Assoc Clinical Research Coord-19503

Rush University Medical Center; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 31,850 - 44,992; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Rush University Medical Center in Chicago is seeking a Clinical Research Coordinator to work in the Pediatrics department. This full-time position involves recruiting and managing study participants, ensuring compliance with Good Clinical Practices and NIH/FDA regulations.

The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree and a year of clinical research experience. Effective communication and strong organizational skills are essential, as well as the ability to work in a team. Rush offers competitive pay and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 1 year of clinical research experience or 5 years of clinical research experience.
• Knowledge of Good Clinical Practices and Documentation Practices.
• Understanding of NIH and FDA regulations regarding clinical research.

Responsibilities

• Recruit and consent study participants.
• Collect and enter data into study systems.
• Maintain procedural documentation compliance.
• Administer tests according to protocols.
• Organize auditing and monitoring visits.

Skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Collaboration in team settings

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Bachelor's in Sciences or health-related discipline (preferred)

Job description

Location: Chicago, Illinois

Business Unit: Rush Medical Center

Hospital: Rush University Medical Center

Department: Pediatrics-Res Adm

Work Type: Full Time (Total FTE between 0.9 and 1.0)

Shift: Shift 1

Work Schedule: 8 Hr (9:00AM - 5:30AM)

Pay Range: $23.12 - $32.66 per hour

Rush salaries are determined by many factors including, but not limited to, education, job-related experience and skills, as well as internal equity and industry specific market data. The pay range for each role reflects Rush’s anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. Offers may vary depending on the circumstances of each case.

Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits learn more at our Rush benefits page (https://www.rush.edu/rush-careers/employee-benefits).

Summary

This position works under the general direction of the Office of Research Affairs' Clinical Research Administration Division, their clinical department / division, and in partnership with the Principal Investigator (PI), Co-investigator(s), other study personnel, and sponsoring agents to ensure protocols are conducted in accordance with the principles of Good Clinical Practice (GCP). S/he will coordinate standard clinical research studies conducted by PI(s) which may include grant-funded, industry sponsored, and investigator-initiated clinical research studies. S/he will perform a variety of routine duties involving the collection, compilation, and documentation of clinical research data. Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.

Required Job Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 1 year of clinical research experience OR 5 years of clinical research experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Good Clinical Practices and Good Documentation Practices.
• Demonstrated knowledge of current NIH and/or FDA regulations and guidelines related to clinical research.
• Ability to meet deadlines and help coordinate multiple aspects of the ongoing project.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Detail oriented with high attention to accuracy.
• Ability to build rapport, navigates sensitive topics, and maintains confidentiality with a diverse pool of research participants and vendors.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate within multi-disciplinary team settings.
• Availability to work evenings, overnight and weekends if called for under the study protocols.
• Travel may be required.

Preferred Job Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Sciences or health-related discipline.
• Prior participant contact experience.

Responsibilities

• Recruits, consents, screens, schedules, tracks and provides study updates to study participants throughout the conduct of the study.
• Collects and enters data into study case report forms and/or electronic data capture system and respond to queries in a timely manner.
• May submit or coordinate the submission of study related documents, study protocols and study protocol amendments to the IRB per policy and procedure.
• Maintains accurate and complete procedural documentation including study participant and site level documentation in compliance with institutional, local, state and federal guidelines and regulations related to clinical research.
• May collect, process and ship potentially biohazardous specimens.
• Administers structured tests and questionnaires according to research study protocols. May utilize study-related technology and equipment as part of assessment procedures.
• Provide ongoing study status updates and responds to questions from PI, Administrator, Office of Research Affairs, Sponsor and Compliance throughout the conduct of the study.
• Organize and participate in auditing and monitoring visits.
• Gather and communicate unanticipated problems (protocol deviations, adverse events, and serious adverse events).
• Work with PI(s), sponsor, compliance, clinical staff and/or manager to identify and improve routine processes as it relates to the conduct of the research study.

Rush is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.