Clinical Research Coordinator

Position Summary:

The Department of Neurology at the University of Minnesota invites applications for a full-time Clinical Research Coordinator (Research Professional 2) position. The coordinator will work on several studies examining movement disorders (e.g., Parkinson's Disease, Essential Tremor, and Dystonia). Principal Investigators Jing Wang, PhD and Luke Johnson, PhD are part of the Neuromodulation Research Center (https://nmrc.umn.edu/) and Matt Johnson, PhD directs the Neuromodulation Research and Technology Laboratory (https://neuromod.umn.edu/).

Both labs study neuromodulation and use cutting-edge technologies to improve quality of life with for people with neurological disorders. Responsibilities include assisting with the collection and management of data from behavioral experiments in human research participants diagnosed with movement disorders (who may or may not have deep brain stimulation implants), coordinating the enrollment and management of eligible patients, performing evaluations, extracting/reporting quality data and responding to data queries.

Duties/Responsibilities:

*(40%): Screen and recruit clinical research participants by pre-screening clinic patients, planning and facilitating database searches, community outreach and collaborating with volunteer databases.
*(40%): Manage clinical trials from beginning to end, ensure accurate data reporting and subject well-being. Complete and assist with study data collection and entry; collect enrollment and treatment data, using charts, correspondence, electronic medical records, and personal communications with other healthcare workers.
*(10%): Responsible for interpretation of, application of, and compliance with Federal Regulations, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), and University and Clinical Partner policies as it relates to assigned research protocols.
*(5%): Design and provide training concerning protocol and study procedures; primary responsibility for interpretation and implementation of the study protocol, procedures and definitions for the study team.
*(5%): Act as an information resource to University faculty and staff for protocol specific queries, including availability of trials, enrollment requirements, specimens needed, etc.

Required Qualifications:
*BA/BS degree plus at least two years of relevant experience or a combination of education and relevant work experience to equal at least six years.
*Medical and/or research experience.
*Ability to take initiative and keep track of duties independently, under general supervision (after appropriate training).

Preferred Qualifications:
*Experience in neurosciences, public health, psychology, or biomedical research including regulatory (documentation and event reporting for IUCACCs or, preferably, IRBs) and/or conducting or assisting with experiments, and making measurements (preferably in living organisms, preferably human).
*Ability to follow strict research protocols with utmost ethical standards.
*Knowledge of informed consent process and adverse event reporting.
*Experience interviewing and documenting study data appropriately.
*Experience with electronic medical records and HIPAA policies.
*Data management and/or data analysis experience or aptitude.

To learn more about the Department of Neurology, please visit https://med.umn.edu/neurology.

Pay Range: $26.44/hr-$32.70/hr; depending on education/qualifications/experience.

Time Appointment: 100% Appointment

Position Type: Civil-Service & Non-Faculty Labor Represented Staff

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, and pharmacy plans
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• University HSA contributions
• Disability and 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.

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