The Department of Psychiatry is seeking a Research Program Coordinator who will provide research support for studies on stress and late-life memory disorders. The coordinator will be responsible for the day-to-day logistical and operational tasks of clinical trials.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Maintains good working knowledge of all assigned protocols, including inclusion and exclusion criteria for study participation, visit timelines, and required data collection points per protocol.
• Adheres to all protocol requirements to ensure the validity of the clinical research data. Corrects database errors when necessary.
• Assists with preparing and submitting annual renewal requests, protocol amendments, and adverse event reports to institutional entities and sponsors.
• Maintains regulatory binders for each assigned protocol.
• Maintains good communication with all members of the study team and regulatory contacts.
• Administers telephone screens and assists with recruitment efforts as delegated by study team leaders. Verifies patient eligibility for studies by comparing patient history and clinical laboratory results with protocol requirements.
• Coordinates and schedules patient screening and follow up visits as specified per protocol.
• Administers cognitive testing and questionnaires, and assists with social stress induction procedures for research subjects according to protocol specifications.
• Sets up database using Excel, SPSS, or similar system.
• Ensures accuracy and timeliness of data entry into protocol specific databases, and responds to and corrects data queries raised by sponsors or study team leadership.
• Maintains recruitment databases and spreadsheets for tracking patient visits and recruitment efforts.
• Responds in a timely manner to special projects or queries related to each protocol.
• Prepares for and participates in monitoring and audits of studies.
• Meets regularly with study team leadership to review data accuracy and overall study progress. Participates in all mandatory meetings to develop increasing knowledge of assigned clinical trial requirements.

Special Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to learn new database and software applications is required.
• Excellent organizational skills required.
• Excellent attention to detail skills required.
• Ability to follow multiple, detailed directions of various protocols.
• Must have excellent time management skills.
• Must have excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability and licensure to operate a motor vehicle.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

• Bachelor's Degree in related discipline.

Classified Title: Research Program Coordinator  
Role/Level/Range: ACRO40/E/03/CD  
Starting Salary Range: $17.20 - $30.30 HRLY ($45,000 targeted; Commensurate w/exp.) 
Employee group: Full Time 
Schedule: 40 per week / M- F 
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt 
Location: School of Medicine Campus 
Department name: SOM Psy Bay BV Geriatric and Neuropsychi  
Personnel area: School of Medicine 

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