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The Department of Pathology has an exciting opportunity for a full-time Clinical Research Coordinator 1, to work on-site in Miami.

CORE JOB SUMMARY

The Clinical Research Coordinator 1 serves as an entry-level clinical research professional that has a foundation in clinical research through assigned responsibilities in data management or implementing clinical research protocols. The incumbent is responsible for simple clinical research protocols and timelines.

CORE JOB FUNCTIONS
1. Performs chart review/pre-screening activities for study participant eligibility and coordination of simple clinical research protocols. Maintains enrollment procedures according to the protocol.

2. Coordinates routine activities of clinical studies including data collection and maintenance, planning study timelines, schedules appointments and study visits, meeting scheduling, and project evaluation.

3. Performs moderate to complex research tests/ experiments and adapts procedures for quality improvement under supervision.

4. Understands and follows technical instructions for operating clinical research equipment, problem solves when operational failures occur.

5. Assists in observing and informing the PI/supervisor of adverse events, including those reported by study participants.

6. Addresses adverse events per protocol, advocating for study participants and quality standards throughout the lifespan of the study.

7. Identifies, reports, and helps problem solve protocol deviations and unanticipated occurrences.

8. Follows the appropriate fundamental requirements of all international, national, and local regulatory bodies.

9. Knows the contents and maintenance of study-specific clinical research regulatory binders.

10. Maintains requisite skills and mandatory training in safety, equality, responsible conduct of research, continuing education, and research competencies.

11. Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.

CORE QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
Bachelor's degree in relevant field required

Experience:
Minimum 1 year of relevant experience required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

- Learning Agility: Ability to learn new procedures, technologies, and protocols, and adapt to changing priorities and work demands.

- Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively with others and contribute to a team environment.

- Technical Proficiency: Skilled in using office software, technology, and relevant computer applications.

- Communication: Strong and clear written and verbal communication skills for interacting with colleagues and stakeholders.

DEPARTMENT SPECIFIC JOB SUMMARY

The Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine (DPLM) is a growing multi-disciplinary department at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. It encompasses 4 distinct divisions: Anatomic Pathology, Hematopathology, Comparative Pathology, and Laboratory Medicine. DPLM Research includes all divisions and is divided according to basic, translational, and clinical research. The position of Clinical Research Coordinator 1 at DPLM is expected to conduct and support pathology research projects.

DEPARTMENT SPECIFIC JOB FUNCTIONS

• Plan, implement, and monitor pathology clinical research study requests requesting pathology specific services

• Participate in the development and revision of internal Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) in the delivery of pathology services

• Conduct all pathology research related requests, which includes searches using coPath, and managing faculty research databases using several software such as Qualtrics, Sharepoint, and REDCap

• Keep faculty individual databases to capture all consult cases databases Participate and coordinate new pathology research projects

• Assist faculty with iLab requests for the Translational Research Histology Laboratory

• Coordinate proper retrieval of pathology materials and ensure proper review, delivery, and return of requested samples (slides and blocks)

• Monitor internal pilot award projects and acts a liaison with the DPLM faculty Prepare powerpoint presentation and other visual material related to all research processes for DPLM faculty

• Participate in all research DPLM activities and conferences, including the DPLM Research Day Learn and implement AI-driven projects to assist in improving research and/or research workflows

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.

DEPARTMENT PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience:

• Experience supporting clinical and translational research within a pathology or laboratory medicine environment
• Familiarity with biospecimen management, including retrieval, processing, tracking, and storage of tissue samples (e.g., slides, FFPE blocks, fresh specimens)
• Experience coordinating pathology-related study requests and services, including collaboration with investigators and core laboratories
• Knowledge of anatomic pathology and/or laboratory medicine workflows and their integration into clinical research studies
• Experience working with research databases and informatics tools (e.g., REDCap, CoPath, SharePoint, Qualtrics) for specimen tracking and study management
• Understanding of regulatory and compliance requirements related to human subject research, biospecimens, and HIPAA

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of biospecimen lifecycle management (collection processing storage distribution)
• Familiarity with histology, molecular pathology, or laboratory-based assays

• Ability to manage data integrity and specimen linkage across clinical and research systems

The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.

UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for.

The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.

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