Clinical Research Coordinator II - Department of Surgery

The Department of Surgery, Division of Trauma, Critical Care, Burns, and Emergency Surgery seeks a Clinical Research Coordinator to support clinical research in trauma. We are seeking a candidate to serve as the primary coordinator for various clinical trials in hemorrhage control, resuscitation, and general trauma. The Clinical Research Coordinator will work closely with the division faculty to facilitate the clinical trials by screening participants, obtaining informed consent, recording interventions, obtaining labs and other required tests, completing case report forms, assisting with query resolution, and scheduling study participants for follow-up. The incumbent will work under limited or minimal supervision and consult with the faculty in highly unusual or complex situations. The mission of the University of Arizona - Department of Surgery is to foster excellence in patient care, surgical education, research, and technical innovation. We strive to be leaders and role models of excellence, innovation, and caring in all that we do, and we are committed to training the next generation of surgeon leaders.

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• Screen and evaluate subjects for inclusion into clinical trials, ensuring potential participants meet eligibility criteria by communicating with the treatment team and/or investigator.
• Explain trial to participant and their families, obtain consent, and enroll participants into the study.
• Schedule and/or perform medical testing per protocol such as coordinating imaging, drawing blood, sample processing and packaging laboratory samples for shipment.
• Assess and follow patients through trauma, in-hospital, and outpatient treatment. Determine if there is protocol compliance or other problems. Notify Trauma Research Manager if problems arise.
• Complete case report forms by entering data into electronic database for study participants. Maintain and organize participant data.
• Administers and assists in the coordination of assigned programs and projects in addition to primary study.
• Helps train lower-level staff.
• Mentors and shares knowledge with student workers.
• Conducts neurotech assessments of enrolled subjects as directed by research protocol after completing training and certification.
• Submits study protocols and amendments, consent forms, and recruiting materials to the Institutional Review Board and department for approval with oversight from supervisor.
• Provide team coordination, communication, and quality control. Works with division faculty to develop compliance forms and tracking documents.
• Attend site visits, and various other duties or projects as assigned.

This job posting reflects the general nature and level of work expected of the selected candidate(s). It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The institution reserves the right to amend or update this description as organizational priorities and institutional needs evolve.

Application: The online application should be completed in its entirety. Blank or missed information may be considered an incomplete submission.

Cover Letter: Should clearly indicate how your skills and professional employment experience meet the Minimum and the Preferred qualifications (if applicable).