Clinical Research Coordinator I

University of Florida • Gainesville, FL

4d • $46,000 - $55,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The University of Florida Diabetes Institute (UFDI) is seeking a qualified and enthusiastic individual to coordinate research and patient participation for the Diabetes STEPS program, a statewide program seeking to increase screening for type 1 diabetes throughout the state of Florida. This individual will work in a team setting and under the supervision of UFDI STEPS clinical research managers. Job duties include recruiting study participants, collecting and managing data, and performing phlebotomy on patients being screened for type 1 diabetes.

Requirements

• Associate's degree or an allied health professional degree in an appropriate area and one year of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with the pediatric population, or general work experience with children.
• Phlebotomy experience or certification
• Proficiency with Word, Excel, Web navigation tools and programs, databasing and general computer functioning
• Strong written and verbal communication
• IRB/Regulatory experience
• Some knowledge about Type 1 Diabetes, including pump and CGM
• Ability to work independently and ability to collaborate with faculty and staff at multiple levels

Responsibilities

• Recruit and consent eligible participants into multiple studies in the UFDI. This includes collecting and entering data into EMR platforms and internal UFDI databases. Maintain HIPAA, IRB, and other regulatory requirements throughout all activities.
• Perform phlebotomy on screened participants in clinics around the UF campus, the greater Gainesville area, and at screening events across Florida.
• Follow-up and management of remote participants across the state of Florida and those participating in several longitudinal studies. This includes coordinating shipment of biological specimens and some laboratory processing.
• Maintains and creates study source documents and electronic databases; reports adverse events; understands Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and regulatory compliance; educates subjects and family on protocols and study scope; complies with institutional policies, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and guidelines. Prepares and submits documents related to research protocols to both internal (UF-IRB, UF-CTC office, UF-OCR, etc.) and external (FDA, WIRB, etc.) organizations as required.
• This position will perform ad hoc assignments as assigned by the supervisor.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree