CLINICAL RESEARCH COORDINATOR II (8)

UAB Medicine; University (FL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

UAB Medicine is seeking a Clinical Research Coordinator II to oversee study coordination within the O’Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center. The role supports screening, data collection, patient follow-up, and coordination of lab work, ensuring protocol adherence and regulatory compliance.

The candidate will assist in study feasibility, budget considerations, and SOP development while mentoring junior staff and maintaining documentation for regulatory bodies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field required; three years of related experience preferred.
• Clinical research experience preferred.
• Ability to lead others in coordinating oncology trials and navigate regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Serve as coordinator for studies and support team members within protocol scope.
• Screen participants for eligibility and assist with consent processes per guidelines.
• Manage data collection, scheduling, and coordination of labs and study activities.
• Prepare and submit regulatory documents (IRB, IND, FDA) as needed.
• Mentor junior staff and ensure compliance with GCP and study protocols.

Skills

Clinical research experience

Leadership skills

Regulatory compliance knowledge

Problem-solving skills

Organizational skills

Written and verbal communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Job description

CLINICAL RESEARCH COORDINATOR II (3) (T234611)

The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB), O'Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center is seeking a Clinical Research Coordinator II.

The O'Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center is one of 51 NCI-designated comprehensive cancer centers in the United States and is the only one in Alabama and in the Deep South region. A comprehensive designation also means UAB Medicine patients have access to leading-edge treatments or clinical trials that they may not otherwise have at local community hospitals or smaller cancer centers. For many, an NCI designation can hold the key to survival. On campus and around Birmingham, the O'Neal Cancer Center is a significant part of our economic powerhouse. The O'Neal Cancer Center powers more than 400 scientists and physician-scientists, cares for 20,000 patients annually, and is home to more than 160 employees, plus all the physicians and clinical staff engaged in cancer patient care. The link to our website is: https://www.uab.edu/onealcancercenter/

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

1. Serves as a liaison with medical staff, University Departments, ancillary departments, and/or satellite facilities. Organizes patient enrollment planning. Conducts quality assurance activities. May compile and analyze data. Develops and implements procedures, maintains records, tracks progress, and conducts quality assurance on data collected.
2. Participates in the recruitment of participants through screening efforts, including the conduction of the consent process according to regulatory guidelines. Coordinates care and/or follow-up functions of the study, including planning and developing related activities. Arranges access to study medications, as needed, including authorization for prescriptions. Employs strategies to maintain recruitment and retention rates.
3. Involved in the study feasibility process and may assist in budget development and billing procedures. Prepares and submits multiple levels of research documentation (i.e., IRB, IND, or FDA submissions, educational materials, reports, grant renewal reports, and study forms).
4. May manage investigational products (IP), including it’s administration to participants. Employs the required system (including personnel) for handling, dispensing, and documenting IP for sponsored protocols.
5. In conjunction with Investigators, plans and implements the clinical protocol's goals and objectives. Compiles, edits, and proofs written reports for both internal and external administrative offices. Provides data for the creation of study budgets as needed.
6. Completes Case Report Forms (CRF) according to protocol. Documents Adverse Events (AEs) and Serious Adverse Events (SAEs) as required by protocol and regulatory guidance. Assists with the development of standard operating procedures (SOPs) for data quality assurance.
7. Performs vendor analysis and equipment configuration as needed. May perform a variety of medical procedures and assist in developing orders in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR).
8. Under the oversight of the Investigator, develops protocols, identifies efficiencies, and improves processes. Serves as a mentor and guides junior staff, including student assistants.
9. Maintains compliance with federal, state, and accrediting agencies (sponsors). Maintains any required documentation. Has a working knowledge of institutional and departmental policies and processes.
10. Processes and maintains lab specimens. Manages site supplies and performs administrative duties in support of research conduction as needed.
11. Attends study, departmental, and institutional trainings and meetings as required.
12. Performs other duties as assigned.

Annual Salary Range

$50,050 - $81,330

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a related field and three (3) years of related experience required. Work experience may substitute for education requirement.

Preferences

• Clinical research experience.
• Ability to lead others in the coordination of research activities involved in conducting Oncology clinical trials.
• Knowledge of clinical research regulatory/compliance affairs.
• Problem-solving skills.
• Working knowledge of related scientific and clinical terminology.
• Leadership skills.
• Presentation skills.
• Prioritization skills.
• Organizational skills.
• Written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Ability to walk minimally one mile a day and lift up to 15 pounds a daily.
  

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Primary Location

University

Job Category

Clinical Research

Organization

310008400 Comprehensive Cancer Center

Employee Status

Regular

Shift

Day/1st Shift

Work Arrangement (final schedule to be determined by the department/hiring manager)

Onsite