Clinical Research Coordinator FSM/CC

Northwestern University; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 57,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid vacation and holidays

Parental leave

Tuition benefits

Retirement savings options

Wellness programs

Job summary

Northwestern University is seeking a Clinical Research Coordinator in Chicago to coordinate clinical studies, recruit and screen participants, and ensure protocol adherence. This role involves collecting data, preparing samples, and supporting the research team under supervision of licensed professionals.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree and offers opportunities to work with patients and families, with preference for those with clinical setting experience and biology knowledge.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in a relevant area of study.
• Demonstrated clinical judgement and cultural sensitivity.
• Experience working with patients and families in clinical settings preferred.
• Knowledge of biology or medicine is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate clinical research studies and recruit, screen, and enroll participants.
• Schedule logistics, workflows, and resources for trials.
• Monitor and manage data and samples per study protocol and regulations.
• Serve as a contact for participants and staff, addressing questions and ensuring protocol adherence.

Skills

Clinical judgement

Cultural sensitivity

Patient interaction

Biology knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Job description

Department: MED-Cancer Center

Salary/Grade: EXS/6

Target hiring range for this position will be between $56,780.00 - $81,405.00. 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.

Location: Chicago, Illinois

Job Summary

Coordinates clinical research studies, performing related tasks and activities. Collects information, recruits, screens, selects, determines eligibility, and enrolls study participants and ensures subjects follow the research protocol.

Specific Responsibilities

• Schedules logistics, determines workflows, and secures resources for a defined clinical research trial(s)
• Recruits, screens, selects, determines eligibility and enrolls trial participants, collects information, and answers questions under supervision of a medically licensed professional. (Market Prevalence of Responsibility Inherent in this Role:
• May perform basic medical assessments after completion of required training/certification, such as collecting vital signs, obtaining weight, and performing phlebotomy)
• Manages research workflow components, collects, prepares, processes, and submits participant data and samples to appropriate entities, adhering to research protocols
• Identifies work unit resources needs and manages supply and equipment inventory levels
• Serves as an initial point of contact for clinical research participants and clinical staff, providing information regarding research procedures, expectations, and informational inquiries. Ensures participants follow the research protocol and alerts Principal Investigator of issues

Miscellaneous

Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in relevant area of study required

Minimum Competencies: (Skills, knowledge, and abilities.)

• Must demonstrate sound clinical judgement, decision-making skills, and cultural sensitivity as part of consultative work

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with patients and families in clinical settings preferred

Preferred Competencies: (Skills, knowledge, and abilities)

• Knowledge of biology or medicine gained through education or prior work experience preferred

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.

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.