Position Title: Clinical Research Coordinator, Pharmacy

Posting Number: R230223

Employer: Research Foundation

Salary Range: $35.00 - $50.00 per hour

FTE: 0.35 - 0.49

Position Summary:

The Transplantation Immunosuppressive Pharmacology Research Program (https://pharmacy.buffalo.edu/research/research-centers/pharmacy-practice-research-centers/transplantation-immunosuppressive-pharmacology-research-program.html) ( TIPRP ) in the Department of Pharmacy Practice at the University at Buffalo (UB) is seeking a Clinical Research Coordinator to support the multidisciplinary research program in clinical pharmacology research of immunosuppression after kidney transplantation in collaboration with the UB-MD Nephrology Division at the Erie County Medical Center. The Clinical Research Coordinator will provide coordination for the TIPRP program and provide research tracking expertise to support the clinical pharmacology studies that includes providing accurate, efficient record keeping of collected specimen and management of the data obtained through these studies with administrative responsibilities in quality assurance.

Job Duties may include the following:

• Coordination and interface of the clinical research functions that include: study kit preparation; development and updates of standard operating procedures; quality assurance of research procedures and data.

• Coordination, submission of annual reviews and modifications of clinical studies to the University at Buffalo Institutional Review Board ( IRB ).

• Training and supervision of graduate, post-graduate and professional students relative to clinical study preparation, quality assurance and data entry management.

• Maintain the operation, qualification and calibration of laboratory equipment and facilities.

• Professional and effective communication with team members and collaborators regarding work related issues. Notify appropriate personnel, in a timely fashion when problems, delays, potential hazards and instrument malfunctions arise.

• Attend and complete training and certification sessions per the requirements of the TIPRP and the university.

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As an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer, the Research Foundation will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin and veteran or disability status.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Technology or Biomedical Sciences or equivalent with an emphasis on clinical laboratory science or clinical pharmacology research.

• Basic skill with Microsoft Office.

• Experience with data entry techniques using Excel and REDCap data management platform.

• Good verbal and written communication and organizational skills in a clinical research team setting.

• Familiar with proper laboratory and clinical documentation, safety, and etiquette.

• Familiar with documentation and maintenance procedures for equipment in a clinical research laboratory.

• General experience with quality assurance procedures for data management and training.

Preferred Qualifications:

• A graduate of a Doctor of Pharmacy Program (or equivalent) with clinical research experience.

• Five years’ experience in a clinical research position.

• Intermediate computer skills, in Microsoft Office and Endnote and an ability to conduct literature searches using PubMed.

• Biomedical knowledge/ experience for safe handling and processing of biomedical specimen.

• Good technical writing skills.

• Completion of the web-based training Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative ( CITI Program).

Deadline for Applicants: Open Until Filled

Quicklink for Posting: 45557