585
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities. Please contact the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action, 201 S. Presidents Cr., Rm 135, (801) 581-8365 (V/TDD), for further information or to request an accommodation. The University of Utah is committed to diversity in its workforce. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.