Clinical Research Coordinator 2 (Full Time) - Ophthalmology, BPEI - Miami, FL

University of Miami; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Tuition remission

Job summary

The Bascom Palmer Eye Institute at the University of Miami is seeking a Clinical Research Coordinator2 to support the McKnight Vision Research Center in Miami. The role focuses on recruitment, data collection, specimen handling, and study coordination across multiple trials.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree, at least two years of clinical research experience, and strong organizational skills, with flexibility to work evenings or weekends as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field is required.
• Minimum 2 years of relevant clinical research experience.
• Ability to work independently or in a collaborative environment.
• Commitment to accuracy, confidentiality, and timelines.

Responsibilities

• Assist in participant recruitment, retention, and eligibility screening.
• Perform study procedures, data collection, and daily operational tasks.
• Collect, process, and ship specimens per protocol and regulatory standards.
• Maintain regulatory files, source documents, and study binders.
• Assist with informed consent and study visits and coordinate with sponsors.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organization

Attention to detail

Time management

Independence or collaboration

Flexibility (evenings/weekends)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field

Job description

Clinical Research Coordinator2

The Bascom Palmer Eye Institute is currently seeking a full time Clinical Research Coordinator2 to work at the McKnight Vision Research Center in Miami.

Core Job Functions

• Assists in participant recruitment and retention activities and assists in screening potential study participants for eligibility.
• Performs study procedures, routine tests, data collection/recording, and daily operations of moderate risk clinical research protocols.
• Collects, processes, packs, and ships specimens according to protocol, applicable standards and regulations.
• Maintains study binders and filings according to protocol requirements, UM and department policy.
• Distributes study drug materials according to practice standards and clinical credentials as delegated by the Principal Investigator.
• Monitors, documents, reports, and follows-up on study unanticipated/adverse events and protocol deviations.
• Assists in implementing protocol amendments under direct supervision of the Principal Investigator.
• Assists with study orientation and protocol related in-services to research team and clinical staff.
• Monitors protocol implementation and study progress; keeps investigators fully apprised of study progress; submits progress reports according to established schedule.
• Learns the research team and assists with communications/interactions with sponsor, data coordinating centers, compliance monitors, collaborators, investigators’ academic administrative personnel, and departments.
• Assists in administrative tasks of study personnel including orientation, documenting core competencies, certification mandates, safety/responsible conduct of research education, and performance reviews.
• Adheres to cultural competency guidelines; implements strategies to meet study participants’ needs for language translation, health literacy, etc.
• Follows the appropriate fundamental requirements of all international, national, and local regulatory bodies.
• 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

• Establishes patient/participant screening procedures with Principal Investigator and obtains relevant medical information from patient clinic charts/medical records.
• Ability to handle multiple clinical trials with several principal investigators.
• Serves as back up study coordinator to other clinical trials.
• Obtains informed consent from patients/study participants and documents the process in alignment with policies and procedures.
• Recruits patients referred by physicians, schedules study appointments, prepares for and conducts study visits in the clinic.
• Processes and ships participant biological samples to central labs according to safety regulations.
• Collaborates with the research pharmacy to dispense study medication and maintain unmasked study records.
• Completes corrections/queries required at audits/monitor visits and takes action to correct deviations, as needed.
• Establishes/maintains contact with patients/participants, health care providers, community agencies, and study sponsors.
• Updates appropriate agencies (such as sponsors, IRB, etc.) regarding current status of research project.
• Provides in-service education to study team members about research protocols.
• Enters data into electronic data capture system within specified timelines and meets sponsor’s data lock deadlines.
• Maintains study regulatory files, including delegation of authority logs, training records, and sponsor correspondence.
• Maintains participant files, including informed consent forms, source documents, and participant compensation/reimbursement records.
• Prepares and submits annual continuing reviews to the Institutional Review Board (IRB).
• Notifies IRB of protocol amendments, safety reports, and reportable information in compliance with applicable regulations.
• Implements research protocols and monitors participant and study team adherence.
• Invoices sponsor and performs study account reconciliation with the research administration team.
• Travels to sponsored Investigator Meetings out of state, as needed.
• Flexibility to travel to all Bascom Palmer Eye Institute sites, as needed.
• 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.
• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience.
• Skill in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail.
• Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work under pressure while meeting deadlines.
• Ability to process and handle confidential information with discretion.
• Ability to work evenings, nights, and weekends as necessary.
• Commitment to the University’s core values.
• Ability to work independently and/or in a collaborative environment.

Benefits and Compensation

• The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.

Job Status: Full time Employee Type: Staff

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