CLINICAL RESEARCH ADMINISTRATOR I

The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB), Institute for Cancer Outcomes & Survivorship, is seeking a Clinical Research Administrator I. This position provides support to a faculty-led research team dedicated to improving outcomes for cancer survivors. Assists faculty and other team members with project and calendar management, helps facilitate implementation of new projects, and provides ongoing support for existing projects. Collects and processes information related to studies and maintains records and documentation. Works with faculty, sponsors, and study team to meet research goals.

General Responsibilities

• To manage intake, triage, assessment and distribution of study materials.
• To collect and process information related to studies.
• To maintain records and documentation.
• To maintain study's compliance with institutional requirements.
• To work with sponsors/study team to arrange required trainings and meetings.
• To maintain familiarity with appropriate Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines and regulations.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

1. Project and calendar management to include scheduling/attending faculty and team meetings, including any follow-up (sending out meeting notes, assigned tasks, etc). Making timely updates to project websites or documents as needed. Ensuring project/office supplies are in stock and disseminated to other members/teams/sites as required.
2. Travel, meeting, and seminar coordination to include making travel arrangements for faculty, team, visitors, etc.; securing accommodations for visitors; setting itineraries; serving as host to visitors. Assists with temporary or short-term student workers.
3. May assist with the design of new research-related documents such as brochures, contact cards, etc. Maintain the UAB faculty profile and update as needed. Maintain/update faculty CV as needed. Assists with posters, presentations, and publications as needed.
4. Attend regularly scheduled ICOS meetings such as bi-weekly update meetings, seminar series, etc. Maintains familiarity with appropriate Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines and regulations.
5. Performs other duties as assigned.

Hourly Range: $18.85 - $30.65

Qualifications

High School diploma or GED required.

Preferences

Experience: Experience in complex clerical duties and one year of related experience preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: Written and verbal communication skills, Interpersonal skills.

Preferred Skills: Ability to work independently with minimal supervision. Organizational skills to prioritize workload and meet deadlines.