"CLINICAL RESEARCH COORDINATOR II"

The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB), Neurology Chair Office, is seeking a Clinical Research Coordinator II. The Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC) position is available in the Epilepsy Division. Working independently under the site Principal Investigator, the CRC will be responsible for conducting clinical research studies, including but not limited to participant recruitment and enrollment, scheduling study visits, performing study procedures, collecting data, transferring data to data repositories, and maintaining study records.

The CRC must be able to work effectively in a multidisciplinary clinical team, demonstrate a high degree of initiative, and possess excellent interpersonal, organizational, and time management skills. CRCs will receive research training, clinical exposure, and individual mentorship during their time working on the study.

Must successfully complete sponsor-required neuropsychology assessment training within two (2) months of hire and maintain compliance with all sponsor-mandated study training for the duration of the assignment.

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. Patient/participant recruitment, enrollment, and chart review.
2. Procedures for patient study visits (blood draw, neuropsychological assessment).
3. Data collection and transfer.
4. Patient study visit scheduling.
5. Performs other duties as assigned.

Annual Salary Range: $50,050 - $81,330

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a related field and three (3) years of related experience required. Work experience may substitute for education requirement.

Preferences

• Experience working with older adults and cognitively impaired individuals is preferred.
• Experience with MRI acquisition and neuropsychological assessment is also preferred, but study-specific training will be provided.