Department
BSD NEU - Clinical Research Staff
About the Department
Job Summary
Responsibilities
Conducts site qualifications, study initiation, monitoring and/or close-out visits.
Conducts study start-up activities and works in collaboration with regulatory manager to maintain all regulatory documents required by sponsor and/or regulatory agencies.
Coordinates study conduct with other departments to effectively implement clinical research projects; ensures all study trainings are completed by study team; obtains required letters of support and/or approvals as needed.
Identifies and recruits eligible study subjects; conducts informed consent/assent process.
Arranges and conducts clinical research visits.
Abstracts data from medical records and enters medical information/data onto protocol specific case report forms, study flow sheets, and other required study forms; prepares abstracted/coded data for processing/analysis.
Creates and/or updates case report form and/or source document templates.
Coordinates reimbursement of subjects.
Maintains inventory of supplies/equipment.
Collects specimens from subjects and processes specimens or works with lab to ensure samples are processed/sent out correctly.
Monitors/assesses adverse events and reports them as required.
Adheres to research protocol in compliance with applicable institutional, local and federal regulations (FDA, GCP, etc.).
Functions as patient liaison for study questions, billing issues, etc.
Coordinates and may participate in quality assurance reviews conducted by study sponsors, federal agencies, or specially designated review groups.
Facilitates and participates in the daily activities of moderately complex clinical studies and performs various activities including patient data retrieval, documenting clinical research records, and participation in program audits.
Accountable for all tasks in moderately complex clinical studies.
Performs other related work as needed.
Minimum Qualifications
Education:
Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.
Work Experience:
Certifications:
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Preferred Qualifications
Education:
Bachelors degree.
Experience:
Clinical research experience or relevant experience.
Experience coordinating multiple studies (e.g., investigator initiated, industry sponsored, multi-site trials).
Preferred Competencies
Aware of safety hazards and take appropriate precautions.
Communicate in writing.
Communicate orally.
Comprehend technical documents.
Condense complicated issues to simple summaries that can be understood by a variety of constituents.
Create and deliver presentations.
Develop and manage interpersonal relationships.
Exercise absolute discretion regarding confidential matters.
Follow written and/or verbal instructions.
Give directions.
Handle sensitive matters with tact and discretion.
Handle stressful situations.
Learn and develop skills.
Maintain a high level of alertness.
Pay attention to detail.
Perform multiple tasks simultaneously.
Prioritize work and meet deadlines.
React effectively, quickly, calmly, and rationally during conflicts and emergencies.
Train or teach others.
Work effectively and collegially with little supervision or as member of a team.
Work independently.
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
Role Impact
Scheduled Weekly Hours
Drug Test Required
Health Screen Required
Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required
Pay Rate Type
FLSA Status
Pay Range
The included pay rate or range represents the University’s good faith estimate of the possible compensation offer for this role at the time of posting.
Benefits Eligible
The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off. Information about the benefit offerings can be found in the Benefits Guidebook.
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