Clinical Research Coordinator - Internal Medicine (Nephrology)

Department:
SOM KC Internal Medicine - Nephrology and Hypertension

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Medicine - Nephrology and Hypertension
Position Title:
Clinical Research Coordinator - Internal Medicine (Nephrology)
Job Family Group:
Professional Staff
Job Description Summary:
Provide administrative and research support for clinical research projects by working with the Research Institute, other departments, and outside entities cooperating in research efforts. Manage clinical research studies by coordinating and participating in a variety of complex activities involved in the collection, compilation, documentation, and analysis of clinical research data. Work with research teams for protocol management and to ensure compliance with protocols guidelines, institutional policies, and procedures, as well to strict adherence to the Good Clinical Practice Guideline. Interact with participants in clinical research studies. Identify problems and/or inconsistencies and monitor participants’ progress including documenting and reporting adverse events. Participate in periodic quality assurance audits of protocols.
Job Description:

Required Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s degree in basic science, health related field, or management. Experience may substitute for a degree on a year-to-year basis.

Work Experience:

• Two years’ experience in clinical research.

• Experience in phlebotomy and specimen processing.

Preferred Qualifications

Education/Licenses:

• Certification by ACRP or SoCra as a clinical research coordinator.

• RN-BS degree in nursing with current Kansas RN Licensure.

Work Experience: Demonstrates knowledge of databases, spreadsheet, and word processing software.

Skills

• Ability to interact with multidisciplinary teams including patients, families, physicians, and administrative staff.

• Excellent communication, writing, organizational, and presenting skills.

• Basic understanding of regulations governing clinical research (CFR, GCP, HIPAA).

• Basic understanding of statutes and guidelines relevant to regulatory affairs in clinical research.

• Knowledgeable of study budgets, contracts and grant applications.

Job Description

• Under the direction of PI, recruit and educate patients for clinical trials and evaluate potential patient eligibility for clinical trials.

• Perform or schedule subject visit procedures, phlebotomy and sample collection, sample processing, handling, shipping as required by the protocol.

• Produce reports as requested by physician PIs and nurse coordinators.

• Assist Investigators and study team with preparation and analysis of study data for publication and grant preparation.

• Develop study-specific or program data acquisition forms in RedCap. Accurately enter data from various sources and files paper CRFs in study binders.

• Assist nurse coordinators with collating and maintaining clinical information from multiple sources into research charts, study binders, etc.

• Administratively supports the research nurses and PIs with study start-up activities, recruitment, preparing documents, paying bills, ordering supplies, updating the study log, and maintaining electronic and paper-based filing systems.

• Supports the goals and activities of the Kidney Institute and assists with actively promoting and increasing awareness of our clinical trial program.

• Maintain source documents and submit case report forms (CRFs) as required for clinical trials. 

• Recognize and report adverse events/serious adverse events to the Principal Investigator, FDA, and sponsors.

• Ensure adequate study supplies are being maintained. Track study expenditures and submit reimbursement requests for study equipment, supplies and study participants.

• Prepare documentation and participate in study monitoring visits, reviews, and audits.  Provide written and verbal reports to Principal Investigator and Project Manager, as required.

• Work closely with the Research Institute and Human Research Protection Program and have a working knowledge of KUMC policies and procedures.

• Attend continuing education, research and training seminars as requested by manager.

• Other duties as assigned.

Required Documents:

• Resume/CV

• Cover Letter

Comprehensive Benefits Package:

Coverage begins on day one for health, dental, and vision insurance and includes health expense accounts with generous employer contributions if the employee participates in a qualifying health plan. Employer-paid life insurance, long-term disability insurance, and various additional voluntary insurance plans are available. Paid time off, including vacation and sick, begins accruing upon hire, plus nine paid holidays. One paid discretionary day is available after six months of employment, and paid time off for bereavement, jury duty, military service, and parental leave is available after 12 months of employment. A retirement program with a generous employer contribution and additional voluntary retirement programs (457 or 403b) are available. https://www.kumc.edu/human-resources/benefits.html

Employee Type:
Regular
Time Type:
Full time
Rate Type:
Salary

Compensation Statement:

The pay range listed for this position is determined by our compensation program using market data and salary benchmarking. A combination of factors is considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, education, experience and training, qualifications relative to the requirements of the position, and funding. At the University of Kansas Medical Center, a reasonable estimate for the starting pay range will be the minimum to midpoint of the posted range, taking into account the combination of factors listed above. 

Pay Range:
$58,000.00 - $86,000.00

Minimum

$58,000.00

Midpoint

$72,000.00

Maximum

$86,000.00