Clinical Research Coordinator - Cancer Center

Overview

The Clinical Research Coordinator works collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, research, and hospital staff to recruit, screen, educate, and assist in the overall clinical study coordination of clinical research. This position manages assigned clinical research studies by supervising a variety of complex activities involved in the collection, compilation, documentation, and analysis of clinical research data. Monitors participants' progress including documenting and reporting adverse events.

Participates in periodic quality assurance audits of protocols. The University of Kansas Cancer Center is the only National Cancer Institute designated Comprehensive Cancer Center in the region, 1 of only 57 in the nation to receive this distinction.

Base pay range: $58,656.00/yr - $86,000.00/yr

Position:
Clinical Research Coordinator - Cancer Center

Employment type:

Regular, Full-time;
Time Type:
Full time;
Rate Type:
Salary

• Under the direction of the principal investigator, recruit and educate potential patients for and evaluate potential patient eligibility for clinical trials.
• Maintain source documents and submit case report forms (CRFs) as required for 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.
• Assist clinical staff with phlebotomy and sample collection, processing, handling, and shipping as outlined in the protocol and within institutional/KUMC policy.
• Ensure adequate study supplies are maintained. Track study expenditures and submit reimbursement requests for study equipment, supplies and study participants.
• Prepare documentation and participate in study monitoring visits, reviews and audits. Provide written and verbal reports to Principal Investigator and Project Manager, as required.
• Participate in quality assurance activities by reviewing clinical data in medical record charts, assessing pharmacy compliance with protocol criteria and reviewing study documentation to ensure compliance with GCP guidelines and FDA CFR.
• Work closely with the Research Institute and Human Research Protection Program and have a working knowledge of KUMC policies and procedures.
• Attend continuing education, research and training seminars as requested by manager.

• 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 study budgets, contracts, and grant applications.
• Preferred Education:
  
  Bachelor’s degree.
• Certifications/Licenses:
  Certified Clinical Research Coordinator (CCRC);
  Certified Clinical Research Professional (CCRP).
• Skills:
  
  Communication, Organization, Multi-tasking.

Comprehensive benefits package begins day one for health, dental, and vision insurance; includes health expense accounts with employer contributions if participating in a qualifying health plan. Employer-paid life insurance, long-term disability, and additional voluntary insurance plans are available. Paid time off starts accruing on hire, with ten paid holidays and one discretionary day after six months. Bereavement, jury duty, military service, and parental leave are available after 12 months.

Retirement programs with generous employer contributions and additional voluntary retirement programs (457 or 403b) are available. More details: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..html

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