"CLINICAL RESEARCH COORDINATOR I"

Job Description

The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB), Ped - Neonatology, is seeking a Clinical Research Coordinator I. The Clinical Research Coordinator I (CRC I) will support the Healthy Brain and Child Development (HBCD) Study, the largest U.S. long-term study on early brain and child development. This multi-site study follows pregnant individuals and their infants through childhood to explore early brain development. The CRC I will assist with recruitment, scheduling, participant visits, data collection, and study coordination. This position requires quick learning of study procedures, including MRI, EEG, biosample collection, and data management systems (e.g., Ripple and LOR).

General Responsibilities

• To serve as coordinator for studies and provide support to other team members within the confines of the protocol as directed.
• To support screening and participant eligibility determination, working with more senior team members to ensure compliance.
• To conduct activities in accordance with the protocol, regulations and Good Clinical Practice (GCP).
• To assist with the study life cycle from start-up to closure, i.e., collecting and recording data, recruiting and performing follow-up with participants, scheduling visits and assisting in coordination of lab and fieldwork.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

1. Conducts study visits involving MRI, EEG, behavioral assessments, biosensors, and specimen collection (blood, urine, stool, saliva, nails).
2. Follows SOPs for data collection and equipment usage; trains others as needed.
3. Ensures timely and accurate data entry in systems such as Ripple and LORIS, and assists in monitoring data quality.
4. Leads and supports recruitment efforts focused on second-trimester individuals from diverse backgrounds.
5. Collaborates with Study Navigators to organize recruitment schedules and develop referral relationships.
6. Implements outreach strategies to support participant enrollment and retention over a 10-year longitudinal study.
7. Leverages knowledge of Alabama health systems and resources to support participant families.
8. Conducts and documents informed consent procedures.
9. Maintains comprehensive participant records, visit schedules, and recruitment tracking tools.
10. Monitors recruitment and retention metrics, proposing solutions for identified challenges.
11. Trains and mentors junior staff and students in study protocols, data collection procedures, and ethical research practices.
12. Oversees daily task assignments and monitors completion of responsibilities.
13. Collects, processes, and ships biospecimens following study protocols.
14. Maintains accurate biospecimen documentation to ensure chain of custody and regulatory compliance.
15. Contributes to updates and refinements of SOPs and operational processes.
16. Assists in IRB submissions and protocol documentation.
17. Coordinates with financial staff on budgeting, participant payments, and supply orders.
18. Ensures accurate use of electronic data systems and technology platforms.
19. Performs other duties as assigned.

Annual Salary Range

$43,890 - $71,320

Qualifications

High School diploma or GED required.