Clinical Research Coord II

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

The Clinical Research Coordinator II (CRC II) is responsible for the coordination of pain, opioid alternative, EMS, sepsis, geospatial, biomarker, and precision medicine related emergency medicine research studies and educational programs funded by federal, industry and private foundation grants. This position will report to the Assistant Director of Clinical Research in the Department of Emergency Medicine.

• Supports the implementation of IRB-approved studies by reviewing protocols, screening and enrolling patients, and performing study-related procedures such as specimen collections, laboratory processing and device education. Performs study follow-up visits including phlebotomy, vital signs, psychometric surveys, and dispensing of investigational products under the guidance of senior staff and investigators.  Assists in maintaining study protocols and checklists; completes source document data and case report forms. Enters data into appropriate study databases and develops databases as needed. Ensures IRB and regulatory documents are properly filed in regulatory study binders and that binders are up to date for review by auditors and study monitors. Ensures that research participants are properly associated in EPIC; collaborates and communicates with state/hospital/ED/pain clinic/pharmacy staff and other departments to ensure a team approach for completing research activities. Assists with training clinical research coordinators, OPS research assistants, and student interns on protocols for participant enrollment. Adheres to good clinical practice (GCP) and follows the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) and Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), and follows all University of Florida policies and procedures.
• Assists with Emergency Medicine principal investigators (PIs) and divisional/department leadership to coordinate research studies and programs that focus on PAMI (Pain Assessment and Management Initiative), alternatives to opioids, and patient safety. Implements quantitative and qualitative data collection and verification using REDCap. 
• Performs biomedical procedures such as bio specimen collection, centrifuging, pipetting, freezing, sample storage, and IATA shipping. Assists with training other clinical research coordinators on specific study processing.
• Develops educational outreach materials, presentations, and infographics related to studies. Participates in EM research and quality improvement related state partnerships. Other assigned duties as determined by EM Research leadership team.

About UF Health:

UF Health is the Southeast’s premier academic health center and an integral part of the University of Florida.  Our mission is to promote health through outstanding and high-quality patient care, innovative and rigorous education in the health professions and biomedical sciences, and research across the spectrum of basic, translational and clinical investigation.  UF Health encompasses the Gainesville-based University of Florida colleges of Dentistry, Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy, Public Health and Health Professions, and Veterinary Medicine; the UF Health Shands family of hospitals in Gainesville; UF Health Jacksonville medical center; UF Health North; an academic campus in Jacksonville that is home to the UF College of Medicine – Jacksonville and includes degree programs offered by the colleges of Nursing and Pharmacy; UF Health St. Johns in St. Augustine; UF Health Neighborhood Hospital in Ocala; and our campus in Central Florida, which includes UF Health Spanish Plaines Hospital and UF Health Leesburg Hospital. It also includes primary care and specialty practices throughout Central, North Central and northern Florida and Southeast Georgia. The UF Health network of hospitals and physician practices manages more than 3 million inpatient and outpatient visits each year, and serves patients from all 67 Florida counties, from across the nation and from dozens of countries around the world.

About College of Medicine – Jacksonville (COM-J):

The UF College of Medicine – Jacksonville is the largest of the three colleges at the Health Science Center Jacksonville. The college's 16 clinical science departments house more than 500 faculty members, 1,560 staff and 450 residents and fellows, as well as medical students from UF and around the country. We offer an incredible breadth of clinical training programs and proud to train many of best primary care providers and specialists throughout the region, the state and the country.

Research, discovery and innovation are critical aspects of our clinical campus and we have some of the country’s leading researchers at our locations searching for and finding new treatments and clinical options.

The UF College of Medicine – Jacksonville faculty, administrators, residents, fellows, students and staff work as a team in pursuit of our common mission — to heal, to comfort, to educate and to discover through quality health care, elimination of health disparities, medical education, innovation and research.

To learn more about our college, leadership, mission, faculty resources, and the city of Jacksonville visit https://med.jax.ufl.edu/administrative-affairs/faculty-orientation-guide/.

$58,000 to $65,000

• Experience in phlebotomy, specimen processing, and clinical research is preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to prioritize and effectively communicate verbally and in writing.
• Coordinates multiple tasks and works independently and productively in a fast paced, deadline-oriented environment.
• This position requires proficiency in data management and superior organization skills.
• Integrity, careful attention to detail; ability to maintain confidentiality, demonstrate professionalism and respect for subjects’ rights and individual needs; willing to learn and maintain skills in accordance with HIPAA regulations and Good Clinical Practice guidelines.

In order to be considered, you must upload your cover letter, resume, and 3 references

Normal work hours will include a mix of 8-hour shifts Monday through Sunday during the time period of 8:00am to 9:00pm based on study schedules with mix of day and evening shifts and 2-3 weekend shifts per month. There will be occasional on call duties, and travel for professional presentations and activities.

Degrees earned from an education institution outside of the United States are required to be evaluated by a professional credentialing service provider approved by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES), which can be found at http://www.naces.org/.

The University of Florida is a public institution and subject to all requirements under the Florida Sunshine and Public Records laws. If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call (352) 392-2HRS or the Florida Relay System at (800) 955-8771 (TDD). Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the US. Searches are conducted in accordance with Florida's Sunshine Law.