CLINICAL RESEARCH COORDINATOR I (HUNTSVILLE)

The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB), Huntsville Med-Psychiatry Pgm, is seeking a Clinical Research Coordinator I.

The Clinical Research Coordinator I supports a mental health clinical trials clinic. This position will be involved in clinical research studies in patients with serious mental health disorders. This position will interact with other team members and senior investigators. Primary duties include: organizing patient enrollment planning; compiling and analyzing data; maintaining records; tracking progress; and conducting quality assurance on data collected.

General Responsibilities

To collect and record preliminary data for clinical research programs.

To recruit and perform follow-up with research participants as protocols outline.

To schedule visits according to research protocols.

To assist in coordination of lab and fieldwork.

To maintain familiarity with appropriate Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines and regulations.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

Coordinates patient care and/or patient follow-up functions of the clinical study including planning and developing related activities.

Arranges access to study medications, including authorization for prescriptions.

Employs strategies to maintain recruitment and retention rates.

Prepares and submits multiple levels of research documentation (i.e. IRB, IND, or FDA submission, educational materials, reports, grant renewal reports, and study forms).

Maintains compliance with federal, state, and accrediting agencies (sponsors).

Maintains any required documentation.

Serves as liaison with medical staff, University departments, ancillary departments and/or satellite facilities.

Organizes patient enrollment planning.

Conducts quality assurance activities.

Compiles and analyzes data.

Develops and implements procedures, maintains records, tracks progress, and conducts quality assurance on data collected.

In conjunction with PI, plans and implements the clinical protocol's goals and objectives.

Compiles, edits, and proofs written reports for both internal and external administrative offices.

Provides data for the creation of study budgets as needed.

Completes Case Report Forms (CRF) according to protocol.

Assists with the development of standard operating procedures (SOPs) for data quality assurance.

Performs vendor analysis and equipment configuration as needed. May perform a variety of medical procedures.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Annual Salary Range: $41,175 - $56,160

High School diploma or GED required.

Preferences

Experience in clinical trials, placing IVs, and phlebotomy preferred.

Must have willingness to collect vital signs and handle biological samples (e.g. blood samples).

Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Ability to handle confidential research study data.

Travel: