• Job Type: Officer of Administration
• Regular/Temporary: Regular
• Hours Per Week: 35
• Salary Range: $62,400 - $67,000

Position Summary

The Division of Infectious Diseases is seeking a highly motivated Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC) to provide research and administrative coordination and support for clinical research and implementation studies related to HIV, COVID-19 and other emerging infections. Studies include projects that evaluate assessment of attitudes towards HIV  and STI prevention and  uptake of pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) among young adults and women.

The successful candidate will join a dynamic clinical research team, with the primary goal of providing the highest quality clinical care, teaching, and research in the best academic tradition. This position requires a bright, self-motivated and highly organized individual with strong communication skills who is quick to learn new skills and techniques, and feels comfortable working independently as well as with others in a clinical research setting.

Responsibilities

• Assist with participant recruitment, screening procedures, participant education about study protocols, administering questionnaires and collecting data in accordance with study protocols 
• Explain research protocols, and obtaining informed consent.
• Perform required screening and on-going study evaluations. Develop and maintain research procedures with the goal of standardization, increase efficiency and ensure compliance with all guidelines, protocols, and federal regulations.
• Assist in both the development and completion of case report forms in accordance with study protocol requirements and collaborate with the research team in developing and implementing data collection tools and quality management plans.
• Assist with the development and maintenance of SOP’s
• Ensure that data and study samples are collected, transported, and stored in accordance with study protocols
• Entering data into the appropriate database; and quality assurance activities as assigned to ensure that study data are entered and transmitted in a timely fashion.
• Assisting the research staff in preparing appropriate clinical and laboratory forms, materials and documentation to ensure that the protocol mandated procedures are followed accurately.
• Assist with community engagement activities to increase awareness of HIV, COVID, emerging infections and research
• Assist with analysis, interpretation, and presentation of collected data, includes preparation of power point slides and other methods of data visualization
• Develop power point presentations for academic and research presentations
• Work closely with the PI to ensure smooth operations and efficient communication with the lab and research pharmacy
• Perform repository of specimens, logging of specimens shipped to central labs and quality control of database.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

The CRC works under the general supervision of the principal investigator. This position relies on grant funding.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer/health-related field.
• Strong decision-making skills and independent problem-solving abilities are critical.
• Attention to detail, ability to maintain accurate records, handle multiple projects, and interact with staff at all levels is required.
• Strong computer and communication skills are essential.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision is essential.
• Effective time management, and strong organizational and decision-making skills.
• Knowledge of a variety of computer and software applications [Microsoft Office, REDCap, electronic data entry systems such as Medidata].
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with the demonstrated ability to juggle multiple competing tasks and demands.
• Ability to handle confidential information and maintain confidentiality according to HIPAA.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with young adults and adolescents discussing sexual health and sexual risk.
• Knowledge of COVID-19, HIV prevention strategies, HIV/AIDS, and infectious diseases or other clinical and laboratory research is a plus.
• Prior experience managing datasets is a plus.
• Spanish language proficiency is a plus.
• Phlebotomy training.

Other Requirements

• Participation in the medical surveillance program
  • Contact with patients and/or research subjects
  • Potential bloodborne pathogen exposure
• Successful completion of applicable compliance and systems training requirements

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