Hybrid Clinical Research Coordinator - Head and Neck OncologyJR008662 bei University of Kansas Medical Center

Department:

SOM KC Otolaryngology (ENT)

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Bur Research Staff

Position Title:

Clinical Research Coordinator - Head and Neck OncologyJR008662

Job Family Group:

Professional Staff

Job Description Summary:

The Head and Neck Oncology Clinical Research Coordinator will play a critical role in supporting ongoing and future research within the division. The Head and Neck Clinical Research Coordinator works collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, research, and hospital staff to recruit, screen, educate, and assist in the overall clinical study coordination of clinical research. This position manages assigned clinical research studies by supervising a variety of complex activities involved in the collection, compilation, documentation, and analysis of clinical research data. Monitors participants' progress including documenting and reporting adverse events. Participates in periodic quality assurance audits of protocols.

Job Description:

Job Responsibilities

1. Prospective Registry Management

• Coordinate screening, collection, entry, and quality control of clinical, demographic, and oncologic data for head and neck cancer patients.
• Maintain patient-reported outcome (PRO) measures, ensuring timely distribution, completion, and integration into research records.
• Oversee compliance with IRB protocols and ensure data integrity for analysis, presentation, and publication.

2. Biospecimen Coordination

• Manage collection, processing, labeling, and storage of biospecimens (e.g., blood, tissue, saliva) linked to clinical and research datasets.
• Ensure biospecimen handling complies with institutional biorepository and ethical standards.
• Support faculty and collaborators with sample access for translational research.

3. Investigator-Initiated Trials

• Assist with IRB submissions, protocol development, and regulatory documentation.
• Support patient screening, informed consent, enrollment, and longitudinal follow-up.
• Enter clinical and research data into REDCap or sponsor-specific EDC systems; respond to queries from sponsors and auditors.

4. General Research and Administrative Support

• Facilitate collaboration with departments such as Pathology, Biostatistics, and the KU Cancer Center.
• Compile research datasets, assist with manuscript preparation, and support grant submissions.
• Participate in regular research team meetings and provide training support to rotating research fellows or new staff.

Required Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in health sciences, biology, public health, or related field. Education may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.

Work Experience:

• Two (2) years’ experience in clinical research coordination, preferably in oncology or surgical specialties.
• Experience with IRB processes, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), and HIPAA regulations.
• Experience with data management platforms such as REDCap and electronic health records (e.g., Epic).

• Experience with regulations governing clinical research (CFR, GCP, HIPAA).
• Experience with statutes and guidelines relevant to regulatory affairs in clinical research.
• Experience with study budgets, contracts and grant applications.

Preferred Qualifications

Education:

• Master's degree in public health, clinical research, or related field.
• Experience with biospecimen handling and biorepository protocols.
• Phlebotomy certification or willingness to obtain.

Certifications/Licenses:

• Research certification preferred such as:
  • Certified Clinical Research Coordinator (CCRC) or certification eligible
  • Certified Clinical Research Professional (CCRP) or certification eligible

Skills

• Communication, writing, organizational and presentation skills.
• Multi-tasking
• Organizational and time management skills.
• Detail-oriented

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. It is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, duties, and assignments. Furthermore, job duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Comprehensive Benefits Package:

Employee Type:

Regular

Time Type:

Full time

Rate Type:

Salary

Compensation Statement:

The pay range listed for this position is determined by our compensation program using market data and salary benchmarking. A combination of factors is considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, education, experience and training, qualifications relative to the requirements of the position, and funding. At the University of Kansas Medical Center, a reasonable estimate for the starting pay range will be the minimum to midpoint of the posted range, taking into account the combination of factors listed above. 

Pay Range:

$58,656.00 - $86,000.00

Minimum

$58,656.00

Midpoint

$72,328.00

Maximum

$86,000.00 Jetzt bewerben