Clinical Research Coordinator 2

Department

BSD NEU - HAARC

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 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 (CRC2) provides support to the SuperAging Research Initiative at the Healthy Aging & Alzheimer’s Research Care (HAARC) Center within the Biological Sciences Division.

The SuperAging Research Program is focused on identifying protective factors that contribute to the preservation of memory and healthspan.

For this study we recruit and longitudinally follow cognitively average older adults and SuperAgers who, by our definition, are adults over age 80 who have the memory capacity of individuals decades younger.

The Clinical Research Coordinator predominately functions as a key coordinating lead for the local University of Chicago SuperAging site activities related to data collection, participant visits and coordinates daily clinical research activities.

Primary responsibilities include coordination of data collection efforts, including scheduling participant visits, completing participant visits and associated tasks, including data entry and neuropsychological test administration and scoring, tracking enrollment and follow-up visit data and reporting out to Principal Investigator and Project Manager and training Research Assistants in the neuropsychological testing battery.

The CRC2, acts as the primary contact for research assistants and volunteers in their data collection efforts, assisting with grants and administrative procedures as needed, monitoring data collection aspects of the protocol for compliance, implementing protocol updates and changes, and supporting collaborative efforts.

Our Center uses a community-engaged research approach, which actively involves members of the community in the research process.

This position will have the opportunity to work closely with the Director of Community Engagement to support engagement, recruitment, and retention to elevate the scientifically rigorous and socially relevant research we conduct.

Responsibilities

Manages all aspects of conducting clinical research including screening, enrollment, subject follow-up, completion of the case report forms, and adverse event reports.

Functions as the point person for participant visits and data collection, including coordinating and monitoring data collection, leading the research assistants in participant scheduling, and implementing protocol updates and changes.

May train research assistants and interns in neuropsychological testing on study related procedures and supervises day-to-day data collection activities.

Completes participant visits and associated tasks, including neuropsychological test administration and scoring, data entry, participant recruitment and / or scheduling.

Collect, process, ship and store specimens to appropriate laboratory according to established aseptic techniques.

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.

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 with 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 communications.

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.

Coordinates and may participate in quality assurance reviews conducted by study sponsors, federal agencies, or specially designated review groups.

Analyzes study-related documentation, such as protocol worksheets, procedural manuals, adverse event reports, institutional review board documents, or progress reports.

Analyzes, facilitates and participates in the daily activities of multiple moderately complex clinical trials and performs all aspects of clinical 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.

Work Experience :

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

Certifications :

Preferred Qualifications

Education : Bachelor’s degree.

Bachelor’s degree.

Experience :

Experience administering neuropsychological assessments such as the WAIS, MOCA, etc.

Experience working with older adults in a clinical or research setting.

Academic or professional background in neuroscience, neuropsychology, or related field.

Preferred Competencies

Strong communication skills (verbal and written).

Excellent interpersonal skills.

Ability to comprehend technical documents.

Ability to develop and manage interpersonal relationships.

Ability to exercise absolute discretion regarding confidential matters.

Ability to follow written and / or verbal instructions.

Ability to give directions.

Ability to handle sensitive matters with tact and discretion.

Ability to handle stressful situations.

Ability to pay attention to detail.

Ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously.

Excellent time management and ability to prioritize work assignments.

Ability to train or teach others.

Working knowledge of Good Clinical Practices (GCP).

Application Documents

Resume / CV (required)

Cover Letter (required)

When applying, the document(s) MUST be uploaded via the My Experience page, in the section titled Application Documents of the application.

Job Family

Research

Role Impact

Individual Contributor

FLSA Status

Exempt

Pay Frequency

Monthly

Scheduled Weekly Hours

Benefits Eligible

Drug Test Required

Health Screen Required

Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required

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