Clinical Research Coordinator II, Department of Orthopedics (Phoenix)
Clinical @University of Arizona posted 1 month agoJob Description
Position Highlights
The Department of Orthopedics expanding our team to welcome a Clinical Research Coordinator II. The selected individual will work under the supervision of the Orthopedics Clinical Research Manager, providing project coordination and support clinical research daily operations. Additionally, the CRC II will ensure successful implementation of and adherence to clinical research protocols and national and local milestones regarding planning, administration, timeline management, enrollment, participant engagement, data collection, and reporting. This individual will also be involved in the clinical research activities of the various Institutes, including the creation and population of databases, and will have close interactions with faculty members leading these research activities. The CRC II will demonstrate competence in clinical research skills, problem-solving, priority setting and serve as a resource for others for all aspects of conducting a clinical trial for complex and multi-center trials. Intermittent off-campus visits may be required.
This position, which will be located at the Banner Health Center Plus, is currently undergoing rapid growth and the selected individual will be an important driver of this change.
The University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix anchors the 28-acre Phoenix Bioscience Core in the heart of the Valley of the Sun. The College inspires and trains individuals to become exemplary physicians, scientists and leaders who are life-long learners and inquisitive scholars. The Phoenix Biomedical Campus embodies the University’s priorities of engagement, partnership, innovation, and synergy in its world-class academic and research initiatives, with clinical facilities throughout Greater Phoenix.
Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!
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Duties & Responsibilities
Develops and provides education materials and training to patients, family members, and clinical staff to assure patient safety and adherence to protocols.
Ensures proper collection, processing, storage, transport, and handling of biological specimens.
Recruits study participants, interviews and evaluates potential participants, obtains consent signatures, and collects and maintains subject data.
Participate in the design, development, execution and initial interpretation of clinical trials, protocols and treatment plans.
Prepares, coordinates and/or maintains all regulatory documentation including IRB submission and approval of new or revised protocols, safety reports and progress reports. Participates in data management design and maintenance.
Provides team coordination, communication, training, and quality control. Develops compliance forms, and tracking documents.
Order and maintain supplies required for study kits, track spending in this area, and make day-to-day decisions in support of the study.
Supports the orientation and training of new research team members, including faculty, residents/fellows, and other staff.
Assist Principal Investigator in developing clinical trial protocols and submit the required documentation to the Institutional Review Board, the University, and corporate or government sponsors. Coordinate multiple clinical trials simultaneously.
Assists Principal Investigator in the preparation of Human Subjects documentation for NIH and other federally funded grant applications.
Develops and maintains protocol information and data/collection tools.
Develops strategies to ensure increased study awareness and subject enrollment.
Support for Resident Scholarly Projects:
Assist with orientation, project requirements, resources, and facilitation for project start up.
Educate Residents on local IRB requirements and documents for submission, requirements for informed consent, data security, database utilization, project amendments, and renewals.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to interpret and analyze data.
Ability to review effectiveness of programs, projects, or systems and making necessary adjustments.
Skilled in interacting and working with others; including, peers, patients, management, internal and external stakeholders.
Ability to work under minimal guidance and use independent judgment to determine best approach.
Knowledge of the principles, practices and techniques of clinical/translational research skills.
Motivated to provide high quality, compliant research.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent advanced learning attained through professional level experience required.
Three (3) years of relevant work experience, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s in related field of study.
Bilingual in Spanish and English.
Experience in human subjects research.
Certification with SoCRA, ACRP.
Experience with research protocols, development, regulations.
Previous research experience working in the area of Orthopedics and Sports medicine.
Demonstrated experience working within clinical/translational teams and project management.
