Clinical Research Coordinator 1 - Cancer Survivorship, Lifestyle & Behavioral Research

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Current Employees: If you are a current Staff, Faculty or Temporary employee at the University of Miami, please click here to log in to Workday to use the internal application process. To learn how to apply for a faculty or staff position, please review this tip sheet . Clinical Research Coordinator 1 The University of Miami/UHealth department of SCCC has an exciting opportunity for a Full Time Clinical Research Coordinator 1 to work in Miami, FL. The Clinical Research Coordinator 1 serves as an entry level clinical research professional that has a basic foundation in clinical research through assigned responsibilities in data management and/or implementing clinical research protocols. This role exhibits increased learned skills and flexibility in performing duties and assumes responsibility for simple clinical research protocols and timelines. Performs chart review/pre-screening activities for study participant eligibility and coordination of simple clinical research protocols. Maintains enrollment procedures according to the protocol. Coordinates routine activities of clinical studies including data collection and maintenance, planning study timelines, schedules appointments and study visits, meeting scheduling, and project evaluation. Performs moderate to complex research tests/ experiments and adapts procedures for quality improvement under supervision. Understands and follows technical instructions for operating clinical research equipment, problem solves when operational failures occur. Assists in observing and informing the PI/supervisor of adverse events, including those reported by study participants. Department Specific Functions The Clinical Research Coordinator I (CRC I) will support multiple oncology-focused lifestyle and behavioral research studies conducted in collaboration with cancer clinics and multidisciplinary teams across Miami-Dade and Broward counties. This is a primarily clinic-based, participant-facing role that requires regular travel to affiliated hospitals and outpatient oncology practices. Primary responsibilities include identifying and screening potential participants, obtaining informed consent, conducting in-person and remote follow-up visits, and coordinating protocol-specific data collection procedures across multiple active studies. Data collection may include questionnaires, physical function assessments (e.g., hand grip strength, sit-to-stand), wearable device placement and education (e.g., activity monitors or continuous glucose monitors), biospecimen coordination, medical record review, and structured lifestyle interviews. The CRC I serves as a key liaison between participants, investigators, clinic staff, interventionists, and research team members to ensure protocol requirements are completed accurately and within required timelines. This individual is responsible for maintaining participant engagement throughout study participation, resolving routine operational issues, facilitating communication across teams, and supporting day-to-day study implementation activities. Highly personable and community-engaged applicants are strongly encouraged. The CRC I will assist with coordination of clinic operations across multiple active studies, including participant tracking, visit planning, maintenance of study logs, preparation of study materials, management of protocol-specific workflows, and completion of project-related tasks that support efficient research operations. Strong organizational skills, independent task management, and proactive communication are essential to ensure smooth study execution and high-quality data collection. This role requires comfort working independently in external clinical settings, maintaining professionalism while representing the research program, and reliably traveling between sites throughout South Florida. Flexible work hours are required to accommodate participant availability, including early mornings or late afternoons depending on clinic schedules and patient needs. The patient population served by the program is highly diverse, so candidates with fluency in Spanish are strongly preferred. Additional language skills, including Haitian Creole, are highly desirable and will support participant engagement, retention, and communication across the communities served by the research program. This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary. Core Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in relevant field a such as Public Health, Nutrition Science, Exercise Physiology or Kinesiology, Nursing Science, Health Promotion, etc.., required Certification and Licensing: CCRC, CCRP, or CCRA preferred Minimum 1 year of relevant experience in research Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes: Skill in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail. Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work under pressure while meeting deadlines. Ability to process and handle confidential information with discretion. Ability to work evenings, nights, and weekends as necessary. Commitment to the University of Miami’s core values. Ability to work independently and/or in a collaborative environment. Ability to obtain informed consent and interact professionally with research participants. Excellent organizational and time management skills. Ability to manage multiple studies and competing priorities simultaneously. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Ability to work independently in clinical environments while maintaining protocol compliance. Reliable transportation and ability to travel throughout Miami-Dade and Broward counties. Fluency in Spanish strongly preferred; Haitian Creole proficiency highly desirable. The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more. UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for. The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law. Job Status: Full time Employee Type: Staff