Clinical Research Coordinator II - Gastroenterology

University of Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Chicago in Chicago, IL seeks a Clinical Research Coordinator II to partner with the PI and Clinical Research Manager in the Gastroenterology section of the Department of Medicine. The role involves coordinating multiple clinical trials, ensuring protocol adherence, and safeguarding patient data and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities include screening and enrollment, data management, IRB submissions, coordinating visits and procedures, and maintaining accurate records

Qualifications

• Minimum requirements include a college or university degree.
• 2-5 years of work experience in a related job discipline.
• Clinical research experience or relevant experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manages all aspects of conducting clinical trials including screening, enrollment, subject follow-up, case report forms, and adverse event reports.
• Recruits and interviews potential study patients with guidance from PI and other staff.
• Collects, processes, ships and stores specimens according to established aseptic techniques.
• Coordinates study startup through closeout including informed consent and data collection.
• Plans patient schedules for procedures, visits, and treatment timelines.

Skills

Clinical research coordination

Regulatory compliance

IRB submissions

Data management

Study recruitment

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Department

BSD MED - Gastroenterology - Clinical Research Staff

Department

BSD MED - Gastroenterology - Clinical Research Staff

About The Department

The Section of Gastroenterology, Hepatology at The University of Chicago is consistently ranked among the best specialty nationally by U.S News and World Report. With nearly 30 specialists on staff, our program plays a leading role in the understanding of digestive diseases and in developing innovative and successful treatments for patients. Since forming the nation’s first full-time department of gastroenterology in 1927, our physicians have continually improved treatments for digestive tract and related disorders by combining medical research, education, and patient care at the highest level.

Job Summary

The Clinical Research Coordinator II (CRCII) is a specialized researcher, partnering with the clinical Principal Investigator (PI) and under the direction of the Clinical Research Manager in the Section of Gastroenterology in the Department of Medicine.

Responsibilities

• Manages all aspects of conducting clinical trials including screening, enrollment, subject follow-up, completion of the case report form, and adverse event reports.
• Recruits and interviews potential study patients with guidance from PI and other clinical research staff.
• Collects, processes, ships and stores specimens to appropriate laboratory according to established aseptic techniques.
• Identifies and explains the responsibilities of principal investigators, research team members, sponsors, contract research organizations (CROs), and regulatory authorities related to the conduct of a clinical trial.
• Coordinates the conduct of the study from startup through closeout including recruitment and screening of study subjects, obtaining informed consent, collecting research data, and ensuring protocol adherence.
• Plans and coordinates patient schedule for study procedures, return visits, and study treatment schedules.
• Educates patients about study procedures to be performed, visit schedule, what to report between and during visits, and the risks and benefits of the procedures.
• Performs assessments at visits and monitors for adverse events.
• Organizes and attends site visits from sponsors and other relevant study meetings.
• Protects patients' and data confidentiality by ensuring security of research data and personal health information and compliance with federal regulations and sponsor protocols.
• Ensures Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) are implemented and documented in accordance to study sponsor, primary investigator, and regulatory agency specifications.
• Maintains accurate and complete records which may include, but are not limited to, signed informed consent, relevant IRB approvals, source documentation, Case Report Forms (CRF's), drug dispensing logs, and study related communication.
• Understands 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.
• Ensures compliance with federal regulations and institutional policies.
• May prepare and maintain protocol submissions and revisions.
• Assist in the training of new or backup coordinators.
• Analyzes, facilitates and participates in the daily activities of multiple moderately complex clinical trials and performs all aspects of clinical data management, including patient data retrieval, referring MD office records, preparing clinical research charts, and participation in program audits.
• Solves a range of straightforward problems relating to the administration of the compliance, financial and other related aspects of a clinical study.
• 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.
• Accountable for all tasks in moderately complex clinical studies.
• 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 2-5 years of work experience in a related job discipline.

Certifications:

Preferred Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelors degree.
  
  

Experience:

• Clinical research experience or relevant experience.
• Coordinating multiple studies, such as investigator initiated, industry sponsored, and multi-site trials.
  
  

Technical Skills Or Knowledge:

• Aware of safety hazards and take appropriate precautions.
• Comprehend technical documents.
• Create and deliver presentations.
  
  

Preferred Competencies

• Communicate in writing.
• Communicate orally.
• Condense complicated issues to simple summaries that can be understood by a variety of constituents.
• Develop and manage interpersonal relationships.
• Exercise absolute discretion regarding confidential matters.
• Follow written and/or verbal instructions.
• Give directions.
• Handle sensitive matters with tact and discretion.
• Handle stressful situations.
• Learn and develop skills.
• Maintain a high level of alertness.
• Pay attention to detail.
• Perform multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Prioritize work and meet deadlines.
• React effectively, quickly, calmly, and rationally during conflicts and emergencies.
• Train or teach others.
• Work effectively and collegially with little supervision or as member of a team.
• Work independently.
  
  

Application Documents

• Resume/CV (required)
• Cover Letter (required)
  
  

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