Clinical Research Coordinator-Infectious Diseases-Jackson Medical Mall

University of Mississippi Medical Center • Jackson, MS

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Research Coordinator is responsible for managing, executing, and reporting clinical study results and supervising the research team. The role coordinates research studies within an assigned area or unit, directs participant enrollment, and ensures the integrity of study records. It also prepares and submits documentation for institutional and governmental grant progress reviews and budget monitoring.

The position oversees study recruitment, screening, enrollment, participant visits, study procedures, scheduling, documentation, and follow-ups. It ensures research staff understand study protocols and their responsibilities, oversees patient education and referrals, monitors study budgets and billings, and communicates with investigators, sponsors, regulatory agencies, and UMMC compliance personnel. The coordinator also prepares IRB documents and progress reports and maintains regulatory files and reports. The listed duties are general examples and may be changed or supplemented by management.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree.
• Two years of research administration or support experience.
• Excellent knowledge of good clinical practice and FDA regulations.
• Superior oral and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills for interacting effectively with patients, physicians, staff, and study sponsors.
• Knowledge and understanding of computer systems, tools, and programs.
• Ability to assume a leadership role in a team environment.
• Working knowledge of IRB submissions and amendments, patient screening, and consenting.
• Excellent organizational skills.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience in clinical trial research.

Responsibilities

• Manage recruitment, screening, enrollment, and study visits for eligible participants.
• Administer study-related procedures and instruments and direct participants to hospital and physician procedures.
• Ensure research personnel understand all components of study protocols and have clearly delineated roles and responsibilities.
• Oversee and manage participant scheduling, documentation, and follow-ups.
• Supervise patient education and referrals.
• Monitor study budgets and billings to ensure adequate funds and compliance with UMMC policies and federal regulations.
• Correspond with study investigators, sponsors, regulatory agencies, and UMMC compliance personnel about study documentation, records, data, and operations.
• Prepare IRB documents and progress reports.
• Oversee maintenance of regulatory documents, files, and reports.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level