Clinical Research Coordinator

Northwestern University; Chicago (IL); Sur place; USD 51 000 - 74 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health insurance

Tuition benefits for employee and/or 1

Wellness programs

Paid vacation and holidays

Résumé du poste

Northwestern University in Chicago is seeking a Biomedical/Research Project Manager to oversee multi-disciplinary studies. You will lead project execution, ensure protocol compliance, manage data, and coordinate with staff and sponsors to meet milestones.

Responsibilities include participant screening, consent, scheduling, adverse event monitoring, and ensuring adherence to regulatory guidelines and good clinical practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or higher in social/health science or related field.
• 2 years' research experience or relevant experience; or 1 year with related education.
• Must complete NU's IRB CITI training before interacting with participants; recertify every 3 years.

Responsabilités

• Lead execution and control of biomedical or social science projects per protocol.
• Manage study activities, determine eligibility, obtain consent, schedule treatments.
• Monitor safety and document adverse events; adjust dosages as needed.
• Oversee data processing, analysis, and reporting; prepare progress/final reports.
• Coordinate with internal/external staff and sponsors to meet timelines.
• Ensure compliance with GCP, IRB, FDA CFR, and ICH standards.

Connaissances

Clinical research

GCP knowledge

IRB training

Data analysis

Formation

Bachelor's degree in social or health science or related field

Combination of education and experience with 2 years' research study or relevant experience

IRB CITI training certification

Description du poste

Department: MED-Anesthesiology

Salary/Grade: EXS/5

Target hiring range for this position will be between $51,350 - $73,890. 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

Manages daily operations of a biomedical &/or social-behavioral research study involving multidisciplinary teams of colleagues, sponsors & other external project stakeholders. Monitors study performance, analyzes & reviews results, & supervises development & implementation of new protocols. Assigns work, supervises study staff & reviews technical operations, ensuring that all processes, protocols & procedures are quality controlled & functioning up to standards. May co-author scientific papers for presentation & publication & coordinate writing, submission & administration of grants. Ensures that all study activities are completed by strictly following Good Clinical Practices (GCP) & all current local, state & federal laws, regulations, guidance, policy & procedure developed by the NU Institutional Review Board (IRB), Food & Drug Administration (FDA) Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), & the International Conference on Harmonization (ICH).

Please note: Supervisor provides objectives and deadlines. Work is reviewed for fulfillment of objective and deadlines and overall compliance with policy and procedures. Employee completes some activities without direction, informing supervisor only of potentially controversial matters, and/or far-reaching implications.

Specific Responsibilities

Technical

• Leads execution & control of a biomedical &/or social science project or research study.
• Manages and ensures completion of study activities per protocol. Collaborating with nursing staff and Principal Investigator (PI) ascertains pretreatment & eligibility requirements; interviews participants & obtains social & medical histories; based on results determines & registers participants with appropriate sponsors; completes informed consent; determines & organizes patient's treatment and test schedules.
• Manages conduct of experimental tests & procedures. Closely monitors & documents patient's adverse events; partners with nursing staff in modifying dosages, tests & treatment schedule.

Data

• Manages project data including processing, accuracy, analysis & evaluation of data ensuring that results meet project information and deliverable objectives. Partners with internal/external project and IT staff to create, review, analyze, interpret, summarize and prepare progress & final reports.
• Provides consultation to internal/external project staff on appropriate data management, methodological issues and analysis of data.

Administration

• Manages project, collaborating and partnering with all internal/external staff including sponsoring agencies, organizations &/or other research &/or educational institutions to ensure project objectives and timelines are attained. Advises project staff on enhancements and changes to processes, practices, and procedures to ensure compliance with protocols and to increase effectiveness and efficiency of project.
• Manages day-to-day project operational & business functions; implements existing policy & ensures the effective, compliant, & efficient completion of daily administrative operations.
• Ensures appropriate and timely compliance with associated local, state, & federal regulatory guidelines, requirements, & laws; & research protocols.

Miscellaneous

Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's or higher degree in a major such as social or health science or related; OR appropriate combination of education and experience and 2 years' research study or other relevant experience required; OR
• Successful completion of a full course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's or higher degree in a major such as social or health science or related; OR appropriate combination of education and experience and a minimum of 1 year research study or other relevant experience.
• Must complete NU's IRB CITI training before interacting with any participants & must re-certify every 3 years

Minimum Competencies

• Minimum 2 years of clinical research experience, preferably on a federally funded grant

Preferred Qualifications

• CCRC certification

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 parentalleave;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.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.