Clinical Research Coordinator 1 - Psychology

University of Miami; Coral Gables (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Miami, College of Arts and Sciences, is seeking a full-time Clinical Research Coordinator 1 to join the Department of Psychology and the Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center in Coral Gables, FL.

The role focuses on coordinating behavioral health and cancer-focused research, with responsibilities including chart review, data management, protocol monitoring, and collaboration with study teams, clinicians, and participants.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field required.
• Minimum 1 year of relevant experience required.
• Learning Agility: Ability to learn new procedures, technologies, and protocols, and adapt to changing priorities and work demands.
• Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively with others and contribute to a team environment.
• Technical Proficiency: Skilled in using office software, technology, and relevant computer applications.
• Communication: Strong and clear written and verbal communication skills for interacting with colleagues and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Performs chart review/pre-screening activities for study participant eligibility and coordination of simple clinical research protocols. Maintains enrollment procedures according to the protocol.
• Coordinates routine activities of clinical studies including data collection and maintenance, planning study timelines, schedules appointments and study visits, meeting scheduling, and project evaluation.
• Performs moderate to complex research tests/ experiments and adapts procedures for quality improvement under supervision.
• Understands and follows technical instructions for operating clinical research equipment, problem solves when operational failures occur.
• Assists in observing and informing the PI/supervisor of adverse events, including those reported by study participants.
• Addresses adverse events per protocol, advocating for study participants and quality standards throughout the lifespan of the study.
• Follows the appropriate fundamental requirements of all international, national, and local regulatory bodies.

Skills

Learning Agility

Teamwork

Technical Proficiency

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field

Job description

The University of Miami, College of Arts and Sciences, has an exciting opportunity for a full time Clinical Research Coordinator 1 to work in Coral Gables, FL.

The Department of Psychology and the Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center have a new opportunity for a full-time Clinical Research Coordinator 1 to assist research projects focused on developing and testing patient-centered behavioral strategies to improve health and wellbeing in the context of cancer. This role provides an excellent opportunity for those interested in behavioral health and non-pharmacologic intervention trials in healthcare settings. The Clinical Research Coordinator 1 will have a foundation in clinical research through assigned responsibilities in data management and implementing clinical research protocols. This role assumes responsibility for clinical research protocols and timelines including the planning, coordinating, implementing, and monitoring of clinical research studies. The incumbent works closely with study team members, clinicians, study patients, and other study sites, and operates with the goal of advancing their expertise through continued education, training, and research.

Core responsibilities:

• Performs chart review/pre-screening activities for study participant eligibility and coordination of simple clinical research protocols. Maintains enrollment procedures according to the protocol.
• Coordinates routine activities of clinical studies including data collection and maintenance, planning study timelines, schedules appointments and study visits, meeting scheduling, and project evaluation.
• Performs moderate to complex research tests/ experiments and adapts procedures for quality improvement under supervision.
• Understands and follows technical instructions for operating clinical research equipment, problem solves when operational failures occur.
• Assists in observing and informing the PI/supervisor of adverse events, including those reported by study participants.
• Addresses adverse events per protocol, advocating for study participants and quality standards throughout the lifespan of the study.
• Identifies, reports, and helps problem solve protocol deviations and unanticipated occurrences.
• Follows the appropriate fundamental requirements of all international, national, and local regulatory bodies.
• Knows the contents and maintenance of study-specific clinical research regulatory binders.
• Maintains requisite skills and mandatory training in safety, equality, responsible conduct of research, continuing education, and research competencies.
• Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.

Department Specific Functions:

This position offers unique opportunities to learn about behavioral treatments and strategies and digital health interventions for promoting health behaviors, self-efficacy, and quality of life among adult patients in the context of cancer. The incumbent will work under the supervision of study investigators. As part of this role, additional opportunities may include assisting the study investigators with scholarly tasks including the preparation of scientific abstracts; conducting literature reviews and synthesizing relevant data; and conducting participant interviews.

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.

Core Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field required
• Minimum 1 year of relevant experience required
• Learning Agility: Ability to learn new procedures, technologies, and protocols, and adapt to changing priorities and work demands.
• Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively with others and contribute to a team environment.
• Technical Proficiency: Skilled in using office software, technology, and relevant computer applications.
• Communication: Strong and clear written and verbal communication skills for interacting with colleagues and stakeholders.

The University of Miami is recognized as one of the nation’s premier research institutions and academic health systems and is among the largest employers in South Florida.

With more than 20,000 faculty and staff, the University is committed to excellence and guided by a mission to positively impact the lives of students, patients, and communities locally and globally.

We are dedicated to fostering a culture where every individual feels valued and empowered to contribute meaningfully. United by shared values, the University community works together to build an environment defined by purpose, collaboration, and service.

The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.

Job Status:

Full time

Employee Type:

Staff