The Center for Pediatric Obesity Medicine seeks a Clinical Research Coordinator responsible for coordinating and facilitating research projects in pediatric obesity.

Work Hours: TBA
Work Days: Monday-Friday, occasional evenings and weekends
Starting Rate: According to qualifications and experience

The Center for Pediatric Obesity Medicine (CPOM) seeks an experienced clinical research coordinator to facilitate the successful implementation of IRB approved interventional and observational research protocols involving adolescents and children who are living with obesity and severe obesity. This position works closely with research participants and their families, CPOM PIs/faculty, as well as a multi-disciplinary team.

80% Study Planning, Implementation and Coordination:

• Lead research projects including development of protocols and planning as well as coordinating and implementing studies.
• Facilitate new project development and start-up activities.
• Independently manage study protocols and function as project lead.
• Create appropriate systems, procedures, and study specific materials to meet protocol requirements.
• Conduct study visits including but not limited to consenting, data collection, and ensuring protocol compliance.
• Provide task level guidance to research staff.
• Communicate independently with study monitors and external stakeholders.

20% Data Management:

• Data entry and database management including monitoring study data for accuracy, quality of data, and compliance with protocols.
• Interact with data processing staff within the University to facilitate program needs and oversee database accuracy.
• Participate in data analysis and preparation of study reports.
• Lead and create study specific databases.
• Complete special data management requests and special projects as assigned.

All required qualifications must be documented in the application materials

Required Qualifications:       

• BA/BS in health-related field plus 6 years or more of research experience as study coordinator (or equivalent) in a biomedical health-related field  
• Experience with electronic data management.  Computer proficiency in a PC environment including Microsoft Office programs such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Experience with Good Clinical Practices (GCPs), institutional review boards (IRB), and other regulatory requirements
• Experience with patient care /contact, and recruiting patients to clinical trials
• Experience independently coordinating and managing clinical trials
• Experience with FDA-specific regulatory activities
• Demonstrated detail-orientation with exceptional organizational, planning and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, as a part of a team and with changing priorities
• Oral and written proficiency in Spanish

Preferred Qualifications:                   

• Experience working in an academic medicine setting
• Experience working with children and adolescents in the context of health-related initiatives/projects 
• Experience with REDCap
• Experience with OnCore
• CCRP certification or prepared to sit for exam

Please include cover letter and resume with application materials.

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