Clinical Research Coordinator II, Department of Neurosurgery

The Department of Neurosurgery in the College of Medicine-Tucson invites qualified applicants for the position of Clinical Research Coordinator II. The Clinical Research Coordinator provides organizational and management support for multiple clinical trials. The position is responsible for assisting in the timely and accurate conduct of research studies, from initiation to completion of studies.

This position requires coordination of numerous scientific protocol regimens, maintaining treatment and data timelines and adhering to deadlines while ensuring compliance with multiple governmental agency regulations and guidelines.

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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Clinical Trial Coordination:

• Coordinate and perform day to day operational and administrative activities in support of the research projects
• Screen, consent and register participants to clinical studies
• Schedule participant appointments and procedures
• Enter data into appropriate databases to ensure on time billing
• Develop recruitment and education materials and educate patients, family members and clinical staff on study procedures
• Ensure proper data collection and submission of data into the appropriate data management systems
• Ensures safety of subjects in the case of adverse and serious adverse events
• Complete sponsor mandated trainings
• Participate in Site Evaluation Visits (SEV), Site Initiation Visits (SIV), monitoring visits, audits and close out visits for Investigator Initiated trials, and sponsored studies

Communication:

• Maintain constant communication between clinic staff, research staff, study monitors, physicians and patients
• Attend weekly meetings to discuss project progress
• Interact with patient/subject and families in a courteous and professional manner
• Be consistent and regularly follow through with patients/subjects reminding them of visits and compliance
• Communicate on a continuous basis with subjects and families to monitor for adverse effects

Regulatory compliance:

• Under the direction of the Principal Investigator (PI) and/or supervisor, prepare, coordinate and maintain all regulatory documentation including IRB submissions and approval of new or revised protocols, safety reports and progress reports
• Comply with all regulatory agency requirements and protocol guidelines
• Protect subject confidentiality by assuring compliance with storage of data, release of information and disposal of records

Other:

• Under the direction of the PI and/or supervisor coordinate and carry out daily operations including ordering/maintaining supplies/equipment for the proposed studies
• Perform work with basic knowledge and operation of University systems and department tools
• Receive direction and guidance from supervisor to perform work
• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to problem solve and critical thinking skills
• Time management and organizational skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to perform with a professional demeanor

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent advanced learning attained through professional level experience required.
• Minimum of 3 year of relevant work experience, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.

• Experience with Institutional Review Boards (IRBs) and Protection of Human Subjects in Clinical Trials.
• Experience working or volunteering directly with patients in a healthcare setting.