Clinical Research Coordinator 1
About The Position
The Department of Medicine at the University of Miami has a full-time opportunity for an entry-level clinical research professional on the UHealth campus. The Clinical Research Coordinator 1 supports simple clinical research protocols and timelines through data management and protocol implementation. The position coordinates study activities, collects and maintains data, supports participant enrollment and follow-up, and helps ensure studies meet protocol, regulatory, and quality requirements. Work is performed under supervision, including research testing and operation of clinical research equipment. The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package. UHealth is a university-based health system serving South Florida, Latin America, and the Caribbean, with patient care supported by research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
- At least 1 year of relevant experience.
- Ability to learn new procedures, technologies, and protocols and adapt to changing priorities and work demands.
- Ability to work collaboratively and contribute to a team environment.
- Proficiency with office software, technology, and relevant computer applications.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Responsibilities
- Review charts and pre-screen potential participants for study eligibility.
- Maintain participant enrollment procedures according to study protocols.
- Coordinate routine clinical study activities, including data collection and maintenance, timelines, appointments, study visits, meetings, and project evaluation.
- Perform research tests and experiments, including administering structured questionnaires, under supervision; adapt procedures for quality improvement as appropriate.
- Consent patients for study participation and make follow-up calls to collect information.
- Record data on case report forms from patients or medical records and enter it into Velos, REDCap, or other University of Miami-approved platforms.
- Assist with data cleaning and verification by comparing collected information with clinical sources such as medical records and case report forms.
- Prepare and maintain patient study binders, including copying forms and printing and filing medical records.
- Follow technical instructions for clinical research equipment and help resolve operational failures.
- Assist the study team with preparing PowerPoint presentations for regular meetings.
- Observe and report adverse events to the principal investigator or supervisor, address them according to protocol, and advocate for participant safety and study quality.
- 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.
- Perform other duties or responsibilities as necessary.
Benefits
- Medical benefits
- Dental insurance
- Tuition remission
- Comprehensive benefits package
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
