Job Description

The Nebraska Food for Health Center (NFHC) advances human and animal health by connecting agriculture, food production, and microbiome research. Established in 2016, the Center brings together researchers across the University of Nebraska system to develop crops and foods designed to improve gut health, promote wellness, and prevent disease.
As a Clinical Research Coordinator, you will:

• Review and analyze initial study proposals to be conducted at the facility.
• Aid in developing practical budgets and timelines.
• Train Clinical Research Coordinators, staff, PIs, post-docs and students as needed to collect and label samples as instructed and deliver or process samples in accordance with the protocol, manual of operations, SOPs or other work instruction set.
• Work with both Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) and the UNL Institutional Review Board (IRB) to ensure compliance of the facility and of study protocols.
• Oversee clinic functions, promotion, and marketing.

About Us:
At the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, we're proud to be consistently recognized by Forbes as a top employer, known for our welcoming and supportive work environment, commitment to professional growth, and outstanding benefits. UNL isn't just a workplace, it's a place to build your career and make a real impact in Nebraska.
When you join our team as a full-time, regular staff member, you'll enjoy:

• Ample paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, parental leave, and holidays
• Comprehensive insurance options including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Employee & dependent scholarship program to pursue higher education
• Generous retirement plans with university match

Discover more about working at UNL and our benefits:
Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in biological sciences, nursing, or related field; and
• Seven (7) years of experience coordinating clinical trials which includes the following:

• Five (5) or more years working with an Institutional Review Board (IRB); and
• Five (5) or more years mentoring or training other research professionals; and
• One (1) or more years of phlebotomy experience.
• Experience with clinical databases such as RedCap.
• Certified Clinical Research Coordinator certification is required.
• Ability to communicate effectively with study participants, other staff, and leading Principal Investigators and/or Physicians.
• Ability to understand research protocols and follow clinical trial regulations.
• Knowledge of current computer technology.
• Strong interpersonal skills with attention to detail.

Preferred Qualifications:
The following qualifications are preferred but not required:

• Bachelor's degree in nursing.
• Experience organizing office space.

Compliance Requirements:
If selected for this position and a verbal offer is accepted, the final written offer will be contingent upon the successful completion of the following required pre-employment check(s):

• Criminal history background check

Information at a Glance
Req Id: 1658
Campus Name: NU Institute of Agriculture & Natural Resources (IANR)
Org Unit: Nebraska Food for Health Center IANR
Job Location: Lincoln, NE 68583
Application Review Date: 1/7/26
Open Until Filled: Yes
Advertised Salary: $68,000/year minimum
Job Type: Full-Time
Worksite Eligibility: On-site
Benefits Eligible: Yes
For questions or accommodations related to this position contact: Melissa Weiler, MWeiler4@unl.edu
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The University of Nebraska does not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation in its programs, activities, or employment.

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