Clinical Research Coordinator I

University of Arkansas•Fort Smith, AR

18h•Onsite

About The Position

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education, research, and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization, focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans. This position will be directly responsible for facilitating and coordinating the daily clinical research activities for multiple research studies, working closely with investigators, research sponsors, contract research organization representatives, research staff, and UAMS institutional oversight offices. Position must be able to organize complex projects, provide attention to detail, and communicate effectively. The position will be responsible for participant recruitment, screening, consent, data collection including administration of survey instruments and collection of biometrics, management of records, generation of reports and management of the day-to-day operations of the research projects including scheduling and appointment reminder calls. He/She will maintain and manage study files and research databases within established quality control and security protocols. Will apply knowledge of local policies, federal regulations, and guidelines in support of an assigned clinical trial portfolio and the objectives of the Rural Research Network. Contributes information and ideas related to areas of responsibility as part of a cross functional team. Ensures effective and efficient workflow and adherence to quality standards for staff/program and self. Position maintains a working knowledge of the Code of Federal Regulations and the code of conduct for human research. This position is located in Fort Smith, Arkansas.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree plus 3 years general research experience, or High School diploma/GED plus 7 years general research experience
Proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment
Obtain CRS certification within 2 years of hire

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree plus 3 years clinical research experience w/demonstrated proficiency in study planning/development, study coordination/management, and/or data collection
Bachelor’s degree plus 5 years clinical research experience w/demonstrated proficiency in study planning/development, study planning/development, study coordination/management and data collection
CCRP, CCRC, or equivalent professional certification required at hire
CRS certification required within 2 years of hire

Responsibilities

Facilitating and coordinating the daily clinical research activities for multiple research studies
Working closely with investigators, research sponsors, contract research organization representatives, research staff, and UAMS institutional oversight offices
Organizing complex projects
Providing attention to detail
Communicating effectively
Participant recruitment, screening, and consent
Data collection including administration of survey instruments and collection of biometrics
Management of records
Generation of reports
Management of the day-to-day operations of the research projects including scheduling and appointment reminder calls
Maintaining and managing study files and research databases within established quality control and security protocols
Applying knowledge of local policies, federal regulations, and guidelines in support of an assigned clinical trial portfolio and the objectives of the Rural Research Network
Contributing information and ideas related to areas of responsibility as part of a cross functional team
Ensuring effective and efficient workflow and adherence to quality standards for staff/program and self
Maintaining a working knowledge of the Code of Federal Regulations and the code of conduct for human research