Department: MED-Cancer Center
Salary/Grade: EXS/5

Job Summary:

Coordinates non-therapeutic (i.e., minimal risk, survey, chart review) clinical research protocols with direction from the Principal Investigator and/or senior staff in compliance with regulatory laws and institutional guidelines. May assist in complex (i.e., interventional, therapeutic, greater than minimal risk) studies with direction but does not have overall responsibility for these studies.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Coordinates schedules and monitors research activities and subject preparation for minimal risk studies for a defined clinical research trial(s).
• Supports CRC senior staff in the recruitment, screening, eligibility determination process, enrollment of trial participants, and collection of participant information
• Performs supportive administrative and regulatory duties related to the study, as assigned by senior staff
• Recognizes adverse events, protocol deviations, and other unanticipated problems and reports as appropriate
• Collects, abstracts, and enters research data

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Bachelor's degree in relevant area of study required
• Experience working with patients and families in clinical settings preferred
• Knowledge of biology or medicine gained through education or prior work experience preferred
• Must demonstrate strong written/verbal communication skills and cultural sensitivity

Target hiring range for this position will be between $55,500-$69,500 per year. Offered salary will be determined by the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.

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