Job Description

Department:

SOM KC Neurosurgery

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Research

Position Title:

Clinical Research Coordinator

Job Family Group:

Professional Staff

Job Description Summary:

Provide administrative and research support for clinical research projects by working with the Research Institute, other departments, and outside entities cooperating in research efforts. Manage clinical research studies by coordinating and participating in a variety of complex activities involved in the collection, compilation, documentation and analysis of clinical research data. Work with research teams for protocol management and to ensure compliance with protocols guidelines, institutional policies and procedures, as well to strict adherence to the Good Clinical Practice Guideline. Interact with participants in clinical research studies. Identify problems and/or inconsistencies and monitor participants' progress including documenting and reporting adverse events. Participate in periodic quality assurance audits of protocols.

Job Description:

Required Qualifications

Education: Associate's degree plus two years of experience in a health-related field, or management. Experience may substitute for a degree on a year-to-year basis.

Work Experience: Must have 2 or more years' experience in clinical research.

Preferred Qualifications

Certifications: Certification by ACRP or SoCra as a clinical research coordinator.

Work Experience: Experience with understanding of database, spreadsheet and word processing software.

Skills:

* Excellent communication, writing, organizational, and presenting skills.

* Ability to interact with multidisciplinary teams including patients, families, physicians, and administrative staff.

Job Duties Outlined:

* Work closely with the Research Institute and Human Subjects Committee and having working knowledge of KUMC Research Committee, and KU Medical Center policies and procedures.

* Prepare and maintain trial regulatory documentation including correspondence with sponsor, KUMC Human Subject Committee, Clinical Research Administration and subjects. Assist in the preparation and maintenance of clinical trial contract documents and study budget.

* Ensure adequate study supplies are maintained. Responsible for tracking study expenditures and submitting reimbursement requests for study equipment, supplies and study participants.

* Under direction of PI, recruit and educate patients for clinical trials and evaluate potential patient eligibility for clinical trials. Perform subject visit procedures such as sample collection, processing, handling, shipping as required by protocol.

* Submit electronic case report form data as required by clinical trial. Recognize and report adverse events/serious adverse events to the FDA and sponsors. Prepare and maintain source documents and case report forms (CRF's) for clinical trials.

* Prepare documentation and participate in study monitoring visits, reviews and audits. Provide written and verbal reports to Principal Investigator and Project Manager as required.

* Work closely with and assist study investigators in the preparation of investigator-initiated study proposals and budgets.

* Attend continuing education, research, and training seminars.

* This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. It is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, duties, and assignments. Furthermore, job duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Required Documents:

* Resume/CV

* Cover Letter

Comprehensive Benefits Package:

Coverage begins on day one for health, dental, and vision insurance and includes health expense accounts with generous employer contributions if the employee participates in a qualifying health plan. Employer-paid life insurance, long-term disability insurance, and various additional voluntary insurance plans are available. Paid time off, including vacation and sick, begins accruing upon hire, plus ten paid holidays. One paid discretionary day is available after six months of employment, and paid time off for bereavement, jury duty, military service, and parental leave is available after 12 months of employment. A retirement program with a generous employer contribution and additional voluntary retirement programs (457 or 403b) are available.

Employee Type:

Regular

Time Type:

Full time

Rate Type:

Salary

Compensation Statement:

The pay range listed for this position is determined by our compensation program using market data and salary benchmarking. A combination of factors is considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, education, experience and training, qualifications relative to the requirements of the position, and funding. At the University of Kansas Medical Center, a reasonable estimate for the starting pay range will be the minimum to midpoint of the posted range, taking into account the combination of factors listed above.

Pay Range:

$58,000.00 - $86,000.00

Minimum

$58,000.00

Midpoint

$72,000.00

Maximum

$86,000.00

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