The University of Tennessee Health Science Center · 1 day ago
Research Study Coordinator 1-Research Center (Knoxville)
Knoxville, TN
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$21.69/hr - $21.69/hr
1+ years expThe University of Tennessee Health Science Center is seeking a Research Study Coordinator 1 to assist faculty with clinical research study activities. The role involves managing regulatory paperwork, coordinating Institutional Review Board submissions, and supporting the execution of Investigator-Initiated Research.
Health CareHigher EducationMedical
Responsibilities
Assists investigators with the development of design studies by reviewing proposals to determine best-suited methods for study objectives
Assist investigators with the collection and submission process for initial Institutional Review Board (IRB) submissions including the collection of hospital collaboration agreements, key personnel documents, department approvals, funding source information, Investigational New Drug (IND) information, Drug(s)/Device(s) specifics, and IRB application completion and upload into iMedRIS
Assists investigator with the IRB Continuing Review process that includes the completion of study status reports
Prepares study-specific protocols, source documents/spreadsheets, drafts of required study logs and essential trial documents, and prepares files
Assists investigator with the execution and coordination of GSM Investigator-Initiated Research
Assists in screening potential subjects, reviewing and documenting patient medical histories and concurrent medication lists, obtaining informed consent from patients, coordinating study visits and procedures to be completed on campus, collecting study data, and performing study assessments if needed (lab draws, questionnaires, vital signs, etc.) for Investigator-Initiated Studies
Establishes and maintains contact with study participants and families, community agencies, and health care providers
Assists investigator with the management and maintenance of study specific Master Trial File and Essential Trial Documents
Assists investigators and the Director of Research with the coordination of Quality Assurance and Monitoring pathway audits
Performs other duties assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in relevant health field. (TRANSCRIPT REQUIRED)
One (1) year of relevant experience; OR Associate's Degree and three (3) years of relevant experience, OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience to equal five (5) years
Ability to create and maintain extensive medical records on clinical research subjects
Understanding of hospital policies and procedures, medical records and documentation, and HIPAA regulations
Knowledge of research protocol with an understanding of Basic Research Principles and Federal Code of Regulations for Clinical Research Studies
Ability to manage multiple priorities
Ability to interact with a diverse population
Intermediate-level computer skills with the ability to learn new software applications for various electronic data capture programs
Ability to exhibit strong interpersonal and communication skills
Company
The University of Tennessee Health Science Center
Established in 1911, The University of Tennessee Health Science Center aims to improve human health through education, research, clinical care and public service.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$10.91MKey Investors
National Cancer InstituteHealth Resources and Services Administration
2022-08-26Grant· $3.16M
2022-07-26Grant· $3.9M
2022-03-31Grant· $2.05M
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