"Clinical Research Coordinator Technician"

The Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC) will independently manage the day-to-day operations of two federally funded studies: (1) an NIH/NIAID-funded prospective observational cohort study of ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP), and (2) a multicenter clinical trial conducted through the STRIVE Clinical Trial Network evaluating therapies for severe acute respiratory infection. The CRC will ensure regulatory compliance, maintain study documentation, oversee patient enrollment, data collection, and biospecimen handling, and facilitate communications among investigators, sponsors, and institutional collaborators.

• Coordinate daily study activities, including screening, enrollment, informed consent, and data and biospecimen collection.
• Maintain accurate and timely data entry in REDCap.
• Serve as liaison between investigators, ICU clinical teams, laboratory staff, and sponsors.
• Prepare and maintain IRB and sponsor regulatory submissions and ensure compliance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP).
• Coordinate biospecimen collection, processing, and shipment in collaboration with laboratory teams.
• Conduct data verification, resolve queries, and ensure data integrity for sponsor audits.
• Participate in study meetings, teleconferences, and site monitoring visits.
• Assist in preparing progress reports, manuscripts, and conference materials related to study findings.

Supervision Received: This position should report directly to a Clinical Research Coordinator Lead, Clinical Research Project Manager, Administrator, or Faculty Principal Investigator.

Supervision Exercised: None initially.

Required Qualifications:

• Associate degree in Health Science or an equivalent combination of related education and experience is necessary.
• Minimum 1 year of directly related experience in clinical research and clinical trials is necessary. (Please review SoCRAs Definition of a Clinical Research Professional for qualifying experience prior to applying.) or An advanced degree in a health-related areas such as: Health Sciences, Behavioral Sciences, Public Health, Health Care Administration, Clinical Research Administration, Social Work, Psychology, Epidemiology, Foreign MD. or Minimum 3 years of human subject experience (clinical, lab or health regulations) such as related patient care, related community health and wellness, related clinical information, and research.

Desired Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Health Science or an equivalent combination of related education and experience is desirable.
• Experience with NIH-funded or multicenter clinical trials.
• Experience working with ICU patient populations or infectious disease research.
• An understanding of medical terminology, experience in a large complex health care setting, ability to effectively communicate with staff and faculty of all levels, and knowledge of university policies and procedures is desirable.

Budgetary Impact

This position is fully supported by external NIH/NIAID and STRIVE Network grant funding, supplemented by Dr. Albins existing faculty commitment funds. It will not impact the units base budget. The position contributes indirect cost recovery and supports the long-term sustainability of the Divisions research mission.

Compensation

Salary will be commensurate with education and experience and aligned with institutional pay scales for Research Coordinators. Renewal is contingent upon satisfactory performance and continued availability of sponsored funding.