Clinical Research Coordinator - DOM - Pulmonary, Breathe Chicago Center
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Clinical Research Coordinator - DOM - Pulmonary, Breathe Chicago Center


Clinical Research Coordinator - DOM - Pulmonary, Breathe Chicago Center

Hiring Department: Medicine, Division of Pulmonary, Breathe Chicago Center

Location: Chicago, IL

Requisition ID:1024848

Posting Close Date: May 10, 2024

About the University of Illinois Chicago

UIC is among the nation's preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent "Best Colleges" rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has nearly 260,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.

Description:

The Breathe Chicago Center is seeking Visiting Clinical Research Coordinators to join their team.

This position manages and coordinates the timely handling of all components of clinical research protocols related to COVID-19, asthma, and COPD in the Breathe Chicago Center (BCC) within the Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care, Sleep & Allergy in the Department of Medicine. The BCC Coordinator is responsible for the implementation and conduct of multiple research projects. This position coordinates comprehensive patient protocol treatment schedules to maintain compliance to protocol requirements. The coordinator develops and implements effective patient recruitment strategies and oversees and participates in subject recruitment, screening, scheduling, testing, and data management for a multi-faceted investigation.

Duties:
Protocol Management
  • Assist in establishing and coordinating the implementation of clinical research protocol priorities and organizational structure.
  • Coordinate the 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), Protocol Review Committee and grant sponsors.
  • Review laboratory and clinical procedures and evaluations regularly to ensure protocol compliance.
  • Collect, process & store biological samples, take vitals and measurements.
  • Act as liaison between physicians, clinical staff and the UIC IRB office, grant sponsors and regulatory agencies to ensure priorities are clearly communicated and resources are allocated appropriately across multiple ongoing projects.
  • Notify and inform physicians, clinical staff, affiliates and grant sponsors of adverse events and protocol modifications, including their impact on the clinical research program.
  • Collect and review client evaluations/assessments, surveys, and participant interviews to develop reports for the PI and appropriate agencies and grant sponsors. Evaluate data to determine project effectiveness.
  • Communicate clinical information and work with stakeholders to create best practice tools.
  • Assist investigators in preparing study data, literature reviews, analysis for meeting presentations and publications.

    Client Enrollment and Protocol Compliance
  • Assist physicians and clinical staff in identification, recruitment and enrollment strategies of patients to increase enrollment and to meet clinical research protocols.
  • Analyze retention rates and formulates plans to retain participants.
  • Coordinate outreach to and liaison with staff at schools, community clinics, community events, etc. to make research presentations and recruit new participants for various research projects.
  • Execute informed consent process and monitor patient status; Enroll participants into programs, explaining the research protocols to the clients and supporting family/friends, and obtain appropriate consent forms.
  • Ensure that participant enrollment and research activities comply with established protocols, regulatory and monitoring agency standards, and grant sponsor guidelines.
  • Participate in conducting surveys of participants.
  • Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

    Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in nursing, mental health, psychology, pharmaceutical sciences, social science, or a related field required.
  • At least two years experience in a clinical research discipline required.
  • Experience in a clinical research setting, experience working with Federal Regulations and IRBs.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other related software.
  • Knowledge of research protocols, principles and procedures; knowledge of aspects of clinical trials such as screening, interviewing, case reports forms; knowledge of experimental design, mathematics, statistics, computer applications and computer data management.
  • Ability to identify, produce, organize, evaluate and interpret data.
  • Knowledge of ethics and regulatory procedures (i.e. informed consent, IRB applications, data safety and monitoring plans) involved with clinical trials and other clinical research
  • Ability to work as a member of a project team.
  • Knowledge of clinical tasks required for research (e.g. phlebotomy, centrifugation, interviewing).

    Preferred Qualifications:
  • Certified Clinical Research Coordinator (CCRC) preferred.
  • Prior experience with medical terminology and procedures including electronic medical records and billing preferred.
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines. Ability to work in a flexible environment with shifting priorities.
  • Strong interpersonal and customer service skills.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills.
  • Maintain up to date knowledge of research protocols, principles and procedures, and aspects of clinical research studies.
  • Experience with REDCap preferred.
  • Comfort working with Zoom/virtual facilitation.

    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. Please visit to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.

    The university provides accommodations to applicants and employees.
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    Company
    University of Illinois Chicago
    Start Date
    As soon as possible
    Employment Term and Type
    Regular, Full Time
    Required Education
    Bachelor's Degree
    Required Experience
    2+ years
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