Sr. Clinical Research Coordinator

The University Of Chicago; Orland Park (IL); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The University Of Chicago is hiring for a clinical research position located in Orland Park. This role involves coordinating complex clinical studies, ensuring compliance with regulations, and providing guidance to investigators. Candidates should have at least 5 years of experience, strong data management skills, and expertise in clinical trials terminology and Good Clinical Practices. The position offers hybrid work arrangements, emphasizing the importance of organizational and interpersonal communication skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in protocol reviews and clinical trial evaluations.
• Ability to interact with clarity and tact with various stakeholders.
• Strong attention to detail in data management.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning and implementation of clinical study goals and objectives.
• Organize patient enrollment planning and conduct quality assurance.
• Develop and implement procedures while maintaining records of progress.

Skills

Clinical trials terminology

Good Clinical Practices (GCP)

Data management skills

Strong organizational skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Ability to handle competing demands

Tools

Microsoft Suite

Job description

* Assists with or plans and implements the clinical study goals and objectives; organizes patient enrollment planning; conducts quality assurance activities, compiles and analyzes data; processes blood and urine specimens.* Acts as a liaison with medical staff, University departments, ancillary departments, and/or network facilities.* Acts as a leader within the department/unit through improving clinical research practice; serves as a resource person or acts as a consultant within the area of clinical expertise.* Maintains working knowledge of current protocols and internal SOPs.* Accountable for high standards of clinical research practice and assists in the development of accountability in others.* Develops and implements procedures, maintains records, tracks progress, and conducts quality assurance of collected data.* Oversees and participates in the coordination and conduct of complex clinical research studies and ensures compliance with federal and institutional regulations. Prepares, submits, and assists Investigators with multiple levels of research documentation, i.e., IRB submissions, educational materials, reports, grant renewal reports, and study forms.* Provides investigators with guidance regarding protocol requirements. Maintains regulatory documentation.* Assists other research personnel with reports to regulatory agencies, such as the IRB, FDA, and Data and Safety Review Committee.* Prepares for and assists with audits, inspections, and monitoring visits from regulatory agencies or sponsors.* Attends continuing education and training opportunities relevant to job duties.* Accountable for all tasks in complex clinical studies.* Performs various professional, organizational, and operational tasks under limited supervision. Acts as a resource on clinical research and related aspects of clinical study for other clinical research staff. Accountable for complex problem solving on assigned clinical research studies and professional tasks.* Facilitates and participates in the daily activities of complex clinical studies and performs various activities including patient data retrieval, documenting clinical research records, and participation in program audits. Uses in-depth knowledge of clinical studies to coordinate the collection of analyzable clinical research data and/or samples with a high degree of independence.* Performs other related work as needed.* Familiarity with Clinical trials terminology, environment, and protocols.* Working knowledge of Good Clinical Practices (GCP).* Minimum of 5 years of experience participating in protocol reviews and clinical trial evaluations.* Ability to interact and communicate with clarity, tact, and courtesy with patrons, patients, staff, faculty, students, and others.* Strong organizational skills.* Excellent interpersonal skills.* Strong data management skills and attention to detail.* Knowledge of the Microsoft Suite, including Outlook.* Ability to understand complex documents (e.g., clinical trials).* Ability to handle competing demands with diplomacy and enthusiasm.* Ability to absorb large amounts of information quickly.* Adaptability to changing working situations and work assignments.* Ability to navigate the UChicago Campus as required by the Position.* Hybrid work arrangements may be considered.When applying, the document(s) **MUST** be uploaded via the **My Experience** page, in the section titled **Application Documents** of the application.The University of Chicago is an urban research university that has driven new ways of thinking since 1890. Our commitment to free and open inquiry draws inspired scholars to our global campuses, where ideas are born that challenge and change the world.We empower individuals to challenge conventional thinking in pursuit of original ideas. Students in the College develop critical, analytic, and writing skills in our rigorous, interdisciplinary core curriculum. Through graduate programs, students test their ideas with UChicago scholars, and become the next generation of leaders in academia, industry, nonprofits, and government.To learn more about the university click here