Clinical Research Coordinator

ICON; Downers Grove (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare intelligence and clinical research organization is seeking a Clinical Research Coordinator Level I to help ensure volunteer safety and coordinate clinical studies. Role involves technical clinical tasks, patient recruitment, and protocol adherence. ICON offers competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, and an inclusive work environment, committed to diversity and patient care excellence.

Benefits

Competitive salary packages

Comprehensive health-related benefits

Competitive retirement plans

Annual performance bonuses

Global Employee Assistance Programme

Flexible optional benefits

Qualifications

• 1 year of work experience in clinical research or pharmaceutical environment desirable.
• High level of attention to detail. Excellent planner and organized approach.

Responsibilities

• Perform technical and clinical tasks required by study protocols.
• Recruit and promote services to suitable patient participants.
• Maintain accurate logs and document necessary data.

Skills

Attention to detail

Personability

Motivation for clinical research

Planning and organization

Education

Bachelor's degree in life sciences

Job description

Clinical Research Coordinator

ICON plc is a world-leading healthcare intelligence and clinical research organization. We’re proud to foster an inclusive environment driving innovation and excellence, and we welcome you to join us on our mission to shape the future of clinical development.

At ICON, it’s our people that set us apart. Our diverse teams enable us to become a better partner to our customers and help us to fulfil our mission to advance and improve patients’ lives.

Our ‘Own It’ culture is driven by four key values that bring us together as individuals and set us apart as an organization: Accountability & Delivery, Collaboration, Partnership and Integrity. We want to be the Clinical Research Organization that delivers excellence to our clients and to patients at every touch-point. In short, to be the partner of choice in drug development.

That’s our vision. We’re driven by it. And we need talented people who share it.
If you’re as driven as we are, join us. You’ll be working in a dynamic and supportive environment, with some of the brightest and the friendliest people in the sector, and you’ll be helping shape an industry.

Title: CRC Level I (Clinical Research Coordinator)

Location: On-Site (Downers Grove, IL)

Summary: The CRC ensures the safety of our volunteers, promotes the mission of Accellacare, and strives to meet and exceed study priorities. This individual is responsible for recruiting and promoting our service to suitable participants and sponsor representatives. Additionally, the CRC will perform tasks required to coordinate and complete a study according to the protocol.

Duties:

• Performing technical and clinical requirements of study protocols, i.e., venipuncture, specimen processing, vital signs, electrocardiograms, IV infusions, IV pump operations, Holtor monitoring, pulmonary function testing, allergy testing, urine/serum pregnancy testing, strep throat screening, injections (IM or SQ) or any procedure necessary for the protocol as ordered by the investigator.
• Attending investigator meetings, site initiation visits, and coordinator meetings to obtain training on drug preparation and administration and general knowledge about a protocol with a focus on clinical procedures.
• Obtaining knowledge about the study drugs with an emphasis on injection or intravenous infusion medications.
• Monitoring for possible complications with the administration of study drugs with an emphasis on injections or intravenous infusions.
• Maintaining accurate dispensing logs, separate from those of the coordinator, to include such information as lot number, drug vs. placebo, and information about the third party mixer or un-blinded mixer/preparer of medication.
• Documenting laboratory data and adverse reactions, and immediately notifying investigators, sponsors and the Institutional Review Board, if indicated, of any unexpected or serious events.
• Assisting other staff members as determined by the needs and priorities of the research organization and as time and abilities permit.
• Actively recruiting and effectively selling our service to suitable patient participants for clinical trials with set time allotted each week for recruitment efforts.
• Proactively promoting the site with monitors and in-house contacts for future trials.
• Responding to queries in a timely manner, prompt data entry and working with the monitor during on-site visits are examples of pro-active behaviors.
• Preparing study documentation in the event of a sponsor or FDA audit and assisting the auditor for the duration of the audit.
• Ordering clinical supplies, as well as ordering, storing and monitoring of protocol specific rescue drugs and maintaining scheduled assessment of the code/crash cart and AED including maintaining proper documentation for both.
• Monitoring and maintaining refrigerators, freezer units and investigational product storage temperatures for safety and stability.
• Obtaining and maintaining knowledge in regards to temperature monitoring devices and procedures for lab specimens and investigational products and providing detailed information to all staff and sponsors in regards to how temperatures are monitored and maintained.
• Maintaining certification for packaging and shipping specimens on dry ice, as well as maintaining and updating knowledge of lab procedures to assist with work flow.
• Acting as the OSHA Representative for the site which would include but not be limited to; maintaining employee immunization records, obtaining vaccines when necessary for site or PMG and administering vaccines to staff.
• Performing equipment calibration when needed, if not performed by the lab coordinator or outside service and maintaining equipment calibration records.
• Supporting training and additional development of clinical skills for site staff as needed

To be successful, you will have:

• Bachelor's life science degree, or relevant industry-field experience
• 1 years' work experience in clinical research or pharmaceutical environment would be desirable
• High level of attention to detail
• Personable, able to build rapport with patients with ease
• Motivated about a career in clinical research
• Excellent planner, organized approach to work

Benefits of Working in ICON:
Our success depends on the quality of our people. That’s why we’ve made it a priority to build a culture that rewards high performance and nurtures talent.

We offer very competitive salary packages. And to keep them competitive, we regularly benchmark them against our competitors. Our annual bonuses reflect delivery of performance goals – both ours and yours.
We also provide a range of health-related benefits to employees and their families and offer competitive retirement plans – and related benefits such as life assurance – so you can save and plan with confidence for the years ahead.
But beyond the competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, you’ll benefit from an environment where you are encouraged to fulfil your sense of purpose and drive lasting change.

ICON is an equal opportunity and inclusive employer and is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please let us know through the form below.

What ICON can offer you:
Our success depends on the quality of our people. That’s why we’ve made it a priority to build a diverse culture that rewards high performance and nurtures talent.

In addition to your competitive salary, ICON offers a range of additional benefits. Our benefits are designed to be competitive within each country and are focused on well-being and work life balance opportunities for you and your family.

Our benefits examples include:

• Various annual leave entitlements
• A range of health insurance offerings to suit you and your family’s needs.
• Competitive retirement planning offerings to maximize savings and plan with confidence for the years ahead.
• Global Employee Assistance Programme, LifeWorks, offering 24-hour access to a global network of over 80,000 independent specialized professionals who are there to support you and your family’s well-being.
• Life assurance
• Flexible country-specific optional benefits, including childcare vouchers, bike purchase schemes, discounted gym memberships, subsidized travel passes, health assessments, among others.

Visit our careers site to read more about the benefits ICON offers.

At ICON, inclusion & belonging are fundamental to our culture and values. We’re dedicated to providing an inclusive and accessible environment for all candidates. ICON is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please let us know or submit a request here

Interested in the role, but unsure if you meet all of the requirements? We would encourage you to apply regardless – there’s every chance you’re exactly what we’re looking for here at ICON whether it is for this or other roles.

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