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Clinical Study Coordinator II - Ophthalmology
Job Number: 2024-45569Category: Research
Location: Worcester, MA
Shift: Day
Exempt/Non-Exempt: Exempt
Business Unit: UMass Chan Medical School
Department: School - Ophthalmology - W822000
Job Type: Full-Time
Salary Grade: 43
Union Code: Non Union Position -W60- Non Unit Professional
Num. Openings: 1
Post Date: May 2, 2024
GENERAL SUMMARY OF POSITION:
Under the direction of the Principal Investigator or designee, the Clinical Study Coordinator II – Ophthalmology is responsible for coordinating clinical research projects and providing direction for other research staff
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Coordinate research studies according to guidelines and Manuals of Procedures
- Help train study staff
- Modify and update study Manuals as needed to improve operations
- Oversee and participate in data collection, data entry, telephone calls to study participants and medical offices and labs, conduct interviews, and perform other study tasks
- Help with data management, maintain study files.
- Assure quality control of data
- Organize, conduct and supervise collection of study images into study databases
- Assist with literature reviews
- Assist with IRB submissions and regulatory materials related to medical records and study billing.
- May perform centrifuging of study blood samples and provide back-up for Lab Supervisor as needed
- Organize collection of off-site blood appointments
- Assist with lab and biorepository tasks
- Help train and supervise the activities of Clinical Research Assistant and Research Coordinator 1.
- Perform other duties as required.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Minimum of Bachelors degree in a scientific or health care field; Masters degree preferred but not required.
- 3 years of related experience
- Excellent ability to use computer based tools to create spreadsheets and databases (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
- Knowledge of data management software and some basic analytic skills preferred
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills necessary to interact with patients and medical offices
- Outstanding attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to travel to local campus off-site locations