clinical research coordinator ii - RioGrandeCity, United States - University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

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Posting Details
Position Information

Posting Number
SRGV7191

Working Title
CLINICAL RESEARCH COORDINATOR II

Number of Vacancies
1

Location
Harlingen, Texas

Department
School of Medicine / Neuro & Behavioral Health ISU

FTE
1.0

FLSA
Exempt

Scope of Job
To perform administrative and specialized activities associated with the conduct of clinical research trials and ongoing research projects.

Description of Duties

• Ensures compliance with research protocols, reviews case report forms and audits for accuracy with source documents, attends monitoring meetings with sponsors.
• Maintains research project databases, develops flow sheets and other study related documents, and completes source documents/case report forms.
• Interfaces with research participants, assesses eligibility and consents study participants according to protocol.
• Coordinates efforts between principal, sub-investigators, clinical research staff, central research administration, and medical practice and ancillary services.
• Schedules, coordinates, and participates in pre-site visits and site initiation visits, and coordinates study initiation.
• Maintains and monitors source documentation and appropriate forms as per protocol for quality and accuracy including participant records; assists with the quality assurance process.
• Mentors and provides guidance to less experienced research staff.
• Develops and maintains a working relationship with study monitor, attends and participates in campus coordinator workshops.
• Assists in processing and shipping lab specimens efficiently, cost effectively and accurately.
• Maintains supply inventory and equipment; maintains regulatory standards.
• Plans, coordinates and conducts investigator and clinical research staff trainings and meetings.
• Delivers trainings on research specific protocol amendments.
• Assists in developing patient/subject recruitment strategies.
• Conducts screenings for study participants.
• Administers questionnaires and interviews.
• Assists with clinical research budget preparation.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervision Received
General supervision from assigned supervisor.

Supervision Given
None.

Required Education
High School Diploma or equivalent.

Preferred Education
Associate or Bachelor's degree in Nursing, Physician Assistant, Psychology, Social Work, Medical Science or a related area from an accredited university.

Licenses/Certifications
Certified Clinical Research Professional (CCRP) through The Society of Clinical Research Associates (SOCRA) or Association of Clinical Research Professionals (ACRP), or eligible for certification.

Required Experience
Three (3) years of experience in clinical research in geriatrics, internal medicine, neurology, psychiatry or other closely related clinical experience.

Preferred Experience
Experience obtained in a health care setting. Experience in phlebotomy. Experience with IRB

Equipment
Use of standard medical/office/research equipment.

Working Conditions
Needs to be able to successfully perform all required duties. Healthcare/Clinic//Research/ Office environment; some travel and weekend work may be required. Exerting up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. UTRGV is a distributed institution, which requires presence at multiple locations throughout the Rio Grande Valley.

Other
Exceptional planning and organizational skills. Ability to communicate with a variety of stakeholders. Excellent interpersonal skills. Strong project management. Demonstrates leadership ability in mentoring others. Effectively prioritizes tasks. Demonstrated ability to work with multifunctional team to achieve project milestones.

Physical Capabilities
None.

Employment Category
Full-Time

Minimum Salary
Commensurate with Experience

Posted Salary
Commensurate with Experience

Position Available Date
12/04/2023

Grant Funded Position
Yes

If Yes, Provide Grant Expiration Date
06/30/2028

Posting Detail Information

EEO Statement
It is the policy of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley to promote and ensure equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or protected veteran status. In accordance with the requirements of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, our University is committed to comply with all government requirements and ensures non-discrimination in its education programs and activities, including employment. We encourage women, minorities and differently abled persons to apply for employment positions of interest.

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Additional Information
UTRGV is a distributed location institution and working location is subject to change based on need.
All UTRGV employees are required to have a criminal background check (CBC). Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Substitutions to the above requirements must have prior approval from the VP of HR & Talent Development .

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