"CLINICAL RESEARCH COORDINATOR I"

The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB), Psych - Behavioral Neurobiology, is seeking a Clinical Research Coordinator I. This position supports and reports to the Principal Investigators (PI). Under general PI supervision, this individual operates with a high degree of independence and is responsible for all day-to-day operations of the study as well as supporting the study's goals and objectives, providing administrative support (such as coordinating daily activities and scheduling), and communicating with the study partner at Michigan State University. In collaboration with other study team members, this individual coordinates the study, including participant follow-ups. This individual is a general resource to other team members as well as regulatory processes, as requested by the IRB and funding agency.

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. Manages day-to-day grant activities.
2. According to research protocols, enrolls prospective subjects, and performs data collection confidentially.
3. Maintains a central calendar for study tracking and timelines.
4. Collects and records preliminary data for research programs.
5. Communicates and coordinates with MSU as protocols outline.
6. Performs data entry, cleaning, and analysis.
7. Schedules research staff meetings as identified by the PIs.
8. Drafts and writes study results and presents if interested.
9. Orders and maintains supplies necessary to perform studies.
10. Compiles documents and equipment for use in data collection activities.
11. Coordinates with others pertinent to the project.
12. Creates and organizes study files, data storage during study, and archives.
13. Performs other duties as assigned.

Annual Salary Range: $43,890 - $71,320

Qualifications

High School diploma or GED required.

Preferences

• Bachelor's degree preferably in a health-related field (e.g., Public Health, Psychology) or a master's degree in a health-related field and at least two years of experience with clinical study.
• The position requires a high degree of organizational skill and the ability to work 40 hours per week, which is flexible with participant scheduling.
• This position also requires proficiency with Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and Outlook), Oracle, IRAP, and Greenphire.
• The successful candidate should be flexible, self-motivated, professional, and possess excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.
• The individual must be detail-oriented, take initiative, and have professional accountability.
• CITI IRB training will be required upon hire.
• Well-developed communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills are required.
• The individual must be able to work independently and within a team environment.
• They must be able to be persistent but professional in interacting with busy clinicians and participants.
• Public health and clinical research experiences, including previous experiences in coordinating federal grants.
• The candidate should be willing to do teamwork, and to have a passion for human studies in addiction.
• The candidate is expected to be reliable and function independently after appropriately and adequately trained.