Level I - Clinical Research Coordinator
Bascom Palmer Eye Institute
Miami, FL
5x8 hrs, Days

Location: McKnight Vision Research Center

The University of Miami has an exciting opportunity for a Clinical Research Coordinator 1 with Bascom Palmer Eye Institute in Miami, Florida.

The Clinical Research Coordinator 1 serves as an entry level clinical research professional that has a basic foundation in clinical research through assigned responsibilities in data management or implementing clinical research protocols. This role exhibits increased learned skills and flexibility in performing duties and assumes responsibility for simple clinical research protocols and timelines.

CORE JOB FUNCTIONS

Performs chart review/pre-screening activities for study participant eligibility and coordination of simple clinical research protocols. Maintains enrollment procedures according to the protocol.

Coordinates routine activities of clinical studies including data collection and maintenance, planning study timelines, schedules appointments and study visits, meeting scheduling, and project evaluation.

Performs moderate to complex research tests/ experiments and adapts procedures for quality improvement under supervision.

Understands and follows technical instructions for operating clinical research equipment, problem solves when operational failures occur.

Assists in observing and informing the PI/supervisor of adverse events, including those reported by study participants.

Addresses adverse events per protocol, advocating for study participants and quality standards throughout the lifespan of the study.

Identifies, reports, and helps problem solve protocol deviations and unanticipated occurrences.

Follows the appropriate fundamental requirements of all international, national, and local regulatory bodies.

Knows the contents and maintenance of study-specific clinical research regulatory binders.

Maintains requisite skills and mandatory training in safety, equality, responsible conduct of research, continuing education, and research competencies.

Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.

CORE QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field

Experience:

Minimum 1 year of relevant experience

Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes:

Skill in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail.

Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work under pressure while meeting deadlines.

Ability to process and handle confidential information with discretion.

Ability to work evenings, nights, and weekends as necessary.

Commitment to the University’s core values.

Ability to work independently and/or in a collaborative environment.