Research Project Coordinator (Posting for UNMC Employees Only)

University Of Nebraska Medical Center; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Nebraska Medical Center is seeking a Research Project Coordinator to support Infectious Diseases trials. The role partners with Principal Investigators and the Division Administrator to manage funding, invoicing, budgets, and sponsor payments, ensuring regulatory compliance and timely progress.

The position emphasizes training of staff, document preparation per FDA regulations, and cross-team communication with sponsors, SPA, CRC, and core project staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in health science or related field.
• Health Science or related field; six years education/experience considered with two years post-high school.
• Minimum of two years of clinical research project management experience.
• Experience with data collection or data management in clinical trials.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist PIs and Division Administrator in project management of Infectious Disease trials.
• Oversee funding, invoicing, expenditures, and sponsor payments.
• Ensure compliance with budgets and FDA regulations; maintain study documents.
• Coordinate with sponsors, sites, SPA, CRC, and team members.
• Provide training and oversight of personnel and project teams.

Skills

Organizational skills

Verbal and written communication

Interpersonal skills

Prioritization

Team collaboration

Clinical research knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Health Science or related field

Two years post-high school education in health science/related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Research Project Coordinator (Posting for UNMC Employees Only)

UNMC is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, including an equal opportunity employer of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Location

Location Omaha, NE

Requisition Number:

Requisition Number: Staff_15050

Department

Department Int Med Infectious Diseases 50000589

Business Unit

Business Unit College of Medicine

Reg-Temp

Reg-Temp Full-Time Regular

Work Schedule

Work Schedule Weekdays and weekends; Hours may vary

Remote/Telecommuting

Remote/Telecommuting No remote/telecommuting opportunity

Position Summary

POSTING FOR UNMC EMPLOYEES ONLY
The Project Manager is responsible for assisting the UNMC Principal Investigators and the Division Administrator in the overall project management, Infectious Disease clinical trials and research projects, as well as function as the primary contact for the industry trials that will ensure successful participation of our site in clinical trials. Research projects and campus collaboration. The Project Manager will oversee funding, invoicing, expenditures, personnel effort, and sponsor payments for assigned clinical trials and research projects, collaborating with PIs, CRCs, SPA , and the Division Administrator to ensure financial accuracy, compliance, and adherence to approved budgets.

Provide tracking and preparation of study specific documents according to FDA regulations. Oversees training of personnel and project teams as appropriate. Works to ensure trials and projects move forward based on both time and budget. Plays an integral role in communication between sponsors, sites and team members, SPA , CRC , and function as a liaison with other necessary staff to complete the study.

Working Title

Research Project Coordinator (Posting for UNMC Employees Only)

Job Title

Job Title Clinical Research Coordinator

Salary Grade

Salary Grade RA22S

Appointment Type

Appointment Type B1 - REG MGR PROF SALARY

Salary Range

Salary Range $55,400 - $83,100/annual

Job Requisition Begin Date

Job Requisition Begin Date 10/19/2026

Application Review Date

Application Review Date 10/28/2026

Review Date Information:

Initial application review will begin on the date provided in the field above. Applications received prior to this review date will be considered. Applications received after the review date may be considered.

Required and Preferred Qualifications

Required Education:

Required Education: Bachelor's degree or equivalent

If any degree major/training is required, please specify the type. (NOTE: Concentration and minors are not equivalent to a major)

Health Science or related field
(Will consider six years related education and/or experience combined of which two years must include related post high school education).

Required Experience

Required Experience 2 years

If any experience is required, please specify what kind of experience:

Clinical research project management to include data collection or data management.
(Will consider six years related education and/or experience combined of which two years must include related post high school education).

Required License

Required License No

If yes, what is the required licensure/certification?

Required Computer Applications:

Required Computer Applications: Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook

Required Other Computer Applications:

Required Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Excellent organizational skills
Knowledge of clinical research
Excellent verbal and written communication skills required
Computer literacy and familiarity with maintenance of computer databases
Ability to work effectively with other team members
Ability to prioritize multiple tasks/responsibilities
Strong interpersonal skills

Preferred Education:

If any degree/training is preferred, please specify the type:

Preferred Experience:

Infectious Diseases
Knowledge of clinical research trials
Medical terminology
Database Systems
Previous experience working with physicians
Previous work in Infectious Diseases

Preferred License:

Preferred License: No

If yes, what is the preferred licensure/certification?:

Preferred Computer Applications:

Preferred Computer Applications: Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Project, Microsoft PowerPoint

Preferred Other Computer Applications:

Preferred Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * This posting is for UNMC Employees only. Are you currently employed by the University of Nebraska Medical Center?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have a minimum of two years post high school education in Health Science or related field?
  • Yes
  • No
• * If you do have a minimum of two years post-high school education in health science or related field, please elaborate (if No, indicate NA).

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Do you have clinical research project management, data collection or data management experience?
  • Yes
  • No
• * If you do have clinical research project management, data collection or data management experience, please elaborate (If No, indicate NA).

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Are you proficient in Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, and Microsoft Outlook?
  • Yes
  • No
• * How did you hear about this position?
  • Careerlink
  • Employee Referral
  • HERC
  • Indeed
  • Job Fair
  • Lincoln Journal Star
  • Linkedin
  • Omaha World Herald
  • UNMC Job Site
  • Facebook
  • NEWorks
  • Handshake
  • Other
• * If Other, please specify the source. Otherwise, indicate NA.

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Within the past 6 months, have you been affected by a reduction in force or grant funding expiration with the University of Nebraska Medical Center?
  • Yes
  • No

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