Clinical Study Coordinator II - Ophthalmology - University of Massachusetts Medical School

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 Bachelor’s degree in a scientific or health care field; Master’s 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