Job Title 

The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB), O'Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center is seeking a Clinical Research Coordinator I.

The O'Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center is one of 51 NCI-designated comprehensive cancer centers in the United States and is the only one in Alabama and in the Deep South region. A comprehensive designation also means UAB Medicine patients have access to leading-edge treatments or clinical trials that they may not otherwise have at local community hospitals or smaller cancer centers. For many, an NCI designation can hold the key to survival. On campus and around Birmingham, the O'Neal Cancer Center is a significant part of our economic powerhouse. The O'Neal Cancer Center powers more than 400 scientists and physician-scientists, cares for 20,000 patients annually, and is home to more than 160 employees, plus all the physicians and clinical staff engaged in cancer patient care. The link to our website is: https://www.uab.edu/onealcancercenter/ 

Please attach a current resume with this application.

General Responsibilities

• To serve as coordinator for studies and provide support to other team members within the confines of the protocol as directed.
• To support screening and participant eligibility determination, working with more senior team members to ensure compliance.
• To conduct activities in accordance with the protocol, regulations and Good Clinical Practice (GCP).
• To assist with the study life cycle from start-up to closure, i.e., collecting and recording data, recruiting and performing follow-up with participants, scheduling visits and assisting in coordination of lab and fieldwork.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

1. Collects and documents data for clinical research programs. Recruits and performs follow-up with research participants as protocols outline. Schedules visits according to research protocols.
2. Assists in the coordination of lab and fieldwork. Coordinates appointments for additional procedures as necessary. Prepares for and participates in study monitoring visits. Assists with correcting findings. Participates in study meetings and conference calls.
3. Assists with the completion of Case Report Forms (CRF) according to protocol.
4. May assist with the development of protocols and standard operating procedures (SOPs) for data.
5. Performs administrative duties in support of research conduction as needed.
6. Prepares source documentation for review with investigators.
7. May assist in compiling, editing, and proofing written reports for both internal and external administrative offices.
8. May use Electronic Data Capture (EDC) systems necessary for operations under supervision.
9. Performs other duties as assigned.

Annual Salary Range:     $43,890 - $71,320

High School diploma or GED required.

Preferences

• Prefer candidates with a bachelor's and two (2) years’ experience working in a clinical setting.
• Knowledge of clinical trial processes, data collection, and data entry.
• Knowledge of medical terminology. 
• Experience with recruiting and performing follow-up with research participants as protocols outline.
• Knowledge of protocols and standard operating procedures (SOPs) for data quality assurance.  Knowledge of Microsoft Office products.
• Written and verbal communication skills.
• Data entry skills

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