Clinical Research Coordinator

Position: Clinical Research Coordinator 3

Job Summary

The Clinical Research Coordinator 3 (CRC3) is a full‑time, staff position at UHealth/UHealth medical campus in Miami, FL. The CRC3 is an experienced clinical research professional responsible for planning, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating multiple clinical research protocols across the UHealth System. The role manages the daily operations of multiple studies, oversees protocol development and initiation, ensures regulatory compliance, mentors Junior CRCs, and coordinates study activities and personnel.

Core

Job Functions

• Coordinate the implementation of multiple complex clinical research protocols.
• Develop SOPs and templates with guidance from the PI/Clinical Research Manager.
• Oversee and facilitate eligibility screening and study recruitment activities; implement strategies to increase accrual.
• Manage sample processing, packing, and shipping according to protocol, applicable standards, and regulations.
• Plan and operationalize strategies to monitor, document, report, and follow up on unanticipated occurrences and protocol deviations.
• Develop and implement preventive and corrective actions.
• Disseminate and assure adherence to study‑related clinical research best practices and scientific manuals.
• Assume leadership in protocol implementation and study progress, keeping investigators apprised of milestones and barriers.
• Provide ethical guidance and refer ethical conflicts to the Research Ethics Team.
• Organize and manage site visits and internal/external auditing activities.
• Coordinate research team meetings and ensure effective communication across the board.
• Synchronize study visits/procedures with data collection schedules.
• Coordinate compilation of information for research reports, peer‑reviewed publications, and sponsor updates.
• Develop strategies to disseminate findings to clinical personnel, professional audiences, and stakeholders.
• Follow all regulatory bodies’ requirements and maintain mandatory training.
• Adhere to University and unit‑level policies and safeguard University assets.

Key Responsibilities

Supports the PI and Research Director in the implementation of multiple complex clinical research protocols, serving as the primary steward of study data. Provides leadership in protocol implementation and study progress, developing SOPs, study manuals, and templates. Oversees eligibility screening, recruitment, and accrual strategies. Monitors, documents, reports, and follows up on protocol deviations. Leads a Data Compliance team for the Crane Lab, supervising junior CRCs and interns.

Data

Stewardship and Analytics

Serves as the primary custodian of study data, ensuring data integrity, version control, and secure access. Oversees database management, data entry quality, cleaning, error resolution, and alignment with study data dictionaries. Generates curated datasets, prepares interim reports, and creates data visualizations and dashboards.

Scientific Dissemination and Scholarly Activity

Coordinates research reports, sponsor updates, and publications. Contributes data analyses, tables, figures, and methodological sections to manuscripts, posters, and conference presentations. Serves as lead or co‑author on manuscripts and abstracts, coordinating writing timelines.

Department Specific Qualifications

• Education:
  
  Master’s degree in Epidemiology, Public Health, or similar.
• Experience:
  
  Minimum 4 Years Relevant Experience.
• Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes:
  Excellent organizational, communication, and leadership skills; strong skills in data quality assurance, cleaning, and management of study datasets.

Education and Certification

• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• Certification:
  Current Research Coordinator certification by the Association of Clinical Research Professionals or Society of Clinical Research Associates for a minimum of 6 months required.
• Experience:
  
  Minimum 4 Years Of Relevant Experience.
• Skills:
  
  Skill in collecting, organizing and analyzing data; ability to recognize, analyze, and solve a variety of problems; ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work under pressure while meeting deadlines; ability to process and handle confidential information with discretion; ability to work independently and/or in a collaborative environment.

Benefits and Compensation

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

Equal Opportunity Employer

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 categories protected by Federal law.

Job Details

Job Status:
Full time
Employee Type:
Staff
Pay Grade: A10

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