Clinical Research Coordinator I

Role Overview

• 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
• Organize complex projects, provide attention to detail, and communicate effectively
• 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
• Maintain and manage study files and research databases within established quality control and security protocols
• 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
• Maintain a working knowledge of the Code of Federal Regulations and the code of conduct for human research.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree plus 3 years general research experience, or
• High School diploma/GED plus 7 years general research experience
• Bachelor’s degree plus 3 years clinical research experience w/demonstrated proficiency in study planning/development, study coordination/management, and/or data collection, or
• 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 AND requires CCRP, CCRC, or equivalent professional certification
• Level 1 : Obtain CRS certification within 2 years of hire
• Level II : Obtain CRS certification within 2 years of hire
• Level III : CCRP, CCRC or equivalent professional certification required at hire. CRS certification required within 2 years of hire.

Benefits

• Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
• Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
• Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
• Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
• Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
• Career Training and Educational Opportunities
• Merchant Discounts
• Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy