"Clinical Research Coordinator I"

Clinical Research Coordinator I

Company:
The University of Arizona

Job Location:
Tucson, 85724

Category:
Laboratory and Research

Type:
Full-Time

Posting Number: req24272

Department: Psychiatry

Location: University of Arizona Health Sciences

Address: Tucson, AZ USA

Position Highlights

This clinical research coordinator position is responsible for coordinating a clinical trial patient through all protocol-required procedures. This includes, but is not limited to, obtaining consent, screening, collecting and entering data, and performing follow-up for all patients enrolled in assigned clinical trials. The coordinator serves as the liaison between regulatory, research, clinic, clinical faculty, and research sponsor staff to carry out the required events outlined in the protocol calendars, including data entry. The coordinator is involved in carrying out the clinical research protocols from the time the project is initiated through study closure. It is expected that this person will have, or develop, a knowledge base of the assigned disease areas and of clinical research coordinator responsibilities in the sleep, circadian, and mental health areas.

Outstanding U of A benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; state retirement plan; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!

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Duties & Responsibilities

• Administer clinical tests and questionnaires as part of clinical research protocols (assessments of sleep, circadian rhythms, mental health, cognitive functioning).
• Data entry for clinical study protocols and preparation of reports.
• Prepare documents for submission to Research Intake and IRB, including protocols and consent forms, working with faculty, residents, external sponsors and internal departments.
• Assist in research coordination to include administrative support schedule coordination, intake and maintaining records/files.
• Since some research activities will take place during evenings and/or weekends, a willingness to occasionally work those hours is required.
• Conduct and review recruitment activities, including community-based recruitment and activities in coordination with Psychiatry clinics.
• Work closely with participants to assist them through the various protocol elements of the research study.
• Assist with administrative tasks associated with the program. This includes assistance with all various administrative tasks within the research program with a concentration surrounding purchasing and receipts.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Demonstrated strong interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to multitask using time management skills.
• Comfortable with navigating electronic databases.
• Other tasks as assigned.

This job posting reflects the general nature and level of work expected of the selected candidate(s). It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The institution reserves the right to amend or update this description as organizational priorities and institutional needs evolve.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent advanced learning attained through experience required.
• Up to 1 year of relevant work experience may be required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working or volunteering directly with patients in a healthcare setting, or human subject experience.
• Experience working with people with mental health conditions and/or sleep or circadian research.
• Comfort in administering sensitive mental health assessments.
• CCRC training.
• Experience with federal regulation adherence.

FLSA: Exempt

Full Time/Part Time: Full Time

Number of Hours Worked per Week: 40

Job FTE: 1.0

Work Calendar: Fiscal

Job Category: Research

Benefits Eligible: Yes - Full Benefits

Rate of Pay: $47,356.00 - $59,195.00

Compensation Type: salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)

Grade
6

Compensation Guidance
The Rate of Pay Field represents the University of Arizona's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. The University considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, and internal equity.

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Career Stream and Level
PC1

Job Family
Clinical Research

Job Function
Research

Type of criminal background check required: Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)

Number of Vacancies: 1

Contact Information for Candidates
Shivani Mann, shivani@arizona.edu

Open Until Filled: Yes

Documents Needed to Apply: Resume and Cover Letter

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