Clinical Research Coordinator II, University of Arizona Cancer Center (Multiple)(Full-Time)

University of Arizona12 months ago
Tucson, Arizona, United States
On-site
Full-time
Junior Level (1-3 years)

Job Description

Position Overview

We are seeking a Primary Clinical Research Coordinator for Oncology Clinical Trials. In this role, you will coordinate patient care requirements across IRB-approved protocols, manage data and direct patient care, facilitate trainings, and ensure effective communication among clinical and research staff.

Key Responsibilities

  • Coordinate patient care requirements for IRB-approved clinical trial protocols, including consenting, screening, registering, re-consenting, scheduling appointments and procedures, documentation creation, and data submission.
  • Work with a team to develop and implement plans that confirm the proper execution of clinical trial procedures; participate in Site Evaluation Visits (SEV), Site Initiation Visits (SIV), monitoring visits, and audits for Investigator Initiated Trials (IITs), sponsored studies, and cooperative group trials.
  • Participate in and help create trainings; attend required staff meetings from the Clinical Trials Office, University of Arizona, Banner, and sponsors. Training in phlebotomy and/or vitals collection may also be provided.
  • Perform data management tasks in adherence to ALCOA-C guidelines, ensuring data is attributable, legible, contemporaneous, original, and accurate. This includes gaining access to clinical trial data systems, evaluating tumor response using RECIST and other criteria, and collecting necessary signatures to maintain GCP compliance.
  • Provide direct patient care by coordinating clinical trial calendars, instructing and counseling patients and their families, and collaborating with pharmacy, infusion nurses, and pharmacokinetic coordinators for specimen collection and processing.
  • Maintain proper communication with clinic staff, research nurses, study monitors, physicians, and patients, keeping all parties informed of appointments and protocol-specific requirements.
  • Perform other tasks as assigned.

Required Qualifications

  • Demonstrated strong interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent organizational skills with keen attention to detail.
  • Ability to multitask and manage time effectively.
  • Comfortable navigating electronic databases and clinical data management systems.

Required Skills

Attention to detail
Organizational skills
Electronic medical record navigation
Patient consent and care coordination
GCP compliance
Data management
Team collaboration
Oncology clinical trials
Effective communication
Phlebotomy training
Clinical research coordination
IRB protocol compliance