CLINICAL RESEARCH COORDINATOR I

University of Alabama at Birmingham; University (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A university in Florida is seeking a Clinical Research Coordinator I to manage the daily operations of clinical studies. Responsibilities include enrolling participants, maintaining study calendars, collecting data, and communicating with partners. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in a health-related field and at least two years of clinical study experience. This role requires strong organizational and communication skills, flexibility, and a passion for research in addiction studies. Work is onsite during normal daytime hours.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferably in a health-related field or a master's degree in a health-related field.
• At least two years of experience with clinical study.
• High degree of organizational skill and ability to work 40 hours per week.

Responsibilities

• Serve as coordinator for studies.
• Support screening and participant eligibility determination.
• Collect and record data, recruit and perform follow-up with participants.

Skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Data entry and analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in a health-related field

Master's degree in a health-related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Oracle

IRAP

Greenphire

Job description

Clinical Research Coordinator I (T233901)

The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB), Psych - Behavioral Neurobiology, is seeking a Clinical Research Coordinator I. This position supports and reports to the Principal Investigators (PI). Under general PI supervision, this individual operates with a high degree of independence and is responsible for all day‑to‑day operations of the study as well as supporting the study's goals and objectives, providing administrative support (such as coordinating daily activities and scheduling), and communicating with the study partner at Michigan State University. In collaboration with other study team members, this individual coordinates the study, including participant follow‑ups. This individual is a general resource to other team members as well as regulatory processes, as requested by the IRB and funding agency.

General Responsibilities

To serve as coordinator for studies and provide support to other team members within the confines of the protocol as directed.

To support screening and participant eligibility determination, working with more senior team members to ensure compliance.

To conduct activities in accordance with the protocol, regulations and Good Clinical Practice (GCP).

To assist with the study life cycle from start‑up to closure, i.e., collecting and recording data, recruiting and performing follow‑up with participants, scheduling visits and assisting in coordination of lab and fieldwork.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Enroll prospective subjects and perform data collection confidentially according to research protocols.
• Maintain a central calendar for study tracking and timelines.
• Collect and record preliminary data for research programs.
• Communicate and coordinate with MSU as protocols outline.
• Perform data entry, cleaning, and analysis.
• Schedule research staff meetings as identified by the PIs.
• Draft and write study results and present them if desired.
• Order and maintain supplies necessary to perform studies.
• Compile documents and equipment for use in data collection activities.
• Coordinate with others pertinent to the project.
• Create and organize study files, data storage during study, and archives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferably in a health‑related field (e.g., Public Health, Psychology) or a master's degree in a health‑related field.
• At least two years of experience with clinical study.
• High degree of organizational skill and ability to work 40 hours per week, flexible with participant scheduling.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook), Oracle, IRAP, and Greenphire.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational and communication skills.
• Detail‑oriented, proactive, and professional, with a strong sense of accountability.
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment.
• Experience with coordinating federal grants and public health/clinical research.
• Willingness to perform teamwork and passion for human studies in addiction.
• CITI IRB training will be required upon hire.

Additional Information

Shift: Day/1st Shift. Work arrangement: Onsite. Primary location: University. Job category: Clinical Research. Employee status: Regular.

UAB is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex (including pregnancy), genetic information, age, disability, and veteran's status. As required by Title IX, UAB prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to UAB's Assistant Vice President and Senior Title IX Coordinator. The Title IX notice of nondiscrimination is located at uab.edu/titleix.