Clinical Research Coordinator/ IRB Management

The CILIA4PR Research Team is recruiting for a Research Assistant position. The ideal candidate will be

motivated and interested in Rare Pulmonary Diseases research, including Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia,

Hermansky Pudlak Syndrome, and Cystic Fibrosis, among others.

As stipulated in the Ponce Health Science University (PHSU) Non-Faculty Manual, a part-time job opening

is available for an entry-level Clinical Research Coordinator/ IRB Management in the Ponce Research

Institute at PHSU, CILIA4PR Research Team under the supervision of Dr. Wilfredo De Jesús Rojas,

Pediatric Pulmonologist and Principal Investigator. The selected applicant will be responsible for the

following tasks:

• Coordinate and manage clinical research studies, including screening, enrollment, and data

collection.

• Ensure compliance with federal and institutional regulations and guidelines.

• Manage the IRB process, including preparing and submitting IRB applications, renewals, and

amendments.

• Serve as a liaison between study teams, research participants, and regulatory agencies.

• Maintain accurate and complete study documentation and records.

• Ensure that all study-related activities are conducted in accordance with the protocol and studyspecific

procedures. Participate in weekly laboratory meetings.

• Assist with the development of study budgets and track study-related expenses.

• Provide support and training to study staff on study protocols and procedures.

To succeed, the candidate must have the following background and competencies:

• Bachelor’s Degree in science.

• Computer literacy and proficiency in applications such as Microsoft Office Word, Excel, and

PowerPoint.

• Highly organized, with excellent communication and interpersonal skills, people and teamworkoriented.

• Salary will depend on qualifications.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

• Fully Bilingual (Spanish and English).

• Experience in Research and CITI training.

• Willing to learn new and novel research techniques and respiratory physiology concepts.

Interested qualified candidates must send their current Resume, letter of interest and 3 (three) reference

letters to:

Dr. Wilfredo De Jesús Rojas, MD, FAAP, MSc

wdjesus@psm.edu

Ponce Health Sciences University

P.O. Box 7004

Ponce, PR 00732-7004

Recruitment for the position will end 6/15/2023.