Coord,Research - req# 32832

The Department ofDermatology is seeking a Research Coordinator with exceptional verbal andwritten communication skills to join a diverse team of clinical investigators. This position supports and augments theinvestigators in the conduct of dermatology clinical trials recruiting subjectsfor a variety of research on topics. The successful applicant would recruit andcoordinate research subject enrollment and investigational productadministration, follow-up and data entry, compile and report safety informationas needed to the local IRB, sponsors and regulatory agencies and maintain theinvestigator site files.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Screen and recruits subjects and coordinates follow-up activities to meet aggressive enrollment targets; collects, processes, and assists in the compilation and verification of research data, sample, and/or specimens, following strict protocol and detailed instructions.
• Conducts and records face-to-face and/or telephone interview with subjects, in accordance with predetermined interview protocol, data collection procedures, and documentation standards.
• Coordinates nurses, pharmacists and technical staff in the completion of protocol requirements and maintain enrollment documentation adequate to demonstrate protocol adherence.
• Maintains the study related documentation in the investigator site file in compliance with federal regulatory guidelines.
• Performs data analysis and interpretation, as specifically assigned; may utilize specialized analytical equipment and/or instrumentation, or specified statistical data analysis programs software.
• Organizes clinical in-service trainings, investigational team meetings and informational sessions to support study adherence; coordinates research equipment setup, operation, and maintenance.
• Communicates with internal stakeholders, sponsors and regulatory agencies (ie IRB) as needed to facilitate study activities and participates in regular departmental and study team meetings to report of study progress and deliverables.

See the Position Description for additional information.

• Successful candidate must submit to a post-offer, pre-employment physical examination and medical history check. Additional health screenings may be required, dependent on the nature of the research conducted, as determined by Employee Occupational Health Services.
• Employees who provide services or work in patient care or clinical areas are required to be in compliance with the University's influenza vaccination requirement.
• All regular, non-temporary positions assigned to this classification are represented by a labor union and subject to the terms and conditions of the US-UNM Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Bachelor's degree; at least 1 year of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.

Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in using Electronic Data Capture/Collection (EDC) software (REDCap, Medidata, Firecrest, Signant Health etc.)
• Experience working with Protected Health Information (PHI)
• Experience in identifying and recruiting research subjects
• Very strong verbal and written communication skills
• Microsoft Office products including spreadsheets (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
• Experience with preparation and submission of IRB documents for review and approval
• Experience with ClickEra or other eResearch portals
• Experience with hands-on patient care (vital sign collection, phlebotomy, centrifuge)
• Delivering oral presentations to small groups

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