Clinical Research Coordinator 1

Department

BSD NEU - HAARC - SuperAging

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

The Clinical Research Coordinator 1 (CRC1) provides support to the Healthy Aging & Alzheimer’s Research Care (HAARC) Center within the Biological Sciences Division.

The Clinical Research Coordinator 1 works under the general direction of the PI and HAARC Center Clinical Research leadership.

The CRC1 supports, facilitates, and coordinates daily research study activities and plays a critical role in the conduct of the clinical research conducted at the HAARC Center.

Primary responsibilities include screening participants for study eligibility, scheduling participant visits, completing participant visits and associated tasks which may include data entry and neuropsychological test administration and scoring.

The CRC1 may assist with training and oversight of Research Assistants.

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

This CRC will work with our Community Engagement team 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, participant 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.

Plays a critical role in ensuring compliance with the study protocol, Federal guidelines, Local guidelines, and in accordance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP).

Prepares for 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.

Accountable for all tasks in basic clinical studies.

Uses knowledge of clinical studies to coordinate the collection of analyzable clinical research data and / or samples.

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 years of work experience in a related job discipline.

Certifications :

Preferred Qualifications

Education : Bachelor's degree.

Bachelor's degree.

Experience :

Clinical Research experience or relevant experience.

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 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.

Ability to work effectively and collegially with little supervision or as member of a team.

Working knowledge of Good Clinical Practices (GCP).

Ability to handle competing demands with diplomacy and enthusiasm.

Ability to absorb large amounts of information quickly.

Application Documents

Resume (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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