University of Chicago
Clinical Research Coordinator 1
University of Chicago, Harvey, Illinois, United States, 60426
Clinical Research Coordinator 1
The Clinical Research Coordinator 1 provides support to the faculty of the Section of Hematology/Oncology within the Biological Sciences Division. The CRC1 will be involved in multiple research trials types: multi-centered cooperative group and intergroup studies at a national level, multi-institutional pharmaceutical trials, and multi-centered trials designed, implemented and coordinated in the Section. 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. Responsibilities include: Coordinating all aspects of conducting clinical trials including: screening, enrollment, subject follow-up, completion of the case report form, and adverse event reports. Maintaining accurate and complete documentation of signed informed consent, relevant IRB approvals, source documentation, Case Report Forms (CRF's), drug dispensing logs, and study related communication. Planning and coordinating patient schedule for study procedures, return visits, and study treatment schedules. Ensuring Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) are implemented and documented in accordance to study sponsor, primary investigator, and regulatory agency specifications. Preparing and maintaining protocol submissions and revisions. Educating patients about study procedures to be performed, visit schedule, what to report between and during visits, and potential side effects. Performing assessments at visits and monitoring for adverse events. Organizing and attending site visits from sponsors and other relevant study meetings. May recruit and interview potential study patients. May obtain, possess, and transport specimens to appropriate laboratory according to established aseptic techniques. Coordinating and may participate in quality assurance reviews conducted by study sponsors, federal agencies, or specially designated review groups. Analyzing study-related documentation, such as protocol worksheets, procedural manuals, adverse event reports, institutional review board documents, or progress reports. Accountable for all tasks in basic clinical studies. Assists with various professional, organizational, and operational tasks under direct supervision. Uses knowledge of clinical studies to coordinate the collection of analyzable clinical research data and/or samples. Performs other related work as needed. Minimum qualifications include a college or university degree in a related field and less than 2 years of work experience in a related job discipline. Preferred qualifications include a Bachelor's Degree or experience greater than 2 years in the related field, knowledge of medical terminology/environment, and relevant experience greater than 2 years. Preferred competencies include ability to interact and communicate with clarity, tact, and courtesy with patrons, patients, staff, faculty, students, and others; ability to communicate with tact and diplomacy; strong organizational skills; strong communication skills (verbal and written); excellent interpersonal skills; strong data management skills and attention to detail; knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Adobe Acrobat; 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; and adaptability to changing working situations and work assignments. Working conditions include ability to bend, crouch, or stoop; ability to lift loads up to 49lbs; and a hybrid position with majority of work being done in-person/on-site. Application documents must be uploaded via the My Experience page, in the section titled Application Documents of the application.
The Clinical Research Coordinator 1 provides support to the faculty of the Section of Hematology/Oncology within the Biological Sciences Division. The CRC1 will be involved in multiple research trials types: multi-centered cooperative group and intergroup studies at a national level, multi-institutional pharmaceutical trials, and multi-centered trials designed, implemented and coordinated in the Section. 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. Responsibilities include: Coordinating all aspects of conducting clinical trials including: screening, enrollment, subject follow-up, completion of the case report form, and adverse event reports. Maintaining accurate and complete documentation of signed informed consent, relevant IRB approvals, source documentation, Case Report Forms (CRF's), drug dispensing logs, and study related communication. Planning and coordinating patient schedule for study procedures, return visits, and study treatment schedules. Ensuring Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) are implemented and documented in accordance to study sponsor, primary investigator, and regulatory agency specifications. Preparing and maintaining protocol submissions and revisions. Educating patients about study procedures to be performed, visit schedule, what to report between and during visits, and potential side effects. Performing assessments at visits and monitoring for adverse events. Organizing and attending site visits from sponsors and other relevant study meetings. May recruit and interview potential study patients. May obtain, possess, and transport specimens to appropriate laboratory according to established aseptic techniques. Coordinating and may participate in quality assurance reviews conducted by study sponsors, federal agencies, or specially designated review groups. Analyzing study-related documentation, such as protocol worksheets, procedural manuals, adverse event reports, institutional review board documents, or progress reports. Accountable for all tasks in basic clinical studies. Assists with various professional, organizational, and operational tasks under direct supervision. Uses knowledge of clinical studies to coordinate the collection of analyzable clinical research data and/or samples. Performs other related work as needed. Minimum qualifications include a college or university degree in a related field and less than 2 years of work experience in a related job discipline. Preferred qualifications include a Bachelor's Degree or experience greater than 2 years in the related field, knowledge of medical terminology/environment, and relevant experience greater than 2 years. Preferred competencies include ability to interact and communicate with clarity, tact, and courtesy with patrons, patients, staff, faculty, students, and others; ability to communicate with tact and diplomacy; strong organizational skills; strong communication skills (verbal and written); excellent interpersonal skills; strong data management skills and attention to detail; knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Adobe Acrobat; 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; and adaptability to changing working situations and work assignments. Working conditions include ability to bend, crouch, or stoop; ability to lift loads up to 49lbs; and a hybrid position with majority of work being done in-person/on-site. Application documents must be uploaded via the My Experience page, in the section titled Application Documents of the application.