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Form of workClinical Research Coordinator
Hiring Department: Center for Clinical and Translational Science
Location: Chicago, IL USA
Requisition ID: 1024296
Posting Close Date: April 16, 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:
Position Summary
This position manages and coordinates the timely handling of all components of Clinical Research protocols, including pre and post research activities, internal and external to the clinical setting. Responsible for the implementation and conducting of multiple research projects in the Clinical Research Center. Coordinates comprehensive patient protocol treatment schedules to maintain compliance to protocol requirements. Develops and implements effective patient recruitment strategies. Oversees and participates in subject recruitment, screening, scheduling, testing, and data management for a multi-faceted investigation
Duties & Responsibilities
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelors degree in nursing, mental health, psychology, pharmaceutical sciences, social science, or a related field required.
At least one year experience in a research discipline required.
Prior experience with medical terminology and procedures.
Ability to manage multiple tasks. Strong interpersonal and customer service skills. Requires excellent communication, organization, presentation and computer/pc skills.
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).
Preferred Qualifications
Certified Clinical Research Coordinator (CCRC) preferred.
Experience in a Clinical Research setting, experience working with Federal Regulations and IRB's preferred.
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