Clinical Research Coordinator

The Department of Dermatology seeks a Clinical Research Coordinator responsible for working together with the Clinical Research team in Business/Industry and Investigator Initiated projects.

This position is based out of Minneapolis, MN and is eligible for hybrid work from home and/or on campus work dependent upon individual performance and organizational need, though some regular on-site work will be expected. Because the University of Minnesota is a land-grant institution that serves the state, residing in Minnesota is typically required.

Major Duties/Job Description:

Research Coordinator (85%):

• Provide subject screening and recruitment, verifying subject eligibility, facilitating subject enrollments, and timely acquisition of research samples.
• Execute effective specimen management, including preparing kits, processing specimens, preparing shipments, tracking inventory, etc.
• Responsible for study data collection through patient interactions, electronic medicals records, etc.
• Create and maintenance of subject research charts.
• Review with Investigators the timely review and reporting of adverse reactions and severe adverse events.
• Preparation of regulatory applications, consent forms, etc. Track regulatory review submissions to ensure deadlines are met.
• Maintenance of regulatory binders and required documentation for each clinical research study to ensure compliance and to be audit-ready at any given time.
• Prepare for site initiation visits, monitoring visits, program audits, etc.
• Track subject visits and ensure protocol timelines are met.
• Enter all study and subject data into OnCore clinical trials management system and required sponsor EDC platforms.

Other Support Activities (10%):

• Provide support and assistance to the clinical research team as directed.
• Support quality improvement initiatives
• Attend weekly clinical research meetings

Education (5%):

• Attend Professional Development Seminars and other educational opportunities as appropriate
• Engage with clinical teams to foster an environment of quality research participation within the context of exceptional clinical care

All required qualifications must be documented on application materials.

Required Qualification:

• Bachelors' degree and 2 years of clinical or research experience or a combination of related education and work experience to equal 6 years.
• Responsible for study coordination to include list duties (screen, recruit, consent, enroll etc
• Relevant and direct experience in clinical research to include data management and following clinical research Standard Operating Procedures, the Code of Federal Regulations for clinical trials and Good Clinical Practice guidelines.
• Computer proficiency and ability to navigate multiple software applications.
• Detail-oriented with exceptional organizational, planning and problem-solving skills
• Ability to multitask and manage projects simultaneously
• Ability to work in a complex environment
• Ability to work independently, as a part of a team and with changing priorities
• Possess excellent communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work flexible work hours, potentially rare evenings and weekends.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience with Dermatology patient population
• Experience in both adult and pediatric clinical trials.
• Experience with business and industry clinical trials
• Relevant and direct experience with regulatory requirements including study monitoring, Institutional Review Board submissions, Investigation New Drug (IND) and/or Investigational Device (IDE) submissions.
• Experience with Epic or other electronic medical record system
• Experience with Clinical Trial Management Systems such as Oncore
  

The Department of Dermatology is committed to providing excellent patient care, conducting investigational research and training the next generation of dermatologist. We have world-renowned clinical programs, nationally recognized educational program, and pioneering clinical trials. We are dedicated to improving dermatological care not only for today, but also for the future.The Department of Dermatology is committed to providing excellent patient care, conducting investigational research and training the next generation of dermatologist. We have world-renowned clinical programs, nationally recognized educational program, and pioneering clinical trials. We are dedicated to improving dermatological care not only for today, but also for the future.

For more information, please visit our website at https://med.umn.edu/dermatology

Pay Range: $27.12hr to $29.12hr, we anticipate most offers will be around the midpoint of this range, depending on education and experience.

Time Appointment: 100% Appointment

Position Type: Civil-Service

Please visit the Office of Human Resources website for more information regarding benefit eligibility.

The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off
• Continuous learning opportunities through professional training and degree-seeking programs supported by the Regents Tuition Benefit Program
• Low-cost medical, dental, pharmacy and disability plans
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• University HSA contributions
• Employer-paid life insurance
• Employee wellbeing program
• Excellent retirement plans with employer contribution
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) opportunity
• Financial counseling services
• Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost
• Employee Transit Pass with free or reduced rates in the Twin Cities metro area

Applications must be submitted online. To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions. You will be given the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a cover letter and resume.

Additional documents may be attached after application by accessing your "My Job Applications" page and uploading documents in the "My Cover Letters and Attachments" section.

To request an accommodation during the application process, please e-mail employ@umn.edu or call (612) 624-8647.

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The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC)

The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC), is among the largest public research universities in the country, offering undergraduate, graduate, and professional students a multitude of opportunities for study and research. Located at the heart of one of the nation's most vibrant, diverse metropolitan communities, students on the campuses in Minneapolis and St. Paul benefit from extensive partnerships with world-renowned health centers, international corporations, government agencies, and arts, nonprofit, and public service organizations.

At the University of Minnesota, we are proud to be recognized by the Star Tribune as a Top Workplace for 2021, as well as by Forbes as Best Employers for Women and one of America's Best Employers (2015, 2018, 2019, 2023), Best Employer for Diversity (2019, 2020), Best Employer for New Grads (2018, 2019), and Best Employer by State (2019, 2022).