CLINICAL RESEARCH COORDINATOR I

Job Description

The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB), Department of Psych - Behavioral Neurobiology, is seeking a Clinical Research Coordinator I. The Clinical Research Coordinator I position supports the daily operations of clinical research studies by coordinating participant recruitment, scheduling study visits, maintaining research documentation, collecting and entering study data, and ensuring compliance with study protocols, IRB requirements, and federal regulations. The role collaborates with investigators, healthcare providers, and research teams to facilitate accurate data collection, participant communication, and efficient study execution in a clinical research setting.

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. Clinical Study Coordination Participant Management: Coordinate daily study activities, recruit and screen participants, schedule study visits, obtain informed consent, and maintain communication with participants and clinical teams to ensure successful study execution.
2. Regulatory Compliance Documentation: Maintain accurate research records, prepare and submit IRB documents, ensure compliance with study protocols and federal regulations, and support audit readiness and quality assurance activities.
3. Data Collection Research Support: Collect, enter, and manage study data, assist with specimen processing and tracking, support investigators with research-related tasks, and contribute to data accuracy and timely reporting.
4. Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

High School diploma or GED required.

Preferences

• Related experience in healthcare, clinical research, laboratory, or academic settings.
• Relevant experience may include participant interaction, data collection and entry, research documentation, scheduling, and use of electronic medical or research databases.
• Familiarity with HIPAA, GCP, and IRB processes is preferred.
• One to two years of related experience may be preferred.
• MVR needed.