Summary

The Department of Molecular Virology & Microbiology is seeking an Assistant Coordinator, Clinical Research. The candidate will proactively identify and recruit from pediatric and adult populations for potential enrollment into vaccine, treatment, non-interventional, or other clinical research trials. This will be a full-time position with time split between the office setting and community engagement.

Job Duties

• Identifies and establishes new contacts as recruitment resources in the community.
• Develops and/or implements creative and existing processes to increase the existing recruitment base.
• Advertises for research participants through development and distribution of flyers, pamphlets, social media, etc.
• Attends community and health events to identify potential study participants and invite them to participate in research projects.
• Makes presentations at places of business to aid recruiting efforts.
• Conducts phone pre-screenings of potential participants interested in clinical research studies.
• Schedules participants for enrollment and follow up visits and keeps study schedules current and updates study personnel with recruitment and schedule status.
• Maintains and updates a recruitment portfolio and database.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.
• No experience required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to understand basic medical terminology and eligibility requirements for clinical research studies and protocols.
• Experience with computer spreadsheets and database management.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Must provide own transportation for travel in the community with mileage reimbursement.
• Experience in a clinical research setting and/or public relations-related experience is preferred. 
• Marketing/networking skills helpful.
• College degree is preferred.
• Bilingual-English/Spanish is helpful.