Clinical Research Coordinator- Surgery

University of Illinois Chicago
United States, Illinois, Chicago
Nov 22, 2024
Clinical Research Coordinator- Surgery Clinical Research Coordinator- Surgery Hiring Department: Surgery Location: Chicago, IL USA Requisition ID: 1027636 Posting Close Date: 12/12/24 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 over 300,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago. Description: The Department of Surgery at the University of Illinois at Chicago is seeking a Clinical Research Coordinator to join the Department of Surgery. Position Summary The Clinical Research Coordinator manages and coordinates the timely handling of all components of clinical research protocols, including pre and post research activities, that are internal and external to the clinical setting. This position is responsible for implementing and conducting multiple research studies for the surgery department. This includes coordinating patient consenting processes for both inpatient and outpatient settings, as well as managing the collection and handling of lab samples in accordance with protocol requirements. Additionally, it involves coordinating detailed patient treatment schedules to maintain compliance to protocol requirements. Duties & Responsibilities Assist in establishing and coordinating the implementation of clinical research protocol priorities and organization structure for several research studies related to surgery. 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. 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. Communicate clinical information and work with stakeholders to create best practice tools. Analyze retention rates and formulates plans to retain participants. Monitors patient status; explain the research protocols to the clients and supporting family/friends. 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 and supporting family/friends. 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 and supporting family/friends. 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. Assist investigators in preparing study data, literature reviews, analysis for meeting presentations and publications. Consent patients in both inpatient and outpatient settings and answer patients' questions appropriately. Collect, label, and prepare patients' samples for analysis, following research protocols. Record and organize experimental data accurately and assist with data analysis. Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned. Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned. Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree in nursing, mental health, psychology, pharmaceutical sciences, social science, or a related field required. Certified Clinical Research Coordinator (CCRC) preferred. Prior experience working in a clinical setting. At least one year of experience in a research discipline required. Experience in a clinical research setting, experience working with Federal Regulations and IRB's required. Preferred Qualifications Prior experience with medical terminology and procedures including electronic medical records and billing preferred. Ability to manage multiple tasks. Strong interpersonal and customer service skills. Requires excellent communication, organization, presentation and computer/pc skills. 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; oral and written communication skills; knowledge of a science such as biology or psychology; 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). 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 Required Employment Notices and Posters 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. Request an Accommodation Looking for more University of Illinois positions? We invite you to search for positions at each of the University of Illinois locations, the University of Illinois System Office and the University of Illinois Foundation. The University of Illinois System Office supports the primary missions of teaching, research, public service, and economic development for all of the Universities and offers positions in all locations. The University of Illinois Foundation is the official fundraising and private gift-receiving agency for the University of Illinois and also offers position in all locations. Click the links below to search for other University of Illinois positions. University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign University of Illinois Springfield University of Illinois System Office University of Illinois Foundation 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 Required Employment Notices and Posters 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. To apply, visit https://uic.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/12581?c=uic Copyright 2024 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved. Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency jeid-1fd185444c922a41b42610d2754188c2