Research Project Coordinator

Job Summary:

The Project Manager is responsible for assisting the UNMC Principal Investigators and the Administrator in the overall project management, and implementation of Nephrology and Kidney Transplant clinical trials and research projects, as well as function as the primary contact for the industry trials that will ensure successful participation of our site in clinical trials. Research projects and campus collaboration.

Provide tracking and preparation of study specific documents according to FDA regulations. Oversees training of personnel and project teams as appropriate. Works to ensure trials and projects move forward based on both time and budget. Plays an integral role in the communication between sponsors, sites and team members and act as a liaison with other divisions necessary to complete the study.

In addition to project manager responsibilities, this individual is responsible for supervision assigned team members of the Division of Nephrology clinical trials working group. This may include direct supervision and overseeing training of site personnel and project team members as appropriate.

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Additional Info

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Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Health Science or related field.
• 2 years clinical research project management to include data collection or data management
• Microsoft Excel,Microsoft Word,Microsoft Outlook

Will consider six years related education and/or experience combined of which two years must include related post high school education

• Excellent organizational skills
• Knowledge of clinical research
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills required
• Computer literacy and familiarity with maintenance of computer databases
• Ability to work effectively with other team members
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks/responsibilities
• Strong interpersonal skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Nephrology
• Knowledge of clinical research trials
• Medical terminology
• Database Systems
• Previous experience working with physicians
Previous work in kidney disease and/or kidney transplantation

Compliance Requirements:

• Physical Exam
• Drug Screen
• Background Check
• Child & Adult Sexual Abuse Registry Request and Check
• Education Credentials Check
• Immunizations