Research Study Co-ordinator (Fixed Term)

University of Cambridge; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Cambridge invites applications for a full-time Research Study Coordinator based at the Institute of Metabolic Science, Addenbrooke's Hospital, Cambridge. You will join a team led by Professor Roman Hovorka to support clinical studies on diabetes interventions, coordinating activities across several sites and ensuring robust documentation and regulatory compliance.

Ideal candidates will hold a Biomedical Science degree and have experience in study coordination, with strong

Qualifications

• Degree-level education in Biomedical Science or closely related discipline.
• Experience in study coordination.
• Experience with medical devices, stock inventories and equipment management would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate study activities in several multi-centre studies.
• Act as main contact for collaborating sites.
• Organise and maintain stocks of equipment for use in studies.
• Facilitate study meetings and discussions, virtual and in person.
• Produce meeting agenda, minutes and supporting presentation slides.
• Prepare documents for submission to ethical, regulatory and funding organisations.
• Maintain and monitor electronic records of study data.

Skills

Communication

Organisational skills

IT skills

GCP training

Education

Degree in Biomedical Science or related discipline

Job description

Applications are invited for a full-time Research Study Coordinator position. You will join a team led by Professor Roman Hovorka to work on research studies evaluating the artificial pancreas and/or other therapeutic intervention in type 1 and type 2 diabetes. We are seeking an enthusiastic, highly motivated person who wishes to pursue a career in clinical and translational research. You will be based at the Institute of Metabolic Science, Addenbrooke's Hospital, Cambridge Biomedical Campus, where you will join our team of scientists and clinical researchers working to translate findings into benefits for human health.

The ideal candidate would be educated to degree level in Biomedical Science or a closely related discipline and would have previous experience in study coordination. The successful applicant will be responsible for preparing and maintaining documentation related to clinical studies, communicating with ethics and regulatory bodies, communicating with external partners, organising meetings, reporting to funders and other external bodies, managing supplies and being involved in other relevant clinical study activities. Excellent communication, organisational and IT skills are therefore essential. Experience with medical devices, stock inventories and equipment management would be an advantage.

Candidates will be required to complete training in good clinical practice (GCP) at the time of appointment.

Key responsibilities of the post:

• Coordinate study activities in several multi-centre studies
• Act as main contact for collaborating sites
• Organise and maintain stocks of equipment for use in studies
• Facilitate study meetings and discussions, virtual and in person
• Produce meeting agenda, minutes and supporting presentation slides
• Prepare documents for submission to ethical, regulatory and funding organisations
• Maintain and monitor electronic records of study data

Informal enquiries may be made to Charlotte Boughton (Email: [e-mail], Tel: [phone])

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 1 years in the first instance.

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.