Northwestern University
Research Study Coordinator Sr
Northwestern University, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
Overview
Job ID:
52721
Location:
Chicago, Illinois
Department:
MED-Physical Med & Rehab
Salary/Grade:
NEX/13
Target hiring range for this position will be between $50,000-$65,000 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.
Job Summary Coordinates and completes the day to day administrative and technical activities involved in a single complex, large, nationwide or multiple moderately complex concurrent biomedical and/or social-behavioral research study(ies) involving multiple sites and/or longitudinal assessments/interventions. Ensures that all activities are completed by strictly following Good Clinical Practices (GCP) and all relevant current local, state, and federal laws, regulations, guidance, policy and procedure developed by the NU Institutional Review Board (IRB), Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), and the International Conference on Harmonization (ICH).
Specific Responsibilities Technical
Participates in the planning and conduct of research studies.
Reviews project and protocol and recommends strategies to expedite study.
Recruits and retains participants.
Obtains informed consent.
Administers tests and/or questionnaires following protocols.
Collects, compiles, tabulates and/or processes responses.
Gathers information.
Extracts and analyzes data from medical charts.
Completes basic clinical procedures such as drawing blood and obtaining blood pressure.
Monitors and maintains systems for effective participant and data flow for studies.
Designs and constructs experimental stimuli.
Performs physical function assessment.
Administration
Manages study databases which may include ensuring that data is collected and entered correctly.
Reviews and analyzes data.
Creates computer models, graphs, reports and summaries for use in publications, professional journals, and grant applications.
Writes portions of grant applications.
Co-authors scientific papers for presentation and publication.
Researches and obtains funding.
Creates and maintains study manuals regarding operating, safety, and related procedures.
Ensures that all study documents associated with current local, state, and federal regulatory guidelines, requirements, laws and research protocols are completed in a timely manner.
Finance
May process payments for research participants per study protocol.
Creates lab financial plan and budget/audit expenses.
Obtains sales quotes for lab equipment and supplies.
Reviews and adjusts expenses to decrease costs.
Oversees repair and maintenance of all lab equipment and ensures that lab supplies are ready and available when necessary.
Administers budget including negotiating with grant sponsors.
Maintains and reconciles expenditures and balances in regard to research accounts and budgets.
Supervision
Trains, directs, assigns duties to and may supervise research staff, students, residents and/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 4 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 2 years' research study or other relevant experience.
Must complete NU's IRB CITI training before interacting with any participants and must recertify every 3 years.
Benefits and Work-Life Benefits:
At Northwestern, we are proud to provide meaningful, competitive, high-quality health care plans, retirement benefits, tuition discounts and more. 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 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 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.
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52721
Location:
Chicago, Illinois
Department:
MED-Physical Med & Rehab
Salary/Grade:
NEX/13
Target hiring range for this position will be between $50,000-$65,000 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.
Job Summary Coordinates and completes the day to day administrative and technical activities involved in a single complex, large, nationwide or multiple moderately complex concurrent biomedical and/or social-behavioral research study(ies) involving multiple sites and/or longitudinal assessments/interventions. Ensures that all activities are completed by strictly following Good Clinical Practices (GCP) and all relevant current local, state, and federal laws, regulations, guidance, policy and procedure developed by the NU Institutional Review Board (IRB), Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), and the International Conference on Harmonization (ICH).
Specific Responsibilities Technical
Participates in the planning and conduct of research studies.
Reviews project and protocol and recommends strategies to expedite study.
Recruits and retains participants.
Obtains informed consent.
Administers tests and/or questionnaires following protocols.
Collects, compiles, tabulates and/or processes responses.
Gathers information.
Extracts and analyzes data from medical charts.
Completes basic clinical procedures such as drawing blood and obtaining blood pressure.
Monitors and maintains systems for effective participant and data flow for studies.
Designs and constructs experimental stimuli.
Performs physical function assessment.
Administration
Manages study databases which may include ensuring that data is collected and entered correctly.
Reviews and analyzes data.
Creates computer models, graphs, reports and summaries for use in publications, professional journals, and grant applications.
Writes portions of grant applications.
Co-authors scientific papers for presentation and publication.
Researches and obtains funding.
Creates and maintains study manuals regarding operating, safety, and related procedures.
Ensures that all study documents associated with current local, state, and federal regulatory guidelines, requirements, laws and research protocols are completed in a timely manner.
Finance
May process payments for research participants per study protocol.
Creates lab financial plan and budget/audit expenses.
Obtains sales quotes for lab equipment and supplies.
Reviews and adjusts expenses to decrease costs.
Oversees repair and maintenance of all lab equipment and ensures that lab supplies are ready and available when necessary.
Administers budget including negotiating with grant sponsors.
Maintains and reconciles expenditures and balances in regard to research accounts and budgets.
Supervision
Trains, directs, assigns duties to and may supervise research staff, students, residents and/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 4 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 2 years' research study or other relevant experience.
Must complete NU's IRB CITI training before interacting with any participants and must recertify every 3 years.
Benefits and Work-Life Benefits:
At Northwestern, we are proud to provide meaningful, competitive, high-quality health care plans, retirement benefits, tuition discounts and more. 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 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 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.
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