Classification Title:
Clinical Research Coordinator I
Job Description:
As a Study Data Coordinator I at the UF Health Cancer Center (UFHCC), you will collaborate with other coordinators and research staff, investigators, physicians, nurses, and other key personnel in clinics, hospitals, and the Cancer Center to ensure compliance with protocol requirements and satisfactory care for patients enrolled on cancer research protocols.
In your new role you will be responsible for the following:
- Managing the data entry and integrity of collected research data and clinical information for an assigned portfolio of human clinical trials. This will include a variety of data management focused tasks such as data abstraction and entry, reporting, and query resolution, all of which require regular and timely communication with Study Coordinators, investigators, other CRO staff, and the subjects themselves, as well as minute attention to detail throughout the conduct of the trial.
- Verification and review of medical and clinical data of potential and existing subjects as assigned clinical trials. It is of the utmost importance that you confirm and document accurate study in accordance with study guidelines and timelines, and protect subject privacy in compliance with relevant privacy laws.
- Maintaining and ensuring compliance with all internal and external regulatory and institutional requirements related to your trials. You will also attend all relevant trainings and meetings including Tumor Boards, monthly educational topics, etc. as required, and provide in-service education related to assigned protocols to ensure study compliance.
- Coordination and management of study audits and QA activities related to your assigned portfolio, serving as the primary point of contact for internal and external auditors to resolve data queries and provide reports as requested and necessary.
This is an entry level position, ideal for candidates with an interest in establishing clinical research. Employees in these roles operate as part of our collaborative research enterprise and are fundamental to the progress of cancer research being conducted at the University of Florida. A complete job description will be provided to candidates selected for interview.
Expected Salary:
$40,000-$50,000; Commensurate with Education and Experience
Minimum Requirements:
Associate’s degree or an allied health professional degree in an appropriate area and relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Professional clinical research certification (through SOCRA or ACRP is required at the earliest of 12 months from hire or eligibility.
Preferred Qualifications:
As an ideal candidate you will have/be:
- A Bachelor’s Degree in Health Care and/or basic sciences and three to four years of relevant experience and/or training in research and/or oncology preferred.
- Demonstrated commitment to minute and practiced attention to detail, with experience working with clinical data bases and/ or subject data.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite, particularly Outlook, Excel, Word.
- Strong interpersonal skills, as well as the ability, the ability to work with a broad range of people including investigators, physicians, clinic and hospital staff, sponsors, partners at other institutions, UFHCC staff and others.
- Highly resourceful team-player, with the ability to be extremely effective, independent, interact professionally and utilize effective writing and organizational skills.
- Demonstrate understanding and effective use of Emotional Intelligence strategies and skills.
- Proven ability to handle confidential information with discretion, be adaptable, to various competing demands, and demonstrate the highest level of customer/ client service and response.
- Demonstrated ability to achieve high performance goals and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Forward- thinking mentality, actively seeking opportunities and prop sing creative solutions with strong decision-making capability.
- Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with stakeholders and critical staff, both internally and externally, through a variety of communication mediums and venues.
- Project manager mindset and basic skills including: delegation, scheduling, communication, critical thinking, task and quality management, risk management, and flexibility.
Special Instructions to Applicants:
The University of Florida is committed to non-discrimination with respect to race, creed, color, religion, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, political opinions or affiliations, genetic information, and veteran status in all aspects of employment including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training.
Applicants must upload a copy of the following documents to be considered for this position:
- Cover Letter or Letter of Interest
- Curriculum Vitae or Resume
- List of Three Professional References
Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.
Health Assessment Required:
No
Advertised: 02 Oct 2023 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 16 Oct 2023 Eastern Daylight Time