Research Project Coordinator, Pulmonary

Northwestern University; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 51,000 - 72,532; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

Paid vacation and holidays

Tuition benefits

Pre-tax and flex spending accounts

Job summary

Northwestern University is seeking a skilled Research Project Coordinator to manage daily operations of pulmonary/biomedical studies. You will oversee multidisciplinary teams, coordinate data processing, implement new protocols, and ensure compliance with GCP and NU IRB standards.

This role involves budgeting, grant administration, and potential co-authorship of scientific papers. You will supervise staff, train junior coordinators, and ensure timely completion of study activities, including

Qualifications

• Must have a bachelor's degree or higher in a social/health science field or related field, or an appropriate education/experience mix.
• 1 year of relevant research experience or more if only a master's degree.
• Supervisory or project management experience required.
• Must complete NU's IRB CITI training and recertify every 3 years.

Responsibilities

• Leads execution and control of biomedical or social science research projects.
• Coordinates data processing, analysis, and conduct of tests and procedures.
• Develops and revises research methodologies.
• Ensures protocol activities, recruitment, and eligibility requirements are met.
• Obtains informed consent and registers participants with sponsors。
• Manages data entry into databases and supports grant submissions and publications.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Project management

Data analysis

Collaboration

Multi-tasking

Organization

Initiative

Meets deadlines

Education

Bachelor's degree in social or health science or related

Master's degree in social or health science or related

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

Word

Job description

Department: MED-Pulmonary

Salary/Grade: EXS/5

Job Summary

Manages daily operations of a biomedical &/or social-behavioral research study involving multidisciplinary teams of colleagues, sponsors & other external project stakeholders. Monitors study performance, analyzes & review results, & supervises development & implementation of new protocols. Assigns work & supervises study staff & reviews technical operations ensuring that all processes, protocols & procedures are quality controlled & functioning up to standards. Develops implements & administers budgets, grant & administrative procedures. May co-author scientific papers for presentation & publication & coordinates writing, submission & administration of grants. Ensures that all study activities are completed by strictly following Good Clinical Practices (GCP) & all current local, state, & federal laws, regulations guidance, policy & procedure developed by the NU Institutional Review Board (IRB), Food & Drug Administration (FDA) Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), & the International Conference on Harmonization (ICH).

This role will support clinical research that seeks to improve lung function in patients with cystic fibrosis (CF).

Specific Responsibilities

Technical

• Leads execution & control of a biomedical &/or social science project or research study.
• Coordinates processing & analysis of data, conduct of experimental tests & procedures
• Develops new &/or revised research methodologies.
• Ensures completion of study activities per protocol including recruitment.
• Ascertains pretreatment & eligibility requirements.
• Obtains informed consent.
• Registers participant with appropriate sponsor.
• Interviews & obtains medical & social histories.
• Collects data from medical records.
• Administers, schedules &/or scores tests.

Administration

• Oversees & manages collection, maintenance, analysis & evaluation of data that will be used in grant submissions, presentations & publications.
• Ensures that information is entered correctly into databases.Coordinates between sponsoring agencies, collaborating organizations &/or other research &/or educational institutions.
• Ensures that all study documents associated with current local, state, & federal regulatory guidelines, requirements, laws & research protocols are completed in a timely manner.

Finance

• Manages lab/study budget & inventory including purchasing of supplies & services ensuring that they are necessary, reasonable & project related.
• Orders & maintains inventory of study supplies.

Supervision

• Trains, directs, assigns duties to & supervises research staff, students, residents &/or fellows.
• Acts as a mentor in regard to education of junior coordinators.

Miscellaneous

Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's or higher degree in a major such as social or health science or related; OR appropriate combination of education and experience and 3 years' research study or other relevant experience required; OR
• Successful completion of a full course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a master's or higher degree in a major such as social or health science or related; OR appropriate combination of education and experience and 1 year research study or other relevant experience.
• Supervisory or project management experience required.
• Must complete NU's IRB CITI training before interacting with any participants & must re-certify every 3 years

Minimum Competencies

• Ability to successfully complete the requirements of the Northwestern Memorial Hospital Research Access Program.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior working experience with IRB preparation and submission.
• Prior working experience with REDCap.

Preferred Competencies

• Skill/ability in use of standard computer programs (Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and Word) and navigation of the internet.
• Ability to seek certification as a clinical research coordinator.
• Action oriented - Willing or likely to take practical action to deal with a problem or situation.
• Coachability - Receptive to feedback, willing to learn, embracing continuous improvement.
• Collaboration - Facilitates open and effective communication, cooperation and teamwork within and outside of one's own team.
• Collegiality - Helpful, respectful, approachable; builds strong working relationships and a positive work environment.
• Initiative - Exhibits energy and desire to achieve; sets ambitious goals and acts decisively; takes action that no one has requested to improve or enhance job results and avoid problems.
• Meets deadlines - Displays consistency and success in adhering to deadlines.
• Multi-tasking - Demonstrates ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously.
• Organization - Plans, organizes and schedules in an efficient, productive manner; anticipates contingencies and pays attention to detail.

Target hiring range for this position will be between $51,346 to $72,532 per year. 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.

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 parental leave; 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.