Clinical Research Coordinator I

Responsibilities

• Assist with or plan and implement the clinical study's goals and objectives; organize patient enrollment planning; conduct quality assurance activities, compile and analyze data.
• Collect, process, ship & store specimens to appropriate laboratory according to established techniques.
• Coordinate the conduct of the study from startup through closeout, including recruiting, interviewing and & screening of study subjects, obtaining informed consent, collecting research data, & ensuring protocol adherence.
• Plan & coordinate patient schedule for study procedures, return visits, and study treatment schedules.
• Educate patients about study procedures to be performed, visit schedule, data to report between & during visits, and the risks / benefits of the procedures.
• Perform assessments at patient study visits and monitor for adverse events.
• Serve as a resource person to patients on trials.
• Act as a collaborator within the department/unit through improving clinical research practice and serving as a resource.
• Maintain working knowledge of current protocols and internal SOPs.
• Be accountable for high standards of clinical research practice and assist in the development of accountability in others.
• Oversee and participate in the coordination and conduct of complex clinical research studies and ensure compliance with federal and institutional regulations.
• Assist with audits, inspections, and monitoring visits from regulatory agencies or sponsors.
• Provide support to other CRCs and research-related staff, as needed.
• Maintain accurate and complete records which may include -but not limited to- signed informed consents, source documentation, Case Report Forms, and study related communication.
• Coordinate and participate in quality assurance reviews conducted by study sponsors, federal agencies, or specially designated review groups.
• Analyze study-related documentation, such as protocol worksheets, procedural manuals, adverse event reports, institutional review board documents, progress reports.
• Accountable for all tasks in basic clinical studies.
• Uses knowledge of clinical studies to coordinate the collection of analyzable clinical research data and/or samples.
• Performs other related work as needed.

Requirements

• Education:
• Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.
• Work Experience:
• Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through
• Certifications:
• ---
• Bachelor's degree.
• Knowledge of medical terminology/environment.
• Technical Skills or Knowledge:
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and Adobe Acrobat.
• Preferred Competencies
• Interact and communicate with clarity, tact, and courtesy with patrons, patients, staff, faculty, students, and others.
• Communicate with tact and diplomacy.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Strong communication skills, verbal and written.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Strong data management skills and attention to detail.
• Understand complex documents, such as clinical trials.
• Handle competing demands with diplomacy and enthusiasm.
• Absorb large amounts of information quickly.
• Adaptability to changing working situations and work assignments.
• Application Documents
• Resume/CV (required)
• Cover Letter (required)
• The University of Chicago uses AI-assisted tools to streamline and augment some recruitment processes; however, AI is not used to make hiring decisions.
• When applying, the document(s) MUST be uploaded via the My Experience page, in the section titled Application Documents of the application.
• Job Family
• Research
• Role Impact
• Individual Contributor
• Scheduled Weekly Hours
• 40
• Drug Test Required
• Yes
• Health Screen Required
• Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required
• No
• Pay Rate Type
• Salary
• FLSA Status
• Exempt
• Pay Range
• $50,000.00 - $65,000.00 The included pay rate or range represents the University's good faith estimate of the possible compensation offer for this role at the time of postin

Benefits

Additional Information

Department BSD MED - Nephrology - Worcester Research Staff About the Department The Section of Nephrology in the Department of Medicine is comprised of twenty-two faculty members, one PhD scientist, and ten postdoctoral fellows in training devoted to a mission of excellence in patient care, education and research. The Section carries out a range of translational and clinical research in the areas of hereditary kidney diseases, nephrolithiasis, race-specific differences in cation handling by the kidney, acute kidney injury, nutrition, and ESRD related issues including dialysis access and health disparities. Our basic science research portfolio includes investigations into acute kidney injury, epithelial oxalate transport and the microbiome, renal tubular transport defects and studies of amino acid metabolism in renal epithelia. Job Summary The Clinical Research Coordinator I provides support to the faculty of the Section of Nephrology within the Biological Sciences Division.

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