OPS - Clinical Research Coordinator I - University of Florida : Job Details

OPS - Clinical Research Coordinator I Job no: 533300 Work type: Temp Part-Time Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL) Categories: Health Care Administration/Support Department:31030000 - NR-BNS-BIOBEHAVORIAL NUR SCI Classification Title: OPS - Clinical Research Coordinator I Job Description: The University of Florida College of Nursing is seeking a part-time (0.50 FTE - 20 hours per week) dedicated and detail-oriented Clinical Research Coordinator I (CRC I) to support daily oversight of operations for a large behavioral clinical trial for chronic musculoskeletal pain that includes IRB and regulatory compliance, serve as a liaison to various stakeholders including community-based organizational leaders and members, engage in community outreach activities for recruitment, enrollment and retention of eligible persons, resolution of technical issues, and project closeout activities. Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee daily operations and workflow of a clinical trial at GNV and JAX sites- prepare study materials, participant screening, consent, scheduling, communication/follow-up, and compensation, lab compliance, maintenance of data management platforms, purchasing supplies and monitoring inventory, resolve technical issues, participate in weekly lab meetings. Ensures proper organization of study files, including but not limited to, regulatory binders, study specific source documentation and other materials by the research coordinator assigned to the investigation.
• Support community outreach and activities, participant recruitment and retention, serve as a liaison to community-based organization stakeholders. Provide weekly reports about recruiting and retention activities including issues encountered while trying to perform his/her duties in research team meetings. They will participate in problem-solving activities to adjust recruitment and retention strategies
• Follow an IRB approved protocol and train new research specialist and students on adhering to the approved IRB protocol emphasizing rigor in the informed consent process of study participants. Contributes to the promotion of Human Participant Protections at all points in the conduct of research.
• Prepare and submit documents to the IRB and Safety Officer. Manage essential regulatory documents for the research studies including federal, state, sponsor, UF policies, and standard operating procedures (SOPs) and training guidelines. Maintenance of templates and examples of essential documents frequently used in the preparation of a protocol i.e. informed consent, telephone script.
• Perform quality assurance ensuring proper maintenance of regulatory binder, protected health information and study documents. Coordinates internal audits as deemed appropriate.

Expected Salary: $36.73/hourly Minimum Requirements:Associate's degree or an allied health professional degree in an appropriate area and one year of relevant research experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Preferred Qualifications: EDUCATION & TRAINING: Associate or Bachelor's degree in health science related field. EXPERIENCE: Experience as a CRC, research assistant, or other related positions. - A customer-service orientation and/or experience working with older adults and health disparities populations - Clinical trials management - Community-engaged or community-based participatory research KNOWLEDGE: Familiar with regulations surrounding research participant recruitment, including human participants protection, health studies and Institutional Review Board SKILLS: Demonstrated expertise in clinical trials management systems, survey tools such as REDCap, and computer systems applications, including Word for Windows, TEAMS, Excel, SPSS, Endnote, Zoom. ABILITIES: Excellent organization, timeliness to meet deadlines, strong communications skills, attention to detail, outcomes driven, committed to learning, respectful and professional, and tolerant. Ability to plan, execute and complete work assignments independently, efficiently and accurately while working as part of a team in a multidisciplinary work environment. PHYSICAL QUALIFICATIONS: Able to carry small boxes and transport study supplies between locations. OTHER QUALIFICATIONS: ACRP or SOCRA certification preferred but not mandatory; Culturally sensitive to working with Black/African American communities OTHER: Criminal background check required Part-Time and Time-limited position Patient contact Special Instructions to Applicants: In order to be considered, you must upload your cover letter and resume. Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date. The University of Florida College of Nursing is committed to fostering and maintaining an inclusive culture that respects the rights and dignity of each individual, without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, caste, religious creed, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, gender expression, height, weight, marital status, disability, medical condition, age, or veteran status. The University of Florida is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action institution dedicated to building a broadly diverse and inclusive faculty and staff. If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call 352/392-2477 or the Florida Relay System at 800/955-8771 (TDD). Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the US. Searches are conducted in accordance with Florida's Sunshine Law. Health Assessment Required:Yes Advertised: 18 Nov 2024 Eastern Standard Time Applications close: 15 Dec 2024 Eastern Standard Time