Clinical Research Coordinator

Job Description - CLINICAL RESEARCH COORDINATOR I (T232041)

CLINICAL RESEARCH COORDINATOR I - ( T232041 )

Description

The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB), General Internal Med & Population Science, is seeking a Clinical Research Coordinator I.

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.

• Under general supervision and according to established policies and procedures, collects participants’ information over the phone or in person in accordance with Live Health Smart Alabama (LHSA).
• Schedules clinic appointments for potential project participants, giving them instructions in adherence with the study protocol to prepare each participant for a successful project visit in a reassuring and helpful manner.
• Conducts in‑depth personal interviews, soliciting sensitive information, instructing study participants in maintaining documentation required by study protocol, and recruiting potential subjects to the project.
• Conducts follow‑up interviews to update status and enters information into phone contact logs as instructed in adherence with project protocol.
• Enters demographic, study, and supplemental questionnaires into Red Cap computer databases as assigned.
• Completes and processes forms necessary to adhere to project objectives.
• Monitors daily LHSA project voice mail lines and administers requests as appropriate, making appointments, cancellations, and rescheduling as needed.
• Acts in a caring and courteous manner towards all patients, guests, visitors, students, and staff.
• Navigates participants through the consent process.
• Draws blood and processes specimens per protocol.
• Must be willing to work occasional evenings and weekends.
• At least one year of experience working with vulnerable populations.
• Knowledge of and experience in conducting community‑based, participatory research.
• Strong interpersonal skills, strong prioritization skills, excellent follow‑up, excellent writing skills, and excellent attention to detail.
• Must be self‑motivated and able to work independently.
• Applicant must be willing to be deployed to mobile research sites.
• Applicant must be willing to work on weekends as needed.

UAB is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex (including pregnancy), genetic information, age, disability, and veteran's status. As required by Title IX, UAB prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to UAB's Assistant Vice President and Senior Title IX Coordinator.

The Title IX notice of nondiscrimination is located /titleix.

University

Clinical Research

General Internal Med & Population Science

Regular

Shift :
Day/1st Shift

Work Arrangement (final schedule to be determined by the department/hiring manager) :
Hybrid Eligible