Clinical Research Coordinator 2 - Pediatrics

University of Chicago; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Chicago’s Department of Pediatrics seeks a Clinical Research Coordinator 2 (CRC2) to support diverse pediatric clinical studies. The CRC2 reports to the Director of Clinical Research and collaborates with PIs and study teams on national, multi-site, and industry-sponsored trials, coordinating regulatory, data, and specimen handling tasks.

Responsibilities include maintaining SOPs, IRB submissions, QA activities, and data integrity, with opportunities to train new coordinators

Qualifications

• Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred for advanced roles.
• Experience coordinating multiple clinical research studies is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensures SOPs are implemented and documented per sponsor, PI, and regulatory specs.
• Coordinates quality assurance reviews, site visits, monitoring visits, and audits.
• Understand and apply IRB submission and review processes; prepare IRB submissions independently.
• Collect, process, ship, and store specimens per aseptic techniques.

Skills

Data management

GCP knowledge

MS Word/Excel/Adobe Acrobat

Regulatory knowledge

Clinical trial coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree

College degree in related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

About the Department

In the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Chicago, we strive to provide the highest level of complex care for children from diagnosis and treatment to conducting research to find promising new therapies with a focus on teaching. We are committed to advancing the frontiers of knowledge, and the education and training of future clinical pediatricians, subspecialists, educators, clinical investigators and physician-scientists. The Department of Pediatrics is a dynamic, stimulating place to work, and because we are focused on growth and improved excellence, our staff have particularly challenging and rewarding roles.

Job Summary

The Clinical Research Coordinator 2 (CRC2) in Pediatrics provides research support within the Department of Pediatrics. The CRC 2 works under the general direction of the Director of Clinical Research, a principal investigator (PI), and the study team. The CRC 2 will be involved in multiple research trial types: multi-centered cooperative group and intergroup studies at a national level, multi-institutional pharmaceutical trials, and multi-centered trials designed, implemented and coordinated in a disease-specific Section.

Responsibilities

Ensures Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) are implemented and documented in accordance to study sponsor, primary investigator, and regulatory agency specifications, ensuring compliance with federal regulations and institutional policies.

Coordinates and may participate in quality assurance reviews, including site visits, monitoring visits, and audits conducted by study sponsors, federal agencies, or specially designated review groups.

Understand the IRB submission and review process and when and how to apply for IRB review, including facilitation of study initiation through meticulous and timely preparation of IRB submissions independently.

Collect, process, ship and store specimens to appropriate laboratory according to established aseptic techniques.

Prepares program conference lists for multidisciplinary conferences and workshops.

May assist in the training of new or backup coordinators.

Accountable for all tasks in moderately complex clinical studies.

Assists with various professional, organizational, and operational tasks under moderate supervision.

Facilitates and participates in the daily activities of moderately complex clinical studies and performs various activities including patient data retrieval, documenting clinical research records, and participation in program audits.

Uses knowledge of clinical studies to coordinate the collection of analyzable clinical research data and/or samples with a limited to moderate degree of independence.

Contributes to the problem solving on assigned clinical research studies and tasks.

Performs other related work as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.

Work Experience: Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 2-5 years of work experience in a related job discipline.

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Preferred Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s Degree.

Experience: 2 years of clinical research experience coordinating multiple and variety of studies (e.g., investigator-initiated; industry-sponsored; multi-site trials).

Preferred Competencies

Ability to communicate in writing and orally; follow written and verbal instructions; comprehend and read complex technical and clinical documents.

Ability to develop and manage interpersonal relationships; work effectively, independently, or as part of a team; collaborate with faculty and divisional clinical research infrastructure; demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills.

Ability to exercise absolute discretion regarding confidential matters, sensitive, or stressful matters; handle competing demands with diplomacy and enthusiasm; maintain high alertness and respond calmly and rationally to conflicts or emergencies.

Ability to prioritize multiple tasks, manage time efficiently, meet deadlines, and maintain strong organizational skills; work independently; learn and develop new skills.

Strong data management skills and attention to detail; familiarity with medical terminology and Good Clinical Practices (GCP); extensive knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Adobe Acrobat; understanding of federal research regulations and human research protections; ability to participate in protocol review and evaluate clinical trials.

Benefits

Benefits Eligible Yes The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off. Information about the benefit offerings can be found in the Benefits Guidebook.

Job Family & Terms

Job Family Research Role Impact Individual Contributor Scheduled Weekly Hours 40 Drug Test Required Yes Health Screen Required Yes Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required No Pay Rate Type Salary FLSA Status Exempt Pay Range $60,000.00 - $75,000.00 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 posting.

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