Job Title: Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC) I/II Job Description We are looking for a dedicated Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC) to join our team at our downtown location. The exact subspecialty will depend on previous coordinator experience. You will be responsible for patient enrollment, working with the data team, following protocols, and ensuring all procedures meet required standards.
Responsibilities - Manage daily operations of biomedical and/or social-behavioral research studies involving multidisciplinary teams of colleagues, sponsors, and other external project stakeholders.
- Monitor study performance, analyze and review results, and supervise the development and implementation of new protocols.
- Ensure completion of study activities per protocol.
- Collaborate with nursing staff and Principal Investigator (PI) to ascertain pretreatment and eligibility requirements, interview participants, obtain social and medical histories, determine and register participants with appropriate sponsors, complete informed consent, and organize patient treatment and test schedules.
- Conduct experimental tests and procedures.
- Closely monitor and document patient adverse events, partner with nursing staff to modify dosages, tests, and treatment schedules as needed.
- Manage project data including processing, accuracy, analysis, and evaluation to ensure results meet project information and deliverable objectives.
- Partner with internal and external project and IT staff to create, review, analyze, interpret, summarize, and prepare progress and final reports.
- Provide consultation to internal and external project staff on appropriate data management, methodological issues, and data analysis.
- Manage systems for the preparation of effective data flow for oncology research clinical trials and chemoprevention studies.
- Collaborate with all internal and external staff, including sponsoring agencies, organizations, and other research or educational institutions to ensure project objectives and timelines are met.
- Advise project staff on enhancements and changes to processes, practices, and procedures to ensure compliance with protocols and increase project effectiveness and efficiency.
- Manage day-to-day project operational and business functions, implement existing policy, and ensure the effective, compliant, and efficient completion of daily administrative operations.
- Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulatory guidelines, requirements, and laws, as well as research protocols.
Essential Skills - Bachelor's degree.
- 1-2 years of experience working on drug or device studies.
- Experience with protocols, patient recruitment, and EMR systems.
- Familiarity with oncology is preferred, but experience in cardiology or neurology is acceptable.
Additional Skills & Qualifications - Experience with regulatory submissions to IRB (local or central).
- Experience with Medidata, EPIC, and other relevant systems such as Advarra.
Work Environment You will be part of a team led by the Director of Oncology, consisting of Clinical Research Managers, Project Managers, CRC Leads, CRCs, and Data Coordinators. The team includes roughly 60 CRCs, 10 Data Coordinators, and 15 Regulatory staff, all divided into different subspecialties. The work environment is collaborative and offers significant opportunities for professional growth. Benefits include competitive health care plans, retirement benefits, tuition discounts, and comprehensive programs to support you and your family in maintaining a healthy lifestyle
Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $33.00 - $35.00 •Medical, dental & vision •Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital •401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available •Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) •Short and long-term disability •Health Spending Account (HSA) •Transportation benefits •Employee Assistance Program •Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Chicago,IL.
Application Deadline This position will be accepting applications until Dec 13, 2024.
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