University of Kansas Medical Center

Clinical Research Coordinator (Part-Time) - Neurology

Kansas City Metro Area Part time

Department:

SOM KC Neurology - Epilepsy

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Epilepsy

Position Title:

Clinical Research Coordinator (Part-Time) - Neurology

Job Family Group:

Professional Staff

Job Description Summary:

The Clinical Research Coordinator in the Department of Neurology is responsible for coordinating and supporting clinical trials focused on epilepsy. This role involves working closely with investigators, multidisciplinary teams, and hospital staff to ensure studies are conducted efficiently, ethically, and in compliance with regulatory and institutional requirements. The coordinator oversees participant recruitment, study procedures, data collection, and monitoring of participant safety while contributing to the overall quality and integrity of research operations.

Job Description:

Job Duties:

  • Recruit, evaluate, and educate patients and caregivers regarding clinical trials related to epilepsy.

  • Conduct informed consent interviews in accordance with Epilepsy Program Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), including appropriate use of surrogate consent for cognitively impaired participants.

  • Document all trial-related activities accurately and in compliance with regulatory and institutional requirements.

  • Coordinate all aspects of study visit activities for patients and families, including scheduling hospital-based procedures (MRI, PET) and study-related assessments (ECG, lab draws, IV infusions, lumbar punctures, and study medication dispensation).

  • Maintain regulatory documentation and correspondence with study sponsors, the KUMC Human Subjects Committee, and participants.

  • Collect accurate medical histories and medication information to confirm eligibility and protocol adherence.

  • Monitor participant health throughout the study, identify and report adverse events, and prepare formal AE/SAE reports for submission to sponsors, the IRB, and regulatory authorities as required.

  • Assist physicians with cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) collection by preparing supplies, maintaining sterile field, aliquoting samples, and providing patient education and follow-up.

  • Prepare and process laboratory requisitions for CSF, blood, and urine testing, ship biological specimens per protocol and regulatory standards.

  • Conduct structured interviews with patients and caregivers to assess mood, anxiety, neurobehavioral symptoms, and functional abilities.

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.

Required Qualifications

Work Experience:

  • Four (4) years of relevant experience in basic science, nursing, or equivalent. Education may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis. 

  • Six months experience in clinical research or equivalent.

  • Experience with regulatory, FDA codes, and guidelines for Good Clinical Practices.

Preferred Qualifications

Work Experience:

  • Experience in Neurology.

  • Experience with Epilepsy Patients.

Skills

  • Communication

  • Organization

  • Interpersonal skills

  • Time management

  • Attention to detail

Comprehensive Benefits Package:

Coverage begins on day one for health, dental, and vision insurance and includes health expense accounts with generous employer contributions if the employee participates in a qualifying health plan. Employer-paid life insurance, long-term disability insurance, and various additional voluntary insurance plans are available. Paid time off, including vacation and sick, begins accruing upon hire, plus ten paid holidays. One paid discretionary day is available after six months of employment, and paid time off for bereavement, jury duty, military service, and parental leave is available after 12 months of employment. A retirement program with a generous employer contribution and additional voluntary retirement programs (457 or 403b) are available. https://www.kumc.edu/human-resources/benefits.html

Employee Type:

Regular

Time Type:

Part time

Rate Type:

Hourly

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:

$28.18 - $42.27

Minimum

$28.18

Midpoint

$35.23

Maximum

$42.27