Clinical Research Coordinator
Job description
The University of Maryland Cardiac Surgery Research Unit (CRU) is currently seeking a dynamic Clinical Research Coordinator (Research Project Coordinator) to join their fast-paced, high-reward clinical research team.
The University of Maryland Cardiac Surgery Division houses the highly effective multidisciplinary program within The Maryland Heart Center. The CRU is a fully integrated organization created specifically to facilitate the advancement of clinical research, discoveries, and innovations. The CRU manages a broad domain of surgical studies, including surgical coronary revascularization, mitral valve disease, aortic valve disease, thoracic aortic disease, pediatric cardiac disease, LVAD, ECMO, and heart and lung transplant.
The position is responsible for assisting with coordinating the day-to-day operations of one or more research studies or clinical trial protocols. The position coordinates data collection and maintenance, project evaluation, meeting scheduling, and research subject interfacing. The Clinical Research Coordinator adheres to good clinical practices, study protocols, and applicable regulations, conducts complex work, contributes to measurable team objectives, and uses discretion to solve issues. The position will work in the Division of Cardiac Surgery at the University of Maryland, Baltimore School of Medicine.
BENEFITS (Exempt Regular):
UMB offers a comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes wellness, work/life balance, and professional development. This position participates in a retirement program that must be selected and is effective on your date of hire. Exempt regular staff receive a generous paid leave package that includes over 4 weeks of vacation accrued each year, 15 paid holidays, 3 personal leave, unlimited accrual of sick time, and comprehensive health insurance; professional learning and development programs; tuition remission for employees and their dependents at any University System of Maryland school; and flexible work schedules and teleworking options (if applicable per job).
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Employees whose job duties require them to work in clinical settings or at clinical or field sites continue to be subject to the vaccine requirements of those sites. This position is required to be vaccinated against COVID 19. For additional information on protocols and exemptions, please visit the COVID-19 website.
Coordinator Essential Functions:
- Independently coordinates and communicates directly with the Principle Investigator, study participants, and sponsors to manage the operation and evaluation activities of the research studies or clinical trials. Serves as primary liaison for study participants, research personnel, support staff, and outside agencies such as the IRB.
- Responsible for ensuring optimum efficiency and monitors activities to ensure compliance with protocols and all relevant local, federal, and state regulatory and institutional policies. Identifies and resolves non-compliant issues by using evaluation techniques, originality, and ingenuity. Develop appropriate regulatory reports and associated documentation in accordance with SOPs and study or trial-specific processes.
- Recruits and screens patients to participate in research studies. Develops recruitment streams and advises participants of study objectives, requirements, risks, benefits and obtains their consent and enrollment.
- Lead the collection and management of study data by developing data collection tools, establishing and maintaining databases, and performing data quality checks. Develops and implements new processes to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of data collection and evaluation. Track, report, and audit study data and regulatory study documentation.
- May supervise those who perform data entry. Develop and produce routine and non-routine reports of study data or study progress for study sponsors, Principle Investigator(s), and other research and clinical team members.
- Analyzes data and draws conclusions in order to make recommendations to improve study efficiency or effectiveness.
- Develop reports summarizing study deviations from protocol and communications with IRB. Contributes meaningful information to enhance publications or grant applications. Assists in budget development, expenditure adherence, and maintenance of inventory on equipment and supplies.
- Obtains, processes, and transports specimens to appropriate laboratory according to established aseptic technique. Performs venipunctures and finger sticks to obtain blood specimens.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in nursing, emergency services, chemistry, biology, public health, psychology, or another scientific discipline appropriate to the position required.
- Experience: 1-2 years of clinical research experience with human subjects is highly preferred.
- Other: CCRC or CCRP certification is highly desired. May consider a combination of directly related experience and education.
- Possesses a knowledge of position requirements and is able to perform the position in compliance with all requirements/regulations/laws.
- Knowledge in best practices of coordinating clinical research studies. Ability to understand and utilize scientific/medical terminology and research theory.
- Ability to gain knowledge and meet the reporting needs of UMB policies and practices for Institutional Review, Human Protections, Animal Protections, etc.
- Ability to maintain high standards with the work being performed and maintain awareness with trends and influences.
- Assumes personal responsibility for all outcomes; makes effective and timely decisions; and learns how to effectively use technology.
- Maintains productivity and uses knowledge strategies to increase knowledge base.
- Skill in continuously seeking to improve the quality of services and processes.
- Skill in meeting multiple priorities and studies in various stages of development.
- Able to strategically and analytically think with an ability to solve problems and make decisions.
- Skill in utilizing relevant PC and clinical applications.
- Ability to effectively communicate both verbal and written thoughts, ideas, and facts.
- Writes and presents information in a clear and concise way. Interprets and understands written information and is able to listen attentively to verbal and non-verbal cues that lead to a deeper understanding.
- Ability to work cooperatively with others and demonstrates professional, ethical, respectful, and courteous behavior when interacting with others.
- Capable of interacting pleasantly and positively with others to meet customer expectations, and provide follow-up with customers.
Hiring Range: $49,000 - $50,000 (Commensurate with education and experience)
UMB is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law or policy. For assistance related to employment, please contact the Staffing department at HRJobs@umaryland.edu.
If you anticipate needing a reasonable accommodation for a disability under the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA), during any part of the employment process, please submit a UMB Job Applicant Accommodation Request. You may also contact HRDiversity@umaryland.edu. Please note that only inquiries concerning an ADA request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.
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