Research Coordinator - Neuroscience

Job Description:
Position Highlights:

• Position: Research Study Coordinator - Neuroscience
• Location: Edward Hospital - Naperville, IL
• Full Time (40 hours/week)
• Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm

A Brief Overview:
The Research Study coordinator (RSC) is responsible for the overall management of specific clinical research protocols. The RSC initiates and completes all of the documents required to send the study for IRB review and begin study enrollment. Expected to attend IRB vetting with principle investigator and responds to recommendations regarding submission for approval. The RSC position is responsible for supporting the regulatory workload of the Cardiology Research. The RSC is also responsible for completing periodic progress reports and revisions for protocol; study. The RSC maintains a collaborative relationship with the principle investigators, co-investigators, interdepartmental staff and co-workers in the Cardiology department. RSC is the contact for study monitors who have site visits. Expected to maintain good clinical practice. Responsible for maintaining patient safety, monitoring AE's and SAE's and recording and reporting them in a timely manner for long term follow-up studies. This position will also participate in internal quality assurance audits as regulatory team lead for the program.
What you will do:

• Knowledge and application of NorthShore policies and procedures that apply to job and area of responsibility.
• Knowledge and demonstration of NSUH Care behaviors.
• Knowledge and demonstration of NSUH customer service standards.
• Knowledge of NSUH policies and procedures that apply to job area of responsibility.
• Ongoing growth and development from participation in events such as workshop, in-service programs and department meetings.
• NSUH Research Guidelines.
• IRB regulations, Protocol initiation with IRB, PI and sponsors, Correct submission of research applications, revisions, periodic progress reports, budgets, and adverse events.
• Local, State and Federal research regulations.
• Informed consent regulations, obtaining informed consent.
• Adherence to protocol and consent throughout the study.
• Maintenance of patient confidentiality and privacy, advocating and maintaining patient safety.
• In cooperation with HPI identifies projects that will complement the patient population and standards of care.
• Ensures projects are structured in a manner cooperative with physicians and staff, implements measures to attain target enrollment for each project.
• Correctly interprets designated research protocols, practices as part of a research team and assists other research staff, develops system for efficient protocol screening, performs a correct eligibility review and randomization of subject, correctly implements protocols and submits timely data, maintains communication with subject throughout study, collaborates with interdepartmental staff in assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating protocol treatment, monitors and reports adverse events, provides patient education, counsel and resources to subject and family for protocol compliance, updates and maintains departmental databases.
• Complies with medical safety data sheet information.
• Develops study budget, reviews and obtains approval from PI and administrators.
• Reviews schedule of events, contract agreement, and coordinates financial issues with the Research Institute.
• Assists in the management of project budgets and coordinates billing under the direction of the Senior Director.

What you will need:

• Education: Bachelor's degree
• Certification: CCRP (or similar) preferred.
• Experience: At least two years of experience in coordinating clinical trials
• Skills: Phlebotomy skills highly preferred (phlebotomy skills will be required as part of the job); organizational and problem-solving abilities, effective communication, basic computer skills; highly compliant with respect to research policies and procedures

Benefits:

• Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development
• Various Medical, Dental, and Vision options
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Free Parking at designated locations
• Wellness Program Savings Plan
• Health Savings Account Options
• Retirement Options with Company Match
• Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
• Community Involvement Opportunities

Overall Qualifications:
Bachelors Degree