"Clinical Research Coordinator II. Obstetrics & Gynecology (Phoenix)"

Clinical Research Coordinator II. Obstetrics & Gynecology (Phoenix)

Company: The University of Arizona

Job Location: Tucson, 85724

Category: Laboratory and Research

Type: Full-Time

Posting Number: req24006

Department: COM Phx Obstetrics&Gynecology

Location: Greater Phoenix Area

Address: Phoenix, AZ USA

Position Highlights

The Obstetrics and Gynecology Department is expanding our team to welcome a Clinical Research Coordinator II. This team member will assist in successful execution of both funded clinical trials and department investigator initiated research from protocol design to regulatory review and data collection. This position will provide dedicated support navigating research patients through study specific procedures as well as through a variety of clinical, surgical, and multi-site settings, with the ultimate goal of improving health outcomes. The individual will also be required to interface with a variety of team members (faculty, residents, fellows, clinic and regulatory staff) for performing clinical and translational research studies.

This position, which will be located at the Banner University Medical Center-Phoenix, is currently undergoing rapid growth and the selected individual will be an important driver of this change.

Outstanding UA 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; retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!

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Duties & Responsibilities

Recruitment and Enrollment:

• Conduct study eligibility screening, recruitment, interviews and evaluation of potential study participants per IRB-approved study protocols.
• Obtain informed consent, collect and maintain subject data.
• Develop study recruitment materials and provide patient education regarding study specific requirements and expectations for participation.
• Coordinate clinical staff education to ensure collaboration on new processes that affect the clinic or hospital operations.

Research Coordination:

• Provide administration of study treatments, assessments and monitoring of participant health, participant education concerning protocol responsibilities and ongoing consent.
• Ensure participant and study compliance, i.e. collection of study specimens, and completion of study visits within required study windows.
• Complete timely collection, labeling, processing, storage, transport and shipping of biological specimens per IATA requirements.

Data Coordination:

• Perform scientific and clinical data collection, through patient interaction, clinical observation and electronic health record review.
• Maintain detailed records of studies conducted, organize and prepare data for input into a variety of internal and external systems.
• Create and file adequate source documentation, ensure timely data reporting, and perform quality checks.

Troubleshooting:

• Collaborate effectively with other departments to ensure proper progress and completion of study procedures.
• Develop strategies to ensure increased study awareness and subject enrollment.
• Order and maintain supplies required for study kits, track spending in this area, and make day-to-day decisions in support of the study.
• Supports the orientation and training of new research team members, including faculty, residents/fellows, and other staff.

Compliance and education:

• Responsible for ensuring compliance with federal regulations for human subject research, University policies, and sponsor expectations as well as for continuing education relevant to their role.
• Maintaining current human subject research training, attending relevant educational seminars, and professional development in clinical research operations.
• Supports the orientation and training of new research team members, including faculty, residents/fellows, and other staff.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to multitask with excellent organizational skills.
• Skilled in interacting and working with others; including, peers, patients, management, internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to work under minimal guidance and use independent judgment to determine best approach.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or equivalent advanced learning attained through professional level experience required. Three (3) years of relevant work experience, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's in related field of study. Bilingual in Spanish and English. Experience in human subjects research. Flexible schedule to accommodate clinical trial enrollment windows.

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: $53,039 - $66,299

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

Grade: 7

Career Stream and Level: PC2

Job Family: Clinical Research

Job Function: Research