Clinical Research Coordinator

The department of Psychiatry has an exciting opportunity for a full-time Clinical Research Coordinator 1 (CRC1), who will report to Dr. Vilma Gabbay and serve on projects with a multidisciplinary and collaborative team. Projects include innovative MRI-based imaging approaches, investigations of neuroinflammation, and the use of behavioral paradigms to probe reward processing in mood and anxiety disorders in adults and adolescents.

CRC1s will gain excellent clinical and research experience with potential for publication.

The coordinator will handle the process of conducting research studies and related projects. Responsibilities include recruitment, screening, psychiatric assessment, data collection, analysis, and management using electronic data capture systems; interaction with patients’ treatment teams, imaging acquisition, and manuscript preparation. The CRC1 will ensure studies are conducted according to protocol design, report deviations, maintain study files (regulatory documents, correspondence, case report forms, data files), and perform regulatory compliance activities such as IRB submissions, sponsor mandates, and other regulatory requirements.

• Performs chart review/pre-screening activities for study participant eligibility and coordination of simple clinical research protocols; maintains enrollment procedures according to the protocol.
• Coordinates routine activities of clinical studies including data collection and maintenance, planning study timelines, scheduling appointments and study visits, meeting scheduling, and project evaluation.
• Performs moderate to complex research tests/experiments and adapts procedures for quality improvement under supervision.
• Understands and follows technical instructions for operating clinical research equipment and problem solves when operational failures occur.
• Assists in observing and informing the PI/supervisor of adverse events, including those reported by study participants.
• Addresses adverse events per protocol, advocating for study participants and quality standards throughout the study lifecycle.
• Identifies, reports, and helps problem solve protocol deviations and unanticipated occurrences.
• Follows the appropriate fundamental requirements of all international, national, and local regulatory bodies.
• Knows the contents and maintenance of study-specific clinical research regulatory binders.
• Maintains requisite skills and mandatory training in safety, equality, responsible conduct of research, continuing education, and research competencies.
• Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field required.
• Minimum 1 year of relevant experience.

• Skill in completing assignments accurately with attention to detail.
• Ability to analyze, organize, and prioritize work under pressure while meeting deadlines.
• Ability to process and handle confidential information with discretion.
• Ability to work evenings, nights, and weekends as necessary.
• Commitment to the University’s core values.
• Ability to work independently and/or in a collaborative environment.

The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.

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The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.

Job Status: Full time

Employee Type: Staff

Pay Grade: A8

Entry level

Full-time

Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

Higher Education