Clinical Research Coord II

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 11 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 II in our Hematologic Malignancies & BMT unit, you will be responsible for the coordination of clinical activities for an assigned portfolio of cancer clinical trials. In this position you will collaborate with other coordinator 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 in research protocols.

In your new role you will be responsible for the following:

• Coordination of relevant care and protocol required testing for subjects enrolled on an assigned portfolio of human clinical trials. This will include a variety of patient focused tasks such as screening, enrolling, and coordinating related care and other relevant tasks, all of which require regular, timely communication with clinic staff, physicians, investigators, other CRO staff, and the subjects themselves, as well as minute attention to detail throughout the conduct of the trial.
• Interpretation and collection of medical and clinical data of potential and existing subjects on assigned clinical trials. It is of the utmost importance that you provide and document accurate study data in accordance with study guidelines and timelines and protect subject privacy in compliance with relevant privacy laws.
• Maintaining compliance with all internal and external regulatory and institutional requirements related to your trials. You will also attend all relevant trainings and meetings including Tumor Boards, monthly educational topics, etc. as required, and provide in-service education related to assigned protocols to ensure study compliance.

This is a professional level position, ideal for candidates interested in furthering their 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.

$55,000 – $62,500 annually; commensurate with education and experience.

This is a TEAMS position, and is eligible for a suite of excellent benefits, retirement options, and paid leave.

Bachelor's degree in an appropriate area and two years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Knowledge/Experience:

• A Bachelor's Degree in Healthcare and/or Basic Sciences and four to six years of relevant experience and/or training in research and/or oncology preferred.
• Experience working with databases and/or subject data.
• Forward-thinking mentality, actively seeking opportunities and proposing creative solutions with strong decision-making capability.

Qualities:

• A project manager mindset and basic skills including: delegation, scheduling, communication, critical thinking, task and quality management, risk management, and flexibility.
• Strong interpersonal skills, as well as 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 also be extremely effective, independent, interact professionally, and utilize effective writing and organizational skills.
• Demonstrate understanding and effective use of Emotional Intelligence strategies and skills.

Skills/Abilities:

• 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.
• 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.
• Demonstrate ability to achieve high performance goals and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite.

Professional clinical research certification (through SOCRA or ACRP) is required at the earliest of 12 months from hire or eligibility.

Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.