Clinical Research Coordinator - Internal Medicine (Gastroenterology)

University of Kansas Medical Center•Kansas City, MO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Research Coordinator in the Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology and Liver Center supports clinical and translational research activities. This position collaborates with faculty investigators and research staff to support investigator‑initiated studies related to liver disease. The position works directly with research participants and assists with regulatory, operational, and data‑related aspects of clinical research, as well as activities related to liver specimen biobanking and distribution.

Requirements

Four (4) years of relevant experience. Education may be substituted for experience on a year-for-year basis.
Interpersonal skills
Communication
Computer skills
Attention to detail

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
Research certification preferred such as: Certified Clinical Research Coordinator (CCRC) or certification eligible Certified Clinical Research Professional (CCRP) or certification eligible
Experience with procedures related to clinical research.
Experience with laboratory safety and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

Recruit, evaluate, and educate participants regarding clinical trials following established procedures and protocols.
Conduct Informed Consent Interviews with participants and where required, participant families.
Document trial-related activities as directed and ensure study data is reported in a timely and accurate manner.
Coordinate study participant visit activities, including scheduling procedures, communicating with participants, and completing necessary basic study procedures.
Maintain trial regulatory documentation files, including correspondence with sponsor, KUMC IRB, and participant.
Assist faculty in preparation of IRB submissions and NIH human subjects’ sections.
Participate in liver and adipose specimen procurement activities in collaboration with the Liver Biorepository coordinator.
Collect, process, and store biological specimens.
Maintain database of samples and fill requests for samples.
Manage communications with outside investigators requesting tissues sample.

Benefits

health, dental, and vision insurance
health expense accounts with generous employer contributions
Employer-paid life insurance
long-term disability insurance
various additional voluntary insurance plans
Paid time off, including vacation and sick
ten paid holidays
One paid discretionary day is available after six months of employment
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
additional voluntary retirement programs (457 or 403b)