NTRO RESEARCH COORDINATOR II

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Summary

Are you looking for an opportunity to be part of an innovative team and make an impact on the lives of those affected by cancer? As a member of the Moffitt Non-Therapeutic Research Office (NTRO) you may interact directly with community members and patients to enroll, educate, and guide participants through the experience of taking part in research. You may support non-therapeutic research in other ways including data entry, project and protocol management and quality assurance. Regardless, you will be a member of a collaborative team that ensures non-therapeutic research activities are moving forward safely, smoothly, and according to plan.

Our NTRO Research team comes from a variety of backgrounds and experiences, including public health, psychology, biological sciences and more. There are opportunities for those who have worked in other areas of public health as well as those who are looking for a new and exciting opportunity. Team members of NTRO work closely with community members, patients, patient families, study sponsors, and clinical teams including physicians, pharmacists, nurses, and other health care providers.

These positions typically offer a Monday through Friday schedule, though some require occasional weekends. Moffitt offers training and orientation.

Position Summary:

The primary focus of the NTRO Research Coordinator II role is to coordinate one or more non-therapeutic studies under the research portfolio of Dr. Vinci, Principal Investigator (PI). Coordination activities include study recruitment, enrollment, and other research activities. Dr. Vinci's research has two primary populations of focus: individuals attempting to quit smoking cigarettes and cancer caregiver research. This position will primarily assist with studies focused on cancer caregivers. This position is expected to work under general supervision and direction from the supervisor and Principal Investigator to implement and coordinate research, including administrative procedures. This position is part of the NTRO research coordinator (RC) pathway.

Ideal Candidate:

• Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to adapt quickly and respond to the needs of the study team.
• Critical thinking skills and ability to solve issues with minimal guidance.
• Continues to build productive internal/external working relationships.
• Bilingual Spanish is preferred.

Responsibilities:

• Screen, identify eligibility, and consent participants. This could be any research participant, including community based or clinically based participants depending on the study needs.
• Enters data and other pertinent information into the appropriate databases (i.e., REDCap, Power chart, Oncore, sponsor specific EDC system).
• Responsible for quality of the data coming in and ensuring that the protocol is being followed appropriately.
• Ability to handle a higher volume of moderate complex studies.
• Updates protocols with PI's guidance for submission to the Regulatory Specialist.
• Documents deviations timely and communicates with the proper stakeholders (PI, Regulatory, Management).
• Communication involves routinely conveying standardized information to the Regulatory Specialist on needs for the study; includes but is not limited to amendments, new study submissions, and deviations.
• Communication involves routinely convey standardized information with Tissue Core, PRISM, and other shared resources at Moffitt to ensure that the recruitment, data and specimen collection are being coordinated properly.
• Research coordinators can contribute to publications and assist with basic publication of results if applicable.

Credentials and Qualifications:

• Associate's degree in Public Health, Psychology, Biological Sciences or relevant field with two (2) years of relevant research experience required; OR Bachelor's degree requires at least one (1) year of relevant research experience; OR Master's degree no experience.
• *A Hillsborough Community College (HCC) Associate Degree in Clinical Research can apply towards one (1) year of required research experience. This degree is 60 credit hours.

https://www.hccfl.edu/academics/subjects/health-and-medical/clinical-research-professional *

• Required knowledge of research protocols and/or study coordination.
• Required general knowledge of medical terminology, general commuter skills (Microsoft Office Suite).
• Preferred knowledge of EMR system (Powerchart) and clinical trial management systems (OnCore)
• Preferred experience entering data into electronic data capture systems (RedCAP or similar)

Moffitt Team Members are eligible for Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off, Retirement, Parental Leave and more. Tampa is a thriving metropolitan city, which has become a hub for ground-breaking research, welcoming individuals from around the globe. This diverse city is engulfed with rich culture, year-round activities, amazing cuisine and so much more. We strive for work/life balance.

If you have the vision, passion, and dedication to contribute to our mission,

then we have a place for you.

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