Clinical Research Coordinator I

University of Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Chicago is seeking a Clinical Research Coordinator to support a PCORI funded research project aimed at reducing breastfeeding health disparities among Black and Latine women. This role involves patient recruitment, data management, and collaboration with research teams, ensuring compliance with research protocols and ethical standards.

Benefits

Health benefits

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Qualifications

• Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.
• Knowledge and skills developed through < 2 years of work experience in a related job discipline.
• Research experience and data management experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support patient recruitment and assessment for a clinical trial.
• Administer exams and questionnaires, enter data, and abstract charts.
• Maintain accurate and organized documentation for each project.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Problem Solving

Time Management

Bilingual Spanish-English

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Science or related field

Tools

Excel

Job description

Department

BSD OBG - Generalists - PCORI Research

About The Department

The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology has 140 clinical providers, providing care at the main hospital in Hyde Park and seven off site locations. We have more than 68,000 outpatient visits, 28,000 ultrasound visits, 2,800 deliveries, and 3,300 surgeries per year. Teaching, research, and the highest quality clinical care are top priorities for the Department. The residency and fellowship programs are highly ranked and have a history of training leaders in healthcare. The Department also has a significant research enterprise, engaging in population health studies, as well as research conducted in wet laboratories on tumor biology, fibroid research, and hypertensive diseases in pregnancy. Additionally, the Section of Family Planning has established a unique research center, CI3, which focuses on reproductive policy and innovations in sexual and reproductive health. The department was ranked #16 on the 2022-2023 U.S. News & World Report.

This at-will position is wholly or partially funded by contractual grant funding which is renewed under provisions set by the grantor of the contract. Employment will be contingent upon the continued receipt of these grant funds and satisfactory job performance.

Job Summary

The job performs routine assignments related to the documentation and reporting of basic clinical studies. Supports decisions that impact clinical research conducted across the University.

The Clinical Research Coordinator supports a PCORI funded research project examining clinical and patient benefits of breastfeeding peer counseling integrated into a clinical setting. The goal of the study is to reduce breastfeeding health disparities among Black and Latine women. Under general supervision, the Research Associate will work directly with the PIs, Research Assistants, Research Coordinators, and the Project Manager of an inter-institutional team to support patient recruitment and assessment for an inter-institutional multisite randomized control trial of the breastfeeding peer counselor intervention. The Clinical Research Coordinator will identify, recruit and enroll patients for a PCORI study in the department of Ob/Gyn. The research associate will obtain consent, administer exams and questionnaires, enter computer data into files, abstract charts, assist in preparation of materials for presentation and publication. The Clinical Research Coordinator will be responsible and accountable for assessing, implementing and evaluating the delivery of subject/patient care while fulfilling the daily requirements of medical research protocols. The position maintains a collaborative relationship with Investigators, inter-departmental staff and other research staff. The position is based at the University of Chicago medical campus and is fully in-person.

Responsibilities

• Actively participate in staff meetings and other department meetings.
• Ongoing growth and development from participation in events such as workshops, in-service programs and departmental meetings.
• Provision of care based on physical, psychological, educational, and related criteria, appropriate to the age and type of the patients/customers served.
• Compliance with Endeavor Health Research Institute Guidelines: Knowledge and demonstration of Endeavor Health, Local, State, and Federal research regulations, Protocol initiation with IRB, Principal Investigators, and Sponsors, and Timely submission of research applications, revisions, periodic progress reports, budgets, and adverse events.
• Protection of the Rights of Human Subjects including but not limited to informed consent regulations, completion of required NIH training and Endeavor Health RI research training, consent form preparation, processing and revisions, adherence to consent throughout study, adherence to protocol, and correct communication of protocol and research procedures to subject and significant others.
• Conduct literature research for the development of study protocols and analyses.
• Maintain and file appropriate documentation with IRB and grant making agencies.
• Assist in the development of all study forms, necessary database programs and data collection/entry strategies with senior staff.
• Read and understand the protocol and any other pertinent information for each scheduled study. Accountable for understanding and completing all protocol requirements.
• Support PIs in initiating research studies.
• Coordinate study requirements with other research personnel and adjust work schedule accordingly.
• Communicate with other departments as needed to coordinate and conduct elements of research protocol.
• Accurately answer questions presented by participants or refer them to proper person/resource.
• Identify, recruit and enroll patients in clinical studies.
• Administer questionnaires.
• Maintain regular communication with study participants.
• Abstract charts with attention to detail.
• Responsible for accurate study treatment administration per protocols and drug accountability.
• Monitor and evaluate clinical parameters and document appropriately for safety and protocol completion.
• Communicate all study/protocol deviations and adverse events to the PI or MD in a timely and efficient manner to ensure subject care and safety.
• Document adverse events, subject care, subject behavior, and other appropriate information in required detail.
• Monitor subject accrual and quality assurance.
• Maintain subject and sponsor confidentiality at all times.
• Maintain accurate and organized documentation for each project.
• Database creating and management including safekeeping files, entering data gathered during study, and ensuring data integrity.
• Assist with analysis of collected data and creation of resulting manuscripts and posters.
• Maintains technical and administrative support for a research project.
• Maintains recruiting and scheduling research subjects; assisting with developing or amending study protocols; assisting with developing data collection tools; assisting with building databases; and providing general administrative support. Has general awareness in research techniques or methods, regulatory policies and procedures, and relevant scientific field.
• Accountable for all tasks in basic clinical studies.
• Supports quality assurance reviews conducted by study sponsors, federal agencies, or specially designated review groups.
• Uses knowledge of clinical studies to coordinate the collection of analyzable clinical research data and/or samples.
• Performs other related work as needed.
  
  

Education:

Minimum Qualifications

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

Work Experience:

Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through < 2 years of work experience in a related job discipline.

Certifications:

Preferred Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Social Science or related field.
  
  

Experience:

• Research experience.
• Data management experience.
  
  

Licenses And Certifications:

• Research Certification strongly preferred after 2 years in position.
  
  

Preferred Competencies

• Knowledge and demonstration of Endeavor Health customer service standards.
• Knowledge of Endeavor Health policies and procedures that apply to job's area of responsibility.
• Knowledge of the federal, state and local laws that apply to job's area of responsibility.
• Exceptional Customer Service (Focus on Empathy, Communication and Compassion).
• Support Workplace Interactions (Focus on Teamwork and Positive Outlook).
• Professional Work Ethic (Focus on Integrity, Initiative and Results).
• Basic computer skills required, experience with Excel strongly preferred.
• Excellent organization, time management, problem solving and communication (both written and verbal) skills.
• Ability to interact in a professional and sensitive manner with medical personnel, research subjects, and other research staff.
• Must be able to work independently or with minimal supervision, and show initiative.
• Strong people skills.
• Bilingual Spanish-English speaking strongly preferred.
  
  

Working Conditions

• Office/Clinic Setting.
• Ability to sit and stand for extended periods.
• Able to lift/move up to 15 lbs.
  
  

Application Documents

• Resume (required)
• Cover Letter (preferred)
  
  

When applying, the document(s) MUST be uploaded via the My Experience page, in the section titled Application Documents of the application.

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

$50,000.00 - $65,000.00

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.

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.

Posting Statement

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