CLINICAL RESEARCH NURSE COORDINATOR I

The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB), Neurology Chair Office, is seeking a Clinical Research Nurse Coordinator I.

The Clinical Research Nurse Coordinator II (Movement Disorders) coordinates clinical research studies focused on Parkinson's disease, Huntington's disease, and other movement disorders. This role integrates nursing expertise with research coordination responsibilities to ensure the safe and effective conduct of clinical trials and observational studies. In addition to research responsibilities, this position serves as the clinic nurse for the monthly multidisciplinary Huntington's Disease Clinic, collaborating with neurology providers and allied health professionals to coordinate patient care, provide education and support to patients and caregivers, and facilitate clinic operations.

The Clinical Research Nurse Coordinator II is responsible for participant recruitment, screening, enrollment, study visit implementation, investigational product management, adverse event monitoring, data collection, and maintenance of accurate research documentation. This position supports the advancement of innovative therapies and contributes to improved outcomes for patients with movement disorders through high-quality clinical research.

General Responsibilities

• To serve as coordinator for clinical research studies and provides support to other study team members for research trials, studies, and projects within the confines of the study protocols as directed.
• To support protocol screening and study participant eligibility determination, working with more senior study team members to ensure compliance.
• To conduct all study activities in accordance with the protocol, Institutional Review Board (IRB) regulations, and Good Clinical Practice (GCP). May provide quality care to participants and their families within the area of clinical specialty.
• To assist with the life cycle of the study from start-up through maintenance to closure.
• To coordinate and organize participant care including recruitment, screening, scheduling, consenting, conducting visits, and collecting various assessments such as adverse event (AE) information or questionnaires.
• To perform the informed consent process following GCP.
• To act as a liaison among the clinical and research staff, departments, ancillary services and the study sponsor to ensure protocol compliance throughout the study.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Annual Salary Range : $52,555 - $85,400

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a related field required. Work experience may substitute for education requirement. Currently licensed or eligible to be licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) by the Alabama Board of Nursing required.

Preferences

• Organized, detail-oriented, and compassionate RN who is proficient in phlebotomy and documentation. This employee will coordinate multiple clinical trials independently.

UAB is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex (including pregnancy), genetic information, age, disability, and veteran's status. As required by Title IX, UAB prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to UAB's Assistant Vice President and Senior Title IX Coordinator. The Title IX notice of nondiscrimination is located at uab.edu/titleix.