Clinical Research Coordinator 1

University of Miami - Miami, FL

Full-time - Entry Level

Miami, FL

About the position

The department of Psychiatry has an exciting opportunity for a full-time Clinical Research Coordinator 1 (CRC 1) to work onsite on the UHealth campus. The CRC 1 will report to Dr. Vilma Gabbay and serve on projects with a multidisciplinary and collaborative team. Projects include innovative MRI-based imaging approaches, investigations of neuroinflammation, and the use of behavioral paradigms to probe reward processing in mood and anxiety disorders in adults and adolescents. CRC 1s will have the opportunity to gain excellent clinical and research experience, with the potential for publication. The ideal candidate for this position will have a strong background in neuroscience or psychology with previous research experience.

Responsibilities

• Performs chart review/pre-screening activities for study participant eligibility and coordination of simple clinical research protocols.
• Maintains enrollment procedures according to the protocol.
• Coordinates routine activities of clinical studies including data collection and maintenance, planning study timelines, schedules appointments and study visits, meeting scheduling, and project evaluation.
• Performs moderate to complex research tests/experiments and adapts procedures for quality improvement under supervision.
• Understands and follows technical instructions for operating clinical research equipment, problem solves when operational failures occur.
• Assists in observing and informing the PI/supervisor of adverse events, including those reported by study participants.
• Addresses adverse events per protocol, advocating for study participants and quality standards throughout the lifespan of the study.
• Identifies, reports, and helps problem solve protocol deviations and unanticipated occurrences.
• Follows the appropriate fundamental requirements of all international, national, and local regulatory bodies.
• Knows the contents and maintenance of study-specific clinical research regulatory binders.
• Maintains requisite skills and mandatory training in safety, equality, responsible conduct of research, continuing education, and research competencies.
• Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in relevant field required
• Minimum 1 year of relevant experience

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Tuition remission