Dr. Susan Kline, clinical investigator in the Department of Medicine, Division of Infectious Diseases, is seeking a study coordinator to assist with the preparation and conduction of clinical research.

20%- Administrative Support for Clinical Trials

*Facilitate internal approvals, as required, by individual protocols: for the University of MN Institutional Review Board (IRB)
*Assist with budget development. Facilitate SPA contract negotiations through the established process. Establish utilization of University of MN Medical Center, Fairview, Fairview and MHealth resources.
*Establish and maintain study binders with regulatory documentation. Update IRB and CPRC with protocol, informed consent, and regulatory documentation changes, as needed, based on amendments or other submitted documents.

70%- Study Functions

*Facilitate subject recruitment and screening, obtain subject consent, monitor compliance of study subjects to protocol, coordinate study visits and obtain biological samples required by the protocols.
*Timely data entry of all study subject data into case report forms and/or electronic databases.
*Assist in collection of body fluids (stool or perianal, urine, throat and nasal cultures, skin swab cultures), as required by study protocols.
*Ensure protocol compliance.
*Communicate with PI and to the study team all relevant medical patient information to manage study subjects in a safe and responsive manner.
*Inform PI and clinical caretakers of adverse events and report Serious Adverse Events to protocol sponsors.
*Communicate and collaborate with study sponsors, and IRB.
*Maintain an accurate hourly account of time spent on each study in the appropriate tracking system.
*Maintain patient confidentiality and compliance with HIPAA regulations.
*Manage clinical trials supplies.
*Facilitate closure of completed studies, including safe storage of study documentation.

5%- Communications

*Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with Investigational Pharmacy, nursing, medical, laboratory and microbiology staff.
*Act as liaison with other health care personnel, providing information about current study protocols and assistance with patient enrollment.
*Maintain a good working relationship with the FDA Clinical Research Regulations and Good Clinical Practice (GCP) standards for Research.

5%- Other Duties as Assigned

Required Qualifications: (Must be documented on all application materials)

*Bachelor's Degree in biological or health care-related field with 2 years of experience or a combination of education and work experience to equal 6 years
*Proficient computer experience to include Microsoft Word and Excel or similar software
*Experience working with patient databases and medical records
*Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, strong patient relation skills, and ability to work independently
*Willingness to assist in collection of body fluids (stool, urine, throat cultures, skin cultures), as required by study protocols.
*Proof of non-active tuberculosis and immunization for or resistance to measles, mumps, rubella, Hepatitis B, pertussis and influenza

Preferred Qualifications:

*Previous experience working in a clinical medical or nursing facility such as a hospital, clinic or nursing home.
*Previous clinical research experience, including data collection from study subjects and completing case report forms.
*Experience initiating clinical trials, including acquiring internal approvals, documentation and regulation management. Working knowledge of Federal Regulations, IRB/HIPAA guidelines, and good clinical practice guidelines.

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