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BSD NEU - Clinical Research Staff

About the Department

The Department of Neurology at The University of Chicago Medical Center has a great history and tradition, having made significant contributions to neurological training, clinical care, and the basic understanding of neurological disease. The Healthy Aging & Alzheimer\'s Research Care (HAARC) Center, is a new multidisciplinary center at the University of Chicago focused on implementing research on aging, Alzheimer\'s and related dementia research focused on optimizing knowledge, care, interventions, and quality of life. This at-will position is wholly or partially funded by contractual grant funding which is renewed under provisions set by the grantor of the contract. Employment will be contingent upon the continued receipt of these grant funds and satisfactory job performance.

Job Summary

This Clinical Research Coordinator 2 provides support to the Healthy Aging & Alzheimer\'s Research Care (HAARC) Center within the Biological Sciences Division. The CRC2 may be involved in multiple research trial types: investigator initiated, multi-centered cooperative group studies, and multi-centered trials designed, implemented and coordinated in the Center. The Clinical Research Coordinator 2 is a specialized researcher partnering with the Principal Investigator (PI), HAARC Center Director and research team leadership. While the Principal Investigator is primarily responsible for the overall design, conduct, and management of the clinical trial, the Clinical Research Coordinator 2 supports, facilitates and coordinates independently the daily clinical research activities and plays a critical role in the conduct of the study. As part of the HAARC Center, you\'ll be immersed in a collaborative and dynamic research environment dedicated to improving the lives of those affected by Alzheimer\'s and related dementias.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the conduct of the study from startup through closeout including recruitment and screening of study subjects, obtaining informed consent, collecting research data, and ensuring protocol adherence.
• Plans and coordinates participant schedule for study procedures and study follow-up visits.
• Educates participants about study procedures to be performed, visit schedule, what to report between and during visits, and the risks and benefits of the procedures.
• Performs assessments at visits and monitors for adverse events.
• Organizes and attends site visits from sponsors and other relevant study meetings.
• Protect participants data confidentiality by ensuring security of research data and personal health information and compliance with federal regulations and sponsor protocols.
• Ensures Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) are implemented and documented in accordance to study sponsor, primary investigator, and regulatory specifications.
• Maintains accurate and complete records which may include, but are not limited to, signed informed consent, relevant IRB approvals, source documentation, Case Report Forms (CRF\'s), , and study related communication.
• Understand the IRB submission and review process and when and how to apply for IRB review, including facilitation of study initiation through meticulous and timely preparation of IRB submissions independently.
• Ensures compliance with federal regulations and institutional policies.
• May prepare and maintain protocol submissions and revisions.
• May assist in the training of new or backup coordinators.
• Analyzes, facilitates and participates in the daily activities of multiple moderately complex clinical trials and performs all aspects of clini al data management, including patient data retrieval, referring MD office records, preparing clinical research charts, and participation in program audits.
• Solves a range of straightforward problems relating to the administration of the compliance, financial and other related aspects of a clinical study.
• Performs other related work as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

Education:

Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.

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Work Experience:

Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 2-5 years of work experience in a related job discipline.

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Certifications:

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Preferred Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelors degree.

Experience:

• 2-5 Years Clinical Research experience or relevant experience.
• Experience coordinating multiple studies (e.g., investigator-initiated, industry-sponsored, multi-site trials).

Preferred Competencies

Strong communication skills (verbal and written).

Excellent interpersonal skills.

Ability to comprehend techni