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The Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center has a great opportunity for a Clinical Research Coordinator 3. The Clinical Research Coordinator 3 serves as an experienced clinical research professional responsible for providing leadership in the planning, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating of multiple clinical research protocols. This role manages multiple studies’ daily operations, carries out study coordination duties from protocol development and initiation to study close-out according to regulatory/sponsor guidelines, assures each study’s integrity, and mentors less experienced Clinical Research Coordinators. The incumbent monitors and maximizes adherence to research standards and regulatory guidelines and approved operational procedures, works closely with study team members and other staff/faculty/study sites to ensure study participant safety and adherence to approved protocols, manages study-related administrative and human resources tasks, facilitates across-the-board flow of information, and orchestrates study activities and personnel.

Coordinates the implementation of multiple complex clinical research protocols.

Develops SOPs and templates with guidance from the PI/Clinical Research Manager.

Oversees and facilitates eligibility screening and study recruitment activities; implements strategies to increase accrual.

Manages sample processing, packing, and shipping according to protocol, applicable standards, and regulations.

Plans and operationalizes strategies to monitor, document, report, and follow-up on unanticipated occurrences and protocol deviations.

Develops and implements preventive/corrective actions. Develops, disseminates, and assures adherence to study-related clinical research best practices/scientific manuals.

Assumes leadership in protocol implementation and study progress, keeping investigators apprised of study progress.

Provides leadership in identifying and working through ethical conflicts arising during protocol implementation and refers these conflicts to the Research Ethics Team for consults as needed.

Organizes/manages site visits and internal/external auditing activities as assigned.

Coordinates research team meetings; assures communications across-the-board.

Assures synchronization of study visits/procedures/ clinical tests with data collection schedules, established time-points; manages progress of study participants through protocol; expedites overall study progression.

Coordinates the compilation of information needed for research reports; peer-reviewed publications; develops strategies to disseminate information to clinical personnel, professional audiences and stakeholders.

Follows the appropriate fundamental requirements of all international, national, and local regulatory bodies.

Maintains requisite skills and mandatory training in safety, equality, responsible conduct of research, continuing education, and research competencies.

Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:                                                                                                                                                

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field required.

Current Research Coordinator certification by the Association of Clinical Research Professionals or Society of Clinical Research Associates for a minimum of 6 months

Minimum 4 years of relevant experience required.

Skill in collecting, organizing and analyzing data.

Ability to recognize, analyze, and solve a variety of problems.

Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work under pressure while meeting deadlines.

Ability to process and handle confidential information with discretion.

Ability to work independently and/or in a collaborative environment.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/ WORKING ENVIRONMENT                                                                                                               

The following sections capture the physical demands and working environment that are required for this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Working Conditions

Environmental Dimension

Never

Occasionally

Frequently

Constantly

Conditions of extreme heat or extreme cold

Wet/Humid conditions

Fumes/Dust/Dirt/Smoke

Confined areas

High places

Equipment in motion

High noise levels

Environmental hazards

Exposure to TB

Exposure to Blood-borne Pathogens

Exposure to Radiant Energy

Outdoor/Exposed areas

Equipment Used

Equipment Used

Never

Occasionally

Frequently

Constantly

Vehicle Type

Operate vehicles (Select Vehicle)

Use hand tools

Use power tools

Physical Requirements

Physical Dimension

Never

Occasionally

Frequently

Constantly

Weight

Sitting

Standing

Walking

Stooping/Climbing

Carrying

Kneeling

Crouching

Bending

Crawling

Reaching

Handling

Sensory Requirements

Sensory Dimension

Never

Occasionally

Frequently

Constantly

Vision Type

Vision

Near

Depth Perception

Color Vision

Peripheral

Concentration

Use of keyboard or touchscreen

Talking

Feeling

Smelling

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and primary responsibilities of this job classification. Specific duties and tasks may vary based upon departmental needs. Other duties may be assigned to the above consistent with the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for the job. This is a job profile description and not all duties may be assigned to a specific position in each individual department.

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