"Clinical Research Coordinator - Urology - JR009062"

Job Description Summary

The Clinical Research Coordinator supports the Department of Urology by coordinating and managing clinical research studies that advance both patient care and scientific discovery in urologic health. Working under the direction of faculty investigators, this position plays a key role in recruiting and educating participants, ensuring accurate data collection, and maintaining compliance with regulatory and institutional standards.

The Coordinator oversees day-to-day study operations, including patient monitoring, documentation, and reporting, while collaborating with clinical staff and study sponsors. By integrating research into the department's clinical practice, this role directly contributes to improving outcomes for patients with urologic conditions and advancing the department's mission of innovation, education, and discovery.

Job Description

Job Responsibilities

• Recruit, evaluate, and educate potential patients on clinical trials.
• Recognize and report adverse events/serious adverse events to the Principal Investigator, FDA, and sponsors.
• Perform study procedures, as outlined in the protocol and within state and institutional scope of practice.
• Ensure adequate study supplies are being maintained.
• Assist clinical staff with phlebotomy and sample collection, processing, handling, and shipping as outlined in the protocol and within institutional/KUMC policy.
• Coordinate all aspects of study visit activities including scheduling of study visits and hospital-based procedures such as imaging.
• Maintain source documents and submit case report forms (CRFs) as required for clinical trials.
• Prepare and submit annual IRB submission.
• Prepare documentation and participate in study monitoring visits, reviews, and audits.
• Facilitate trial activities such as sponsor calls and team meetings.
• Provide written and verbal reports to Urology Research Manager.
• Attend strategic planning meetings as requested by manager.

Required Qualifications

Work Experience:

• 4 years of relevant work experience. Education may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.
• Experience with regulations governing clinical research (CFR, GCP, HIPAA).
• Experience with statutes and guidelines relevant to regulatory affairs in clinical research.
• Experience with study budgets, contracts, and grant applications.

Preferred Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's degree in relevant field.

Certifications/Licenses: Research certification preferred such as: Certified Clinical Research Coordinator (CCRC) or Certified Clinical Research Professional (CCRP).

Skills: Communication, Presentation skills, Multi-tasking, Interpersonal skills.