Clinical Research Coordinator I

Position Highlights

The Department of Ophthalmology & Vision Sciences is looking for a Clinical Research Coordinator I to add to their Clinical Research Team. The ideal candidate will be motivated, organized, dependable, enthusiastic to learn at a fast pace, and excited to work as a member of a productive team. The selected candidate will be responsible for all aspects of clinical study conduct including regulatory and contract issues, recruitment, informed consent, study procedures, data collection and documentation, interactions with the sponsor and study close out. This individual will work with faculty members leading research activities, along with study participants of all ages and families. The location for this position is at the Banner-University Medicine Multi-Specialty Clinic at: 707 N. Alvernon Way, Tucson, AZ 85716.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Administer clinical tests and questionnaires as part of clinical research protocols (testing visual acuity, stereoacuity, tear collection, electroretinograms, imaging of retina).
• 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.
• Review daily and weekly patient lists across providers, using Cerner to identify potential study participants. Maintain records of eligibility and participation.
• Work with patients and families to explain the clinical studies, also involved in the consent process and arrange study follow-up.
• Assist in research coordination to include administrative support schedule coordination, intake and maintaining records/files.
• Maintain inventory and lab equipment; order lab supplies.