Clinical Research Coordinator III

About Us - Values Overview

Department Summary

The Institute for Translational Research is devoted to bringing novel diagnostics and interventions to patients and families suffering from neurodegenerative diseases, fostering translational research in neurodegenerative diseases at UNTHSC, and Create solutions for a healthier community. Our team spans basic "bench-top" science, clinical research, community-based research and clinical trials. Our translational approach is intended to foster discovery and expedite those discoveries toward the benefit of those suffering from brain disease. A particular emphasis of ITR is the development of personalized (or person-focused) medicine for Alzheimer's disease.

Position Overview

This role will oversee three (3) specific sites, site coordinators and site raters and will perform the duties as a project manager. It will participate in the administration and monitoring of clinical research studies and trials and assist participants during the studies and projects. It will analyze and evaluate clinical data gathered during research to ensure compliance with protocol and overall clinical objective and assist with administrative and scheduling and other duties as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree and four (4) years related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Employees in this job may be responsible for conducting research on, working on, or having the ability to access critical organizational infrastructure and they must be able to maintain the security and integrity of the infrastructure related to this role.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong oral and written communications skills.
• Knowledge of policies, practices, procedures and terminology of assigned function.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to conceptualize, plan and organize multiple programs and assignments effectively.
• Ability to maintain complex records; to assemble and organize data of complex nature; and to prepare and submit reports in professional formats.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to work under pressure and to adjust to constant changes.
• Considerable knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong problem solving skills and critical thinking skills.

Job Duties

• Serve as the project manager and coordinator for the rural NIH-funded study across 3 different sites, overseeing coordinators and raters while leading community outreach, participant recruitment, and regular on-site travel. 
• Provide quality checks for obtained research data, daily supervision of personnel working on the study, input into the daily workings of the study and updates, as well as, direct input into protocol issues and refinement.
• Collect and provide feedback to scientists on performance metrics of this study, maintain protocol compliance and requirements, prepares reports and provides weekly updates to PI and study doctors. 
• Assist with community outreach endeavors, recruitment of participants and project metrics, and assist with recruitment and retention of participants. 
• Perform basic medical duties such as collection of vitals, ECGs, and other procedures as needed; participate in monitoring visits, remote monitoring visits, and site initiation visits. 
• Create systems for tracking our metrics and cohort, metric reporting and other duties as needed.

Physical Requirements

• Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers.
• Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing.
• Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another.
• Lifting and moving objects up to 20 pounds.
• Communicating with others to exchange information.

Environmental Hazards

• No adverse environmental conditions expected.

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday 8a- 5p Hybrid

Driving University Vehicle

No

Security Sensitive

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

Special Instructions

Applicants must submit a minimum of two professional references as part of their application. If needed, additional references can be added after the application has been submitted. 

Benefits

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EEO Statement

The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit –and takes actions to prevent – discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking), and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application, employment practices, and facilities; nor permits race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or sex discrimination and harassment in its admissions processes, and educational programs and activities. UNT System Administration promptly investigates complaints of discrimination, harassment, and related retaliation and takes remedial action when appropriate. System Administration also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice, file a charge or report, or testify, assist, or participate in a related investigation or proceeding.