Clinical Research Coordinator - Internal Medicine (Gastroenterology) - JR009910
Company:
University of Kansas Medical Center
Job Location:
Category:
Laboratory and Research
Type:
Full-Time
Department:
SOM KC Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology and Hepatology
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Medicine-Gastroenterology
Position Title:
Clinical Research Coordinator - Internal Medicine (Gastroenterology)
Job Family Group:
Professional Staff
Job Description Summary:
The Clinical Research Coordinator in the Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology and Liver Center supports clinical and translational research activities. This position collaborates with faculty investigators and research staff to support investigator-initiated studies related to liver disease. The position works directly with research participants and assists with regulatory, operational, and data-related aspects of clinical research, as well as activities related to liver specimen biobanking and distribution.
Job Description:
Job Duties
- Recruit, evaluate, and educate participants regarding clinical trials following established procedures and protocols.
- Conduct Informed Consent Interviews with participants and where required, participant families.
- Document trial-related activities as directed and ensure study data is reported in a timely and accurate manner.
- Coordinate study participant visit activities, including scheduling procedures, communicating with participants, and completing necessary basic study procedures.
- Maintain trial regulatory documentation files, including correspondence with sponsor, KUMC IRB, and participant.
- Assist faculty in preparation of IRB submissions and NIH human subjects' sections.
- Participate in liver and adipose specimen procurement activities in collaboration with the Liver Biorepository coordinator.
- Collect, process, and store biological specimens.
- Maintain database of samples and fill requests for samples.
- Manage communications with outside investigators requesting tissues sample.
Work Environment
- Evening hours may occasionally be required.
Work Experience: Four (4) years of relevant experience. Education may be substituted for experience on a year-for-year basis.
Preferred Qualifications
Education: Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
Certifications: Research certification preferred such as:
- Certified Clinical Research Coordinator (CCRC) or certification eligible
- Certified Clinical Research Professional (CCRP) or certification eligible
- Experience with procedures related to clinical research.
- Experience with laboratory safety and regulatory requirements.
- Interpersonal skills
- Communication
- Computer skills
- Attention to detail
- Resume/CV
- Cover Letter
Coverage begins on day one for health, dental, and vision insurance and includes health expense accounts with generous employer contributions if the employee participates in a qualifying health plan. Employer-paid life insurance, long-term disability insurance, and various additional voluntary insurance plans are available. Paid time off, including vacation and sick, begins accruing upon hire, plus ten paid holidays. One paid discretionary day is available after six months of employment, and paid time off for bereavement, jury duty, military service, and parental leave is available after 12 months of employment. A retirement program with a generous employer contribution and additional voluntary retirement programs (457 or 403b) are available.
Employee Type:
Regular
Time Type:
Full time
Rate Type:
Salary
Compensation Statement:
The pay range listed for this position is determined by our compensation program using market data and salary benchmarking. A combination of factors is considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, education, experience and training, qualifications relative to the requirements of the position, and funding. At the University of Kansas Medical Center, a reasonable estimate for the starting pay range will be the minimum to midpoint of the posted range, taking into account the combination of factors listed above.
Pay Range:
$60,800.00 - $91,200.00
Minimum
$60,800.00
Midpoint
$76,000.00
Maximum
$91,200.00
Application Instructions:
To learn more and apply online, please visit or go to and search for position number JR009910.
Applications must be submitted directly through the KU Medical Center website to be considered for this position. Any applications submitted via email or this website will NOT be reviewed or considered.
About KU Medical Center:
The University of Kansas Medical Centers mission is to educate exceptional health care professionals through a full range of undergraduate, graduate, professional, postdoctoral and continuing education programs in the schools of Medicine, Nursing and Health Professions. KU Medical Center also advances the health sciences through world-class research programs; provides compassionate and state-of-the-art patient care in an academic medical center environment; and works with communities in every Kansas county to improve the health of Kansans. Learn more at .
Benefits:
KUMC offers a range of great benefits that support employees and eligible family members. Our health insurance benefits begin on hire date and KUMC offers other exciting benefits such as paid parental leave, generous employer retirement contributions and other resources to improve health and well-being. For more information, please visit
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
The University of Kansas Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ethnicity, ancestry, age, protected veteran or disability status, marital status, parental status, or genetic information. http://policy.ku.edu/IOA/nondiscrimination
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