Clinical Research Coordinator I: Infectious Disease & Addiction

University of Alabama at Birmingham; Birmingham (AL); Hybrid; USD 44,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB), Psych - Behavioral Neurobiology, is seeking a Clinical Research Coordinator I.

This role supports clinical research at the intersection of infectious disease and addiction medicine, involving individuals with substance use disorders and those at risk for infectious diseases. Responsibilities include coordination of study activities, regulatory compliance, and communication across teams.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor's degree in public health, biology, health sciences, psychology, social work, or a similar discipline preferred.
• The ability to learn and apply clinical research principles and regulatory requirements.
• Experience in a healthcare, research, public health, social services, or related setting preferred.
• Experience interacting with study participants and performing data collection or administrative tasks is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Recruits, screens, consents, and enrolls participants for research studies focused on infectious diseases and substance use.
• Coordinates study visits, maintains participant engagement and retention, and serves as a primary point of contact for study participants.
• Collects, enters, and manages study data.
• Maintains study records and regulatory documentation.
• Supports data quality assurance and reporting requirements for grant-funded research activities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Participant interaction

Education

Bachelor's degree in public health or related field

Job description

The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB), Psych - Behavioral Neurobiology, is seeking a Clinical Research Coordinator I.

This role supports clinical research at the intersection of infectious disease and addiction medicine, involving individuals with substance use disorders and those at risk for infectious diseases. Responsibilities include coordination of study activities, regulatory compliance, and communication across teams.