Northwestern University
Research Project Coordinator, Cardiology
Northwestern University, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
Research Project Coordinator, Cardiology
Job Summary
Manages daily operations of a biomedical and/or social-behavioral research study involving multidisciplinary teams of colleagues, sponsors, and other external project stakeholders. Monitors study performance, analyzes and reviews results, and supervises development and implementation of new protocols. Assigns work and supervises study staff and reviews technical operations ensuring that all processes, protocols, and procedures are quality controlled and functioning up to standards. Develops, implements, and administers budgets, grant, and administrative procedures. May co-author scientific papers for presentation and publication and coordinates writing, submission, and administration of grants. Ensures that all study activities are completed by strictly following Good Clinical Practices (GCP) and all current local, state, and federal laws, regulations, guidance, policy, and procedures developed by the NU Institutional Review Board (IRB), Food & Drug Administration (FDA) Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), and the International Conference on Harmonization (ICH).
Department:
MED-Cardiology
Salary/Grade:
EXS/5
Specific Responsibilities
Leads execution and control of a biomedical and/or social science project or research study.
Coordinates processing and analysis of data, conduct of experimental tests and procedures.
Develops new and/or revised research methodologies.
Ensures completion of study activities per protocol including recruitment.
Ascertains pretreatment and eligibility requirements.
Obtains informed consent.
Registers participant with appropriate sponsor.
Interviews and obtains medical and social histories.
Collects data from medical records.
Administers, schedules and/or scores tests.
Oversees and manages collection, maintenance, analysis and evaluation of data that will be used in grant submissions, presentations and publications.
Ensures that information is entered correctly into databases.
Assists PI in reviewing, analyzing, interpreting, summarizing, formatting, editing and preparing tables, charts, graphs, progress and final reports.
Coordinates between sponsoring agencies, collaborating organizations, and/or other research and/or educational institutions.
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.
Manages lab/study budget and inventory including purchasing of supplies and services ensuring that they are necessary, reasonable and project related.
Orders and maintains inventory of study supplies.
Distributes intra-departmental charges.
Negotiates with vendors, obtains quotes and arranges for demos of large equipment.
Trains, directs, assigns duties to and supervises research staff, students, residents and/or fellows.
Acts as a mentor in regard to education of junior coordinators.
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 and 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 in a clinical environment.
Preferred Competencies
Skill/knowledge in use of Microsoft Excel and/or other database programs.
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.
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 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.
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.
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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Manages daily operations of a biomedical and/or social-behavioral research study involving multidisciplinary teams of colleagues, sponsors, and other external project stakeholders. Monitors study performance, analyzes and reviews results, and supervises development and implementation of new protocols. Assigns work and supervises study staff and reviews technical operations ensuring that all processes, protocols, and procedures are quality controlled and functioning up to standards. Develops, implements, and administers budgets, grant, and administrative procedures. May co-author scientific papers for presentation and publication and coordinates writing, submission, and administration of grants. Ensures that all study activities are completed by strictly following Good Clinical Practices (GCP) and all current local, state, and federal laws, regulations, guidance, policy, and procedures developed by the NU Institutional Review Board (IRB), Food & Drug Administration (FDA) Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), and the International Conference on Harmonization (ICH).
Department:
MED-Cardiology
Salary/Grade:
EXS/5
Specific Responsibilities
Leads execution and control of a biomedical and/or social science project or research study.
Coordinates processing and analysis of data, conduct of experimental tests and procedures.
Develops new and/or revised research methodologies.
Ensures completion of study activities per protocol including recruitment.
Ascertains pretreatment and eligibility requirements.
Obtains informed consent.
Registers participant with appropriate sponsor.
Interviews and obtains medical and social histories.
Collects data from medical records.
Administers, schedules and/or scores tests.
Oversees and manages collection, maintenance, analysis and evaluation of data that will be used in grant submissions, presentations and publications.
Ensures that information is entered correctly into databases.
Assists PI in reviewing, analyzing, interpreting, summarizing, formatting, editing and preparing tables, charts, graphs, progress and final reports.
Coordinates between sponsoring agencies, collaborating organizations, and/or other research and/or educational institutions.
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.
Manages lab/study budget and inventory including purchasing of supplies and services ensuring that they are necessary, reasonable and project related.
Orders and maintains inventory of study supplies.
Distributes intra-departmental charges.
Negotiates with vendors, obtains quotes and arranges for demos of large equipment.
Trains, directs, assigns duties to and supervises research staff, students, residents and/or fellows.
Acts as a mentor in regard to education of junior coordinators.
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 and 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 in a clinical environment.
Preferred Competencies
Skill/knowledge in use of Microsoft Excel and/or other database programs.
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.
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 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.
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.
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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