Clinical Research Coordinator

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The Oncology Clinical Trial team at Dell Medical School is seeking a Clinical Research Coordinator. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational and multitasking skills, proficiency in data entry, and excellent communication abilities, which are essential for this role. Join us in making a difference in the lives of cancer patients through innovative clinical research and compassionate care.

This position is a temporary 12-month position, renewable based upon availability of funding, work performance, and progress toward goals.

Purpose:

The Clinical Research Coordinator will coordinate IRB activities and prepare and maintain compliance documents. Additionally, this position will recruit and screen patients for clinical trials, coordinate all aspects of patient visits and data collection. The role also involves scheduling procedures, updating patient status in trackers, entering data in clinical trial management systems, and processing and shipping blood samples.

• Coordinates activities for the Institutional Review Board (IRB). Prepares and maintains documents, presentations, files, training materials and databases needed for IRB compliance.

• Recruits, screens, consents, enrolls patients to clinical trials and coordinates all aspects of patient care and clinical research data while ensuring adherence to clinical trials protocols and procedures.

• Maintains and coordinates data collection information required for each study that may also include developing CRF's (case report form) or data collection tools. Works with electronic and paper filing system for regulatory documents, source documents, and credentialing binders. Enters data in the assigned clinical trial management system, electronic medical record and/or other required data entry systems.

• Participates in or facilitates the processing and shipping blood samples.

• Other related functions as assigned.

Bachelor's degree and three (3) years or Master's degree and one (1) year of related experience coordinating research studies. Able to independently perform study start-up activities, recruit and consent subjects, organize scheduled study visits between subject and multiple providers, complete all required study activities during study visits, enter data into Electronic Data Capture systems, assist with monitoring visits, correct any incomplete tasks or items identified by the study monitor, and any other duties as instructed. Able to collaborate and communicate well in a diverse environment. Manage day-to-day activities. The ability to communicate with others in a clear, understandable and professional manner on the phone and in person; demonstrated use of good written and verbal communication skills. Must be comfortable with speaking with patients, including by phone or virtual video visit to collect data. Must possess effective project management skills, including the ability to plan, organize and schedule work in an efficient and productive manner, focusing on key priorities and meeting deadlines.

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

$48,000+ depending on qualifications

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience communicating with patients with serious illness. Proficient in the use of Word, PowerPoint, and Excel, Endnote (or other reference management tool), and REDCap. Excellent organizational skills with great attention to detail. Energetic, eager to learn new skills. Capable of independent as well as collaborative work. Excellent documentation skills.

• May work around standard office conditions

• May work around biohazards

• Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation

• Field work as necessary

• Resume/CV

• 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor

• Letter of interest

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Background Checks:

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

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Equal Opportunity Employer:

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer,complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

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Pay Transparency:

The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.

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Employment Eligibility Verification:

If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.

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E-Verify:

The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university's company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following:

• E-Verify Poster (English) [PDF]
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Compliance:

Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031.

The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.