Non-Exempt Temporary or Casual

The Division of Pulmonary, Allergy, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine is seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Temporary/Casual Database Coordinator to support our Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD) Database. This role is crucial in ensuring the integrity, accessibility, and security of our databases. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in data entry and data extraction and a commitment to maintaining high standards of data quality.
This hybrid position will primarily work independently with day-to-day activities; and report to a Program Manager and Principal Investigator (PI). The successful candidate could be in the office routinely or work remotely once training is complete.

JOB DUTIES
Coordinate Participant Activities in Protocol- 10%
-Assists PI, Project Manager and Research team with all activities relative to initiation of assigned research trials.
-Coordinate the implementation of the IRB approved protocol.
-Develop and maintain accurate source documentation.
-Develop methods to identify potential participants such as via database searches and collaboration with internal and external partners.
-Maintain accurate and complete study records.
-Assess, troubleshoot, and report problems with data collection or other research processes.
-Under the supervision of the PI, report study/medical/test results for subjects and/or families and report significant findings to the appropriate study staff.
-Correctly interpret and comply with applicable Federal Regulations, Good Clinical Practice, and local research regulatory requirements

Collect & Abstract Data- 75%
-Input data into the database from Epic electronic medical record and other sources as available.
-Ensure data integrity and completeness.
-Run database reports when requested by study team
-Complete and maintain essential source documentation, regulatory documents, and case- report forms (CRFs)
-Receive and respond to data queries and monitoring action items as assigned

Communication and Training- 10%
-Coordinate communication between all individuals involved in the research studies (PI, co- PI, sponsor, monitor, clinical staff, other members of the research team, and student
employees)
-Write routine correspondence for research projects including letters, memos, and instructional study forms
-Interact with study monitors, department, University, and clinical staff to successfully carry
out study requirements.
-Provide ongoing and timely communication on the progress of the study to relevant parties
-Assist in the training of local staff on the protocol. This includes, but is not limited to: assisting in creation of training materials, delivering education to research and clinical staff,
and continually re-educating during the active phase of the active phase of the research project.

Other Duties as Assigned - 5%
-Supports other special projects and program initiatives as directed.
-Attends professional development and training sessions to ensure compliance with newest policies and procedures.
-Serve as subject matter expert resource for others on the team with less experience

The employer reserves the right to change or assign other duties to this position.

Starting Salary Range: $20.27 - $38.44 based on education and experience

Work schedule: No more than 14 hours per week; subject to manager approval

All required qualifications must be included in the application materials

Required Qualifications:
-BA/BS degree, or a combination of education and relevant work experience to equal at least four years.
-Computer proficiency, and ability to navigate multiple software applications
-Ability to work independently, make decisions, problem solve and prioritize the simultaneous
management of multiple clinical studies.
-Possess excellent communication skills; verbal and written.
-Detail-oriented with exceptional organizational, planning and problem-solving skills
-Ability to work independently, as part of a team, with changing priorities
-Demonstrated ability to independently meet deadlines and prioritize assignments
-Ability to interact with patient, staff, and research collaborators on a professional level
-Work is performed in an office environment and requires the ability to operate standard office equipment and keyboards.
-Must have the ability to lift and carry small parcels, packages and other items, to travel short distances, and transport items to study sites.
-Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.

Preferred Qualifications:
-Familiarity with standard medical terminology, research terminology, laboratory environments, basic experimental techniques
-Experience working in a clinical setting
-Experience with human subjects research.
-Experience with EPIC or comparable EMR system.
-Experience with OnCore clinical management system, utilizing Florence and REDCap EDC.

Pay Range: $20.27 - $38.44 per hour; depending on education/qualifications/experience.

Retirement plan options are available for Civil Service, Faculty, Labor-Represented, Professional & Administrative, and Temp Casual classifications. Learn more about retirement plans.

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