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Clinical Research Coordinator 1

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The University of Miami/UHealth Department of SCCC has an exciting opportunity for a Full Time Clinical Research Coordinator 1 to work at our UHealth Medical Campus. The CRC1 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, schedules 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, 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 lifespan of the study. 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.

CORE JOB FUNCTIONS 1. Performs chart review/pre-screening activities for study participant eligibility and coordination of simple clinical research protocols. Maintains enrollment procedures according to the protocol. 2. Coordinates routine activities of clinical studies including data collection and maintenance, planning study timelines, schedules appointments and study visits, meeting scheduling, and project evaluation. 3. Performs moderate to complex research tests/ experiments and adapts procedures for quality improvement under supervision. 4. Understands and follows technical instructions for operating clinical research equipment, problem solves when operational failures occur. 5. Assists in observing and informing the PI/supervisor of adverse events, including those reported by study participants. 6. Addresses adverse events per protocol, advocating for study participants and quality standards throughout the lifespan of the study. 7. Identifies, reports, and helps problem solve protocol deviations and unanticipated occurrences. 8. Follows the appropriate fundamental requirements of all international, national, and local regulatory bodies. 9. Knows the contents and maintenance of study-specific clinical research regulatory binders. 10. Maintains requisite skills and mandatory training in safety, equality, responsible conduct of research, continuing education, and research competencies. 11. Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University as

Department Specific Functions

• Assist the study investigators and work collaboratively in the preparation of IRB, NIH and other organization regulatory compliance reports.
• Perform study-related tasks including participant recruitment and scheduling, administration of all measures, screening tools, intervention operationalization, and lead retention efforts.
• Maintain and expand collaborative relationships with cancer clinics, physicians, and nurses and Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Clinic.
• Providing research support to Principal Investigators assisting with maintenance of databases, coordinating biweekly research meetings, assisting with literature reviews/searches and manuscript preparation.
• Facilitate sample processing and storage.
• Oversee CITI-training in the Protection of Human Participants and OSHA-mandated training related to the handling of physiological specimens.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish required.

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.

CORE QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Bachelor’s degree in relevant field a such as Public Health, Nutrition Science, Exercise Physiology or Kinesiology, Nursing Science, or Health Promotion

Certification and Licensing: CCRC, CCRP, or CCRA preferred

Experience: Minimum 1 year of relevant experience in research required

Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes:

• Skill in completing assignments accurately and 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 of Miami’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.

UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for.

Patient safety is a top priority. As a result, during the Influenza ("the flu") season (September through April), the University Of Miami Miller School Of Medicine requires all employees who provide ongoing services to patients, work in a location (all Hospitals and clinics) where patient care is provided, or work in patient care or clinical care areas, to have an annual influenza vaccination. Failure to meet this requirement will result in rescinding or termination of employment.

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. Click here for additional information.

The University of Miami is one of America's top research universities located in one of the most dynamic and multicultural cities in the world.

A vibrant and diverse academic and healthcare community, the University of Miami and the University of Miami Health System (“UHealth”) have rapidly progressed to become one of the nation’s top research universities and academic medical centers in the nation. The mission of the University of Miami is to transform lives through education, research, innovation, and service

The University comprises 12 schools and colleges serving undergraduate and graduate students in more than 350 majors and programs. Visit welcome.miami.edu/about-um to learn more about our points of pride.

Bascom Palmer Eye Institute is ranked the #1 eye hospital in the USA and offers some of the nation's premiere eye doctors to treat every eye condition for adults. Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer, part of the Miller School of Medicine, received the prestigious National Cancer Institute designation in 2019. With more than $413 million in research and sponsored program expenditures annually, the University of Miami is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities (AAU). Only 3 percent of four-year institutions in the nation are invited to join the AAU, which recognizes breadth and quality of research and scholarship. While the majority of this work is housed at the Miller School of Medicine, investigators conduct hundreds of studies in other areas, including marine science, engineering, education, and psychology.

The University of Miami and UHealth have also ranked among the Forbes Best Employers and Best Employers for Women on several occasions, most recently in 2022.

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With more than 17,000 faculty and staff, the University strives for excellence and is driven by a powerful mission to transform and impact the lives of its students, patients, members of the community, and people across the globe.

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