| Classification Title: |
Clinical Research Coordinator I
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| Job Description: |
The UF Health Cancer Center is the 72nd NCI designated cancer center and the only one at a public university in the State of Florida. As a matrix cancer center, we span 12 of the University of Florida's 16 colleges, pulling together a world-class, multi-disciplinary membership of over 330 faculty and 150 staff to address the challenges of the cancer burden faced by the population we serve as we work together to find a cure.
As a Study Coordinator I at the UF Health Cancer Center (UFHCC), you will be responsible for collaborating with coordinators and research staff, investigators, physicians, nurses, and other key personnel in the clinics, hospitals, and at the Cancer Center to ensure compliance with protocol requirements and satisfactory care for patients enrolled on research protocols.
In your new role you will be responsible for the following:
- Coordinating relevant care and protocol required testing for subjects enrolled on an assigned portfolio of human clinical trials.
- Interpreting and collecting medical and clinical data for prospective and existing enrolled subjects on assigned clinical trials.
- Maintaining compliance with all internal and external regulatory and institutional requirements related to your trials.
- Coordinating sample collection, analysis, and shipping for assigned trials.
This is an entry level position, ideal for candidates with interest in beginning a career in clinical research. Employees in these roles operate as part of our collaborative research enterprise and are fundamental to the progress of cancer research being conducted at the University of Florida. A complete job description will be provided to candidates selected for interview.
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| Expected Salary: |
$48,000 - $55,000, annually
This is a TEAMS position, and is eligible for a suite of excellent benefits, retirement options, and paid leave including:
- Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- State Retirement Plans
- Paid Time Off (approximately 22 days of vacation leave, 13 days of sick leave, and 11 paid holidays annually)
- Tuition Assistance (UF Employee Education Program)
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible Employer
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| Minimum Requirements: |
Associate’s degree or an allied health professional degree in an appropriate area and one year of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Professional clinical research certification (through SOCRA or ACRP) is required at the earliest of 12 months from hire or eligibility.
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| Preferred Qualifications: |
Knowledge/Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in health care and/or one of the basic sciences.
- Some relevant experience/and or training in research and/or oncology preferred.
- Experience working with databases and/or subject data.
Qualities:
- Strong interpersonal skills, along with the ability to work with a broad range of people including investigators, physicians, clinic and hospital staff, sponsors, partners at other institutions, UFHCC staff, and others.
- Highly resourceful team-player with the ability to be extremely effective, independent, interact professionally, and utilize effective writing and organizational skills.
- Demonstrated understanding and effective use of Emotional Intelligence strategies and skills.
Skills/Abilities:
- Proven ability to handle confidential information with discretion, be adaptable to various competing demands, and demonstrate the highest level of customer/client service and response.
- Demonstrated ability to achieve high performance goals and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Forward-thinking mentality, actively seeking opportunities and proposing creative solutions with strong decision-making capability.
- Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with stakeholders and critical staff, both internally and externally, through a variety of communication mediums and venues.
- Project manager mindset and basic skills including: delegation, scheduling, communication, critical thinking, task and quality management, risk management, and flexibility.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite, particularly Outlook, Excel, and Word.
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| Special Instructions to Applicants: |
The University of Florida is committed to non-discrimination with respect to race, creed, color, religion, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, political opinions or affiliations, genetic information, and veteran status in all aspects of employment including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training.
Applicants must upload a copy of the following documents to be considered for this position:
- Cover Letter or Letter of Interest
- Curriculum Vitae or Resume
- List of Three Professional References
Multiple roles will be filled through this requisition.
Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.
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| Health Assessment Required: |
No |