Clinical Research Coordinator 3

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Clinical Research Coordinator 3

The University of Miami/UHealth department of The Miami Project has an exciting opportunity for a Full Time Clinical Research Coordinator 3 to work at the UHealth Medical Campus. The Clinical Research Coordinator 3 (A) serves as an experienced clinical research professional responsible for providing leadership in the planning, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating of multiple clinical research protocols. This role manages multiple studies' daily operations, carries out study coordination duties from protocol development and initiation to study close-out according to regulatory/sponsor guidelines, assures each study's integrity, and mentors less experienced Clinical Research Coordinators. The incumbent monitors and maximizes adherence to research standards and regulatory guidelines and approved operational procedures, works closely with study team members and other staff/faculty/study sites to ensure study participant safety and adherence to approved protocols, manages study-related administrative and human resources tasks, facilitates across-the-board flow of information, and orchestrates study activities and personnel.

• Coordinates the implementation of multiple complex clinical research protocols. Develops SOPs and templates with guidance from the PI/Clinical Research Manager.
• Oversees and facilitates eligibility screening and study recruitment activities.
• Implements strategies to increase accrual of study participants.
• Manages sample processing, packing, and shipping according to protocol, applicable standards, and regulations.
• Plans and operationalizes strategies to monitor, document, report, and follow-up on unanticipated occurrences and protocol deviations.
• Develops and implements preventive/corrective actions. Develops, disseminates, and assures adherence to study-related clinical research best practices/scientific manuals.
• Assumes leadership in protocol implementation and study progress, keeping investigators apprised of study progress.
• Provides leadership in identifying and working through ethical conflicts arising during protocol implementation and refers these conflicts to the Research Ethics Team for consults as needed.

Department Specific Functions

The Miami Project is seeking a highly motivated Clinical Research Coordinator 3 to join our team. This exciting opportunity is based at the Christine E. Lynn Rehabilitation Center, where the selected candidate will play a key role in supporting faculty-led research. In this role, the incumbent will ensure compliance with research standards, regulatory guidelines, and protocols while prioritizing participant safety. They will also oversee study administration, coordinate personnel and activities, and facilitate seamless communication across teams.

Study Coordination & Implementation

• Coordinates, with the help of PI/Clinical Research Manager, the implementation of multiple complex clinical research protocols.
• Assists with the development of study-specific SOPs and templates with guidance from the PI/Clinical Research Manager.
• Maintains subject study binders and proper documentation of protocol study visits.
• Assures synchronization of study visits/procedures/clinical tests with data collection schedules, established time points; manages progress of study participants through protocol; expedites overall study progression.
• Oversees and facilitates eligibility screening and study recruitment activities; implements strategies to increase accrual.

Participant Management

• Recruits, screens, and enrolls eligible study participants while ensuring proper informed consent procedures.
• Monitors participant progress, ensuring adherence to study protocols and safety regulations.
• Manages study participant payments and ensures completion of W9 forms.

Regulatory Compliance & Documentation

• Ensures compliance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP), IRB requirements, and federal regulations.
• Develops study protocols, regulatory submissions, and ethics board applications.
• Maintains up-to-date physical and digital study records, ensuring accuracy and compliance with regulatory policies.

Laboratory & Data Management

• Manages lab sample processing, packing, and shipping per protocol and regulatory standards.
• Collects, manages, and analyzes study data while maintaining accurate records.

Team Collaboration & Communication

• Coordinates research team meetings and ensures clear communication across all stakeholders.
• Collaborates with multidisciplinary teams, including physicians, therapists, and sponsors.
• Maintains requisite skills and mandatory training in safety, research conduct, and continuing education.

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.

Core Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in relevant field
• Current Research Coordinator certification by the Association of Clinical Research Professionals or Society of Clinical Research Associates for a minimum of 6 months
• Minimum 4 years of relevant experience

Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes:

• Skill in collecting, organizing and analyzing data.
• Ability to recognize, analyze, and solve a variety of problems.
• Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work under pressure while meeting deadlines.
• Ability to process and handle confidential information with discretion.
• Ability to work independently and/or in a collaborative environment.

The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.

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Job Status:
Full time

Employee Type:
Staff

Pay Grade:
A10