Clinical Research Coordinator - Masonic Cancer Alliance

Department:
SOM KC Cancer Center Administration

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Masonic Cancer Alliance
Position Title:
Clinical Research Coordinator - Masonic Cancer Alliance
Job Family Group:
Professional Staff
Job Description Summary:
Job Description:

This position is responsible for working collaboratively with Masonic Cancer Alliance  (MCA) member sites and multidisciplinary teams, research, and hospital staff to recruit, screen, educate, and assist in the overall clinical study coordination of clinical research. The Clinical Research Coordinator will manage assigned 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. Participates in periodic quality assurance audits of protocols. Supports the development of contracts, and grant applications.

 

The University of Kansas Cancer Center is the only Comprehensive Cancer Center in the region, and 1 of only 56 in the nation, to receive this distinction. Patients gain access to the most promising therapies, cutting-edge clinical trials and world class research.

Link to MCA: https://www.masoniccanceralliance.org/

Required Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s degree OR an equivalent combination of relevant post-secondary education and work experience that equals at least 4 years.

Work Experience: Minimum of 1 year experience as a clinical research coordinator or two years healthcare experience with patient interaction or related experience. 

Preferred Qualifications

Work Experience: Experience working with NCI’s National Clinical Trials Network studies and data submission.

Skills

• Excellent writing, organizational and presentation skills.
• Effectively interact with multidisciplinary teams including physicians, administrative staff.
• Ability to effectively manage competing priorities and deadlines.
• Ability to fully contribute to multidisciplinary teams including physicians, administrative staff.
• Willingness to seek research certifications to further skills in the position - such as (CCRC) or (CCRP).
• Experience with regulations governing clinical research (CFR, GCP, HIPAA).
• Experience with statutes and guidelines relevant to regulatory affairs in clinical research.
• Experience study budgets, contracts, and grant applications.
• Excellent communication as evidenced in application materials.

Job Duties Outlined

• Under the direction of the KUCC-MCA MU NCORP principal investigator evaluate potential patient eligibility for clinical trials. 
• Assist MCA clinical staff with maintaining source documents and submit electronic case report forms (CRFs) as required for clinical trials. 
• Recognize and report adverse events/serious adverse events to the Principal Investigator, FDA, and sponsors.
• Assist clinical staff with understanding study procedures, as outlined in the protocol, reporting protocol deviations, and developing corrective and preventive plans as needed.
• Prepare documents for distribution to MCA sites regarding eligibility and training for new trials.
• Assist clinical staff with sample collection, processing, handling, and shipping as outlined in the protocol.
• Ensure adequate supplies are being maintained.

• Prepare documentation and participate in study monitoring visits, reviews, and audits.  Provide written and verbal reports to Principal Investigator and Project Manager, as required.
• Participate in quality assurance activities by reviewing clinical data in medical record charts, assessing pharmacy compliance with protocol criteria, and reviewing study documentation to ensure compliance with GCP guidelines and FDA CFR. 
• Coordinate closely with the Research Institute and Human Research Protection Program and have a significant working knowledge of KUMC policies and procedures. 
• Assesses feasibility of research protocol including appropriate patient population, budget, and specific needs for the study if inclusion of MCA sites.
• Assist Principal Investigators with internal and external funding application submission.
• Attend continuing education, research and training seminars as requested by manager, including KUCC disease working group meetings and national NCTN meetings.
• Minimum of 20% travel to MCA sites.
• Perform 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