Associate Clinical Research Coordinator

Northwestern University; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 51,350 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid vacation

Tuition benefits

Retirement savings options

Job summary

Northwestern University seeks a Clinical Research Coordinator to manage non-therapeutic clinical research protocols. This role involves coordinating research activities, supporting enrolment, and performing regulatory duties. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and excellent communication skills.

A comprehensive benefits package includes health, dental, tuition benefits, and wellness programs.

Qualifications

• Experience working with patients and families in clinical settings preferred.
• Knowledge of biology or medicine gained through education or prior work experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates schedules and monitors research activities.
• Supports CRC senior staff in recruiting and screening trial participants.
• Performs administrative and regulatory duties related to the study.
• Recognizes adverse events and reports appropriately.
• Collects, abstracts, and enters research data.

Skills

Strong written/verbal communication skills

Cultural sensitivity

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant area of study

Job description

Position Details

Department: MED-Cancer Center Salary/Grade: EXS/5

Target hiring range for this position will be between $51,350-$60,000. Offered salary will be determined by the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.

Job Summary

Coordinates non-therapeutic (i.e., minimal risk, survey, chart review) clinical research protocols with direction from the Principal Investigator and/or senior staff in compliance with regulatory laws and institutional guidelines. May assist in complex (i.e., interventional, therapeutic, greater than minimal risk) studies with direction but does not have overall responsibility for these studies.

Specific Responsibilities

• Coordinates schedules and monitors research activities and subject preparation for minimal risk studies for a defined clinical research trial(s).
• Supports CRC senior staff in the recruitment, screening, eligibility determination process, enrollment of trial participants, and collection of participant information.
• Performs supportive administrative and regulatory duties related to the study, as assigned by senior staff.
• Recognizes adverse events, protocol deviations, and other unanticipated problems and reports as appropriate.
• Collects, abstracts, and enters research data.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Competencies

• Bachelor's degree in relevant area of study required.
• Experience working with patients and families in clinical settings preferred.
• Knowledge of biology or medicine gained through education or prior work experience preferred.
• Must demonstrate strong written/verbal communication skills and cultural sensitivity.

Benefits

At Northwestern, we are proud to provide meaningful and competitive benefits. The available benefits package for this position will include health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance; paid vacation and holidays; paid medical, sick and parental leave; tuition benefits for the employee and dependents; pre‑tax and flex spending accounts for commuting and dependent care; generous retirement savings options; and wellness programs. For a comprehensive overview of available benefits, including eligibility details, visit us at https://www.northwestern.edu/hr/benefits/index.html to learn more.

Work-Life and Wellness

Northwestern offers comprehensive programs and services to help you and your family navigate life's challenges and opportunities and adopt and maintain healthy lifestyles. We support flexible work arrangements where possible and programs to help you locate and pay for quality, affordable childcare and senior/adult care. Visit us at https://www.northwestern.edu/hr/benefits/work-life/index.html to learn more.

Professional Growth & Development

Northwestern supports employee career development in all circumstances whether your workspace is on campus or at home. If you're interested in developing your professional potential or continuing your formal education, we offer a variety of tools and resources. Visit us at https://www.northwestern.edu/hr/learning/index.html to learn more.

Northwestern University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected characteristics, including disability and veteran status. View Northwestern's non-discrimination statement. Job applicants who wish to request an accommodation in the application or hiring process should contact the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX Compliance. View additional information on the accommodations process.