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University of Illinois Chicago

Visiting Clinical Research Coordinator - Department of Medicine

University of Illinois Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290

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Visiting Clinical Research Coordinator - Department of Medicine Hiring Department:

Department of Medicine Location:

Chicago, IL USA Salary:

$40,000 - $50,000

Position Summary This position manages and directs the coordination and timely handling of all components of clinical research protocols for the Division of Nephrology and Endocrinology. Responsibilities include pre and post research activities both inside and outside the clinical setting, implementation of multiple research projects, patient recruitment strategies, and coordination of patient protocol treatment schedules to maintain compliance.

Duties & Responsibilities

Protocol Management – Assist in establishing and coordinating the implementation of clinical research protocol priorities and organization structure.

Notification – Inform physicians, clinical staff, affiliates and grant sponsors of adverse events and protocol modifications.

Protocol Activation – Coordinate activation and maintenance of clinical protocols, including review and completion of submissions, amendments, and adverse event reports as required by the UIC Institutional Review Board (IRB).

Compliance Review – Review laboratory and clinic procedures and evaluations regularly to ensure protocol compliance.

Liaison – Act as liaison between physicians, clinical staff, the UIC IRB office, grant sponsors and regulatory agencies to ensure priorities are clearly communicated.

Client Enrollment – Assist physicians and clinical staff in identification, recruitment and enrollment strategies of patients to increase enrollment and meet clinical research protocols.

Outreach – Coordinate outreach to and liaison with staff at schools, community clinics, science fairs, etc. to present research and recruit new clients.

Informed Consent – Execute informed consent process, monitor patient status, enroll clients, and obtain appropriate consent forms.

Protocol Compliance – Ensure that client enrollment and research activities comply with established protocols, regulatory, and monitoring agency standards.

Surveys – Participate in conducting surveys of clients and parents.

Data Collection – Collect and review client evaluations, surveys, and participant interviews to develop reports for the PI and appropriate agencies and grant sponsors.

Grant Progress – Assist investigators in organizing study data for grant progress reports, analysis for meetings and publications.

Other Duties – Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in nursing, mental health, psychology, pharmaceutical sciences, social science, or related field.

Certified Clinical Research Coordinator (CCRC) preferred.

At least one year of research experience required; experience in a clinical research setting, and familiarity with Federal Regulations and IRB preferred.

Familiarity with medical terminology and procedures.

Strong interpersonal, customer service, written and oral communication skills.

Knowledge of research protocols, principles and procedures; knowledge of clinical trials procedures such as screening, interviewing, case report forms; knowledge of experimental design, mathematics, statistics, computer applications and data management.

Equal Opportunity & Accommodations The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. The university provides accommodations to applicants and employees. Request an Accommodation. Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.

To apply, visit https://uic.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/18693?c=uic

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