Clinical Research Coordinator 1

University of Miami•Miami, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The University of Miami/UHealth Department of Public Health is hiring a full-time Clinical Research Coordinator 1 in Miami, Florida. The coordinator will primarily support two studies: an American Cancer Society-funded study developing and testing an Acceptance and Commitment Therapy intervention to improve emotional wellbeing among Spanish-speaking Latina women with metastatic breast cancer, and a National Cancer Institute-funded multi-site study prospectively characterizing treatment side effects, toxicities, and quality of life among 416 diverse people with metastatic cancer beginning immune checkpoint inhibitor therapy. The role coordinates clinical and applied research activities, including participant screening and enrollment, study visits, data collection and management, research testing, regulatory documentation, and communication with study participants and research teams. The coordinator also supports qualitative and quantitative analyses, recruitment, interviews and focus groups, reporting, and dissemination of findings. Work is conducted in accordance with study protocols and applicable regulatory, University, and unit requirements, under supervision and in collaboration with the principal investigator and other team members.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
At least 1 year of relevant experience.
Spanish-English bilingualism.
Ability to learn new procedures, technologies, and protocols and adapt to changing priorities and work demands.
Ability to collaborate effectively and contribute to a team environment.
Proficiency with office software, technology, and relevant computer applications.
Strong written and verbal communication skills for interacting with colleagues and stakeholders.
Ability to conduct research assignments methodically and with attention to detail.
Strong interpersonal and professional skills.
Basic knowledge of cancer and cancer therapies.
Strong communication, interpersonal, organizational, and collaborative management skills.
Ability to communicate and interact effectively with physicians and other clinical staff.
Critical-thinking skills and ability to anticipate facilitators and barriers to progress.
Flexibility and commitment to working collaboratively with the principal investigator and team to meet project goals.
Skill in collecting, organizing, and analyzing complex qualitative and quantitative data.
Basic skills using SPSS or a comparable statistical program.
Ability to develop study materials independently while accepting feedback and making modifications.
Strong motivation to conduct research rigorously and with integrity.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in a relevant field.
Previous experience working with oncology patients.
Previous experience recruiting in clinical care settings.
Research Coordinator certification from the Association of Clinical Research Professionals or the Society of Clinical Research Associates; certification is optional.

Responsibilities

Review charts and pre-screen potential participants for eligibility, and coordinate simple clinical research protocols.
Maintain participant enrollment procedures according to study protocols.
Coordinate routine clinical study activities, including data collection and maintenance, study timelines, appointments, study visits, meetings, and project evaluation.
Perform moderate to complex research tests and experiments, adapting procedures for quality improvement under supervision.
Follow technical instructions for clinical research equipment and troubleshoot operational failures.
Observe and report adverse events to the principal investigator or supervisor, address adverse events according to protocol, and advocate for participants and quality standards.
Identify, report, and help resolve protocol deviations and unanticipated occurrences.
Follow applicable international, national, and local regulatory requirements and maintain study-specific regulatory binders.
Maintain required safety, equality, responsible conduct of research, continuing education, and research competency training.
Follow University and unit policies and procedures and safeguard University assets.
Recruit participants; collect and analyze data; and maintain databases.
Interpret study protocols and procedures, and assist in developing, maintaining, and implementing project standard operating procedures.
Carry out research activities according to protocols and assist with day-to-day and large-scale study management.
Coordinate research team meetings, including internal and external meetings, and prepare agendas.
Assist with study start-up and preparation of research materials, data collection instruments, and study documents.
Assist with REDCap setup and data management.
Coordinate and schedule on-site visits with organizations and assist with or lead on-site data collection, including field observation notes, interviews, and reviews of strategy workflows and SOPs.
Assist with data collection debriefs with the principal investigator and the principal investigator's delegate.
Assist with qualitative data analysis and data integration as directed by the principal investigator and delegate.
Conduct or assist with literature reviews, and coordinate and facilitate interviews and focus groups.
Coordinate or assist with recruitment of implementers and organizations.
Assist with American Cancer Society, National Institutes of Health, and University of Miami sponsored-award progress reports.
Collaborate with the principal investigator, collaborators, and staff to publish findings in refereed journals.
Hold weekly individual meetings with the supervisor and prepare detailed agendas as needed.
Lead or supervise extraction of clinical data from the EHR/EMR.
Advance job-related knowledge through education, training, or research as assigned.
Perform additional duties or responsibilities as necessary.