Clinical Research Coordinator I - Tucson, United States - The University of Arizona

Description

Clinical Research Coordinator I (Part-Time) Posting Number req19310 Department College of Nursing Department Website Link Location University of Arizona Health Sciences Address 1305 N. Martin Ave, Tucson, AZ 85721 USA Position Highlights

The primary role of this Clinical Research Coordinator position is to recruit participants and coordinate daily and routine operations for a 5-year clinical trial funded by the National Cancer Institute with breast cancer survivors and their supportive partners who will receive wellness interventions through Zoom. Position responsibilities include coordinating recruitment and routine research activities as specified by study protocol, communicating with participants for routine study reminders addressing basic study questions, and routine monitoring of data collection in electronic platforms like REDCap.

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Duties & Responsibilities

Working closely with the Principal Investigator and others, coordinate study recruitment efforts conducted locally and nationally. Recruit study participants.

Oversee study screening and enrollment procedures conducted through REDCap.

Communicate with prospective and enrolled participants to address basic study questions.

Communicate with enrolled participants to inform them of intervention arm assignment, and to remind participants to complete study assessments and interventions.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Excellent communication skills, both in-person and by technology.

Exceptional organization skills.

Ability to multitask.

Ability to work in both traditional office and at-home office settings.

Excellent ability to use common productivity tools including Microsoft Word and Excel, and Zoom.

Demonstrates basic knowledge about best practices for conducting clinical trial research.

Demonstrates ability to interact with cancer survivors and their family members as well as others who may be experiencing distress in a kind and appropriate manner.

Strong interpersonal skills.

Ability to multi-task, take the initiative, and work well within a small research team.

Ability to work independently.

Complexity of Work:

Problems encountered will be varied but will generally be with precedent. Resolving problems may require some analysis and interpretation, requiring innovation and creativity.

There will be an expectation to work independently, however in the event that a problem is without precedent, or a solution is not apparent, the Principal Investigator should be contacted for prompt assistance.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or equivalent advanced learning attained through professional level experience required.

One (1) year of relevant work experience in a clinical setting required.

Preferred Qualifications

Prior experience working as a data collector or clinical coordinator for a clinical trial in cancer survivors, or other at-risk population.

Prior experience with REDCap and SPSS is very desirable.

FLSA Non-Exempt Full Time/Part Time Part Time Number of Hours Worked per Week Job FTE - Work Calendar Fiscal Job Category Research Benefits Eligible No Benefits Rate of Pay $ - $ Compensation Type hourly rate Grade 6 Compensation Guidance The Rate of Pay Field represents the University of Arizona's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. The University considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, and internal equity.

The Grade Range Minimum, Midpoint, and Maximum Fields listed below represent a full range of career compensation growth over time in this position and grade. Each unit typically sets starting pay between minimum and midpoint upon hire. The university offers compensation growth opportunities within its career architecture. To learn more about compensation, please review our and our . Grade Range Minimum $ Grade Range Midpoint $ Grade Range Maximum $ Career Stream and Level PC1 Job Family Clinical Research Job Function Research Type of criminal background check required: Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive) Number of Vacancies 1 Target Hire Date 5/6/2024 Expected End Date Contact Information for Candidates Thaddeus Pace | Open Date 4/19/2024 Open Until Filled Yes Documents Needed