Clinical Research Specialist

Prairie Education and Research Cooperative; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 30,307 - 45,460; Full time

Job summary

The Hospital Sisters Health System in Springfield, IL seeks a Clinical Research Specialist to coordinate research activities across treatment sites, ensuring regulatory compliance for study protocols and supporting front line staff in all research activities.

Preferred qualifications include an Associate degree in a science or healthcare field, two years in healthcare and two years in research, and CITI training within 30 days of hire. Schedule is Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM.

Qualifications

• Coordinate clinical research across multiple treatment sites.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements for study protocols.
• Assist front line research staff in study activities.
• Maintain accurate documentation and training records.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate research activities across treatment sites to maintain quality and efficiency.
• Ensure regulatory compliance for all applicable study protocols.
• Assist front line research personnel in all study activities.

Skills

Research coordination

Regulatory compliance

Documentation accuracy

Communication skills

Education

Associate degree in science/healthcare

Bachelor's degree in healthcare

High school diploma + 3 years relevant experience

Tools

CITI training platform

Job description

Pay Range:$22.05 - $33.08A successful candidate's actual pay rate will be based on several factors including relevant experience, skills, training, certifications and education.Hospital Sister Health System is seeking a Clinical Research Specialist who coordinates research activities across treatment sites to maintain quality and promote efficiency relative to the clinical activities of the applicable entity, service line, or other component of the HSHS system. This position is also responsible for ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements for all applicable study protocols and assists front line research study personnel in all research study activities.Position Specifics:Department: Prairie Education ResearchCore Function: Clinical ResearchSchedule: Days, Monday-Friday (no holidays, weekends, or call), 8:00 AM - 4:30 PMFacility: Springfield - St. John's HospitalLocation: Springfield, ILCompensation that aligns with your experienceEducation QualificationsAssociate degree in a science or healthcare related field or a degree in nursing required; high school diploma plus 3 years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of degree.A bachelor’s degree in a healthcare related field is preferred.Experience QualificationsTwo years of experience in a health care related; two years of experience in research is preferred.Certifications, Licenses and RegistrationsResearch certification preferred.Human Subject Protection and Good Clinical Practices Training through the Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI) required within 30 days of hire.Scheduled Weekly Hours:40Throughout communities in Illinois and Wisconsin, 13 hospitals, numerous community-based health centers and clinics, our 13,000+ colleagues have built a culture based on our solid core values of respect, care, competence, and joy. These are the ideals we believe in, work by, and live each day.Built upon more than 145 years of service to the communities we serve, we now look to the future and our place in it as a health care system that strives to continually improve processes, procedures, and outcomes with the latest and most advanced technologies and treatments.Regardless of how far our passion for excellence carries us, our focus will always remain on the most important person in our entire organization: The patient.Benefits: HSHS provides a benefits package designed to support the overall well-being of our colleagues including their physical, emotional, financial, spiritual, and work health. Colleagues budgeted to work at least 32 hours per pay period are eligible for HSHS benefits.Comprehensive and affordable health coverage includes medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time colleagues.Paid Time Off (PTO) combines vacation, sick, and personal days into one balance to allow you the flexibility to use your time off as you need.Retirement benefits including HSHScontributions.Education Assistance benefits include up to $5,250 of educational assistance each calendar year and tuition discounts to select colleges with no waiting period.Adoption Assistance provides financial support up to $7,500 for colleagues growing their families through adoption to reimburse application and legal fees, transportation, and more!Other benefits include: Wellness program with incentives, employer-paid life insurance and short-term and long-term disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, employee assistance program, ID theft coverage, colleague rewards and recognition program, discount program, and more!BenefitsHSHS and affiliates is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).HSHS is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace dedicated to pursuing and hiring a diverse workforce.Notice Regarding Potential Use of Artificial Intelligence in the Hiring ProcessHospital Sisters may use automated tools, including artificial intelligence or machine-learning technologies, to assist with certain administrative aspects of the recruitment process. These tools may help our recruiting team organize applications, search for resumes, identify qualifications reflected in application materials, and facilitate communications or scheduling with applicants.Information used by these tools may include materials you provide during the application process, such as your resume, work history, education, qualifications, and responses to application questions.These tools are used only to support our recruiting process. Hiring decisions are made by HSHS personnel, and automated tools do not make employment decisions on behalf of HSHS.Applicants who have questions about this notice or who require a reasonable accommodation or alternative evaluation method may contact HSHS Human Resources at [e-mail]