Department

BSD CCC - Quality Core

About the Department

The University of Chicago Comprehensive Cancer Center (UCCCC) is an integral component of the Biological Sciences Division (BSD). The BSD is the largest of four Divisions of the University and includes the Pritzker School of Medicine. UCCCC administers four established scientific programs, and the NCI-sponsored Cancer Center Support Grant provides funding for ten Shared Resources. The Comprehensive Cancer Center is comprised of over 150 faculty members from twenty departments with members currently being awarded over $47 million in total direct costs in peer-reviewed cancer research grants, and $28 million in non-peer reviewed grants and contracts. The activities of the Center are broad and varied, including research, training and education, communications, fundraising, marketing, clinical trials management and community outreach.

UCCCC has one of the largest cancer clinical trials programs in the country and in the Chicago area with nearly 500 adult and pediatric therapeutic trials actively accruing patients. Many of these studies are investigator-initiated, including Phase I or I/II trials, demonstrating UCCCC commitment to translate basic research findings to the clinic through proof-of-principle and early phase studies. UCCCC opens over 250 new trials each year and accrues approximately 900 participants to therapeutic trials each year.

Job Summary

The job performs routine assignments related to the documentation, analysis, and reporting of research data. Provides input to support the strategic, administrative, operational, and financial decisions that impact clinical research conducted across the University.

Responsibilities

Helps to ensure compliance of the clinical research enterprise with all related regulatory policies and guidelines, including federal, state, local, as well as the policies and procedures outlined by the Cancer Center.

Assists in the design, development, implementation, and conduct of an effective monitoring program in accordance with Good Clinical Practice, institutional policies and procedures, and research protocols.

Ensures that, for those clinical trials assigned for monitoring, the appropriate and required monitoring tasks and related activities occur as outlined in the monitoring plan and in compliance with all related regulatory standards.

Performs monitoring through a combination of remote data review and onsite monitoring visits (Hyde Park Campus); therefore, a willingness and ability to work remotely and in person is required.

Responsible for multiple projects at a time, and must have strong time management skills in addition to working both independently and in a team environment. 

Ensures all Principal Investigator(s) and study teams adhere to current FDA regulations, applicable ICH/GCP guidelines, local policies and standard operating procedures, including monitoring standards and guidelines.

Adheres to the UCCCC Data Safety Monitoring Plan; e.g. monitoring visit type, frequency, and required critical monitoring activities by utilizing monitoring tracking forms and other monitoring related tools and templates. 

Verifies that trial data entered on the Case Report Form is consistent with patient clinical notes and other source documentation (source data verification). Independently coordinate upcoming and ongoing monitoring assignments while meeting expected timelines for completion of monitoring activities and submission of written monitoring reports.

Assists in the development and writing of clinical trial monitoring plans.

Participates in Cancer Center staff meetings.

Provides recommendations and guidance to study specific monitoring teams and assist in audit readiness and preparation.

Participates in regular monitoring team group meetings.

Assists with various professional, organizational, and operational tasks under direct supervision.

Supports quality assurance reviews conducted by study sponsors, federal agencies, or specially designated review groups.

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:

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Preferred Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor's degree.

Experience:

Three years of Progressively responsible clinical trials experience.

One year of monitoring experience.

University or Academic medicine administrative experience.

Working Conditions

Ability to bend, crouch, or stoop.

Ability to lift loads up tp 49lbs.

Hybrid work arrangements will be considered.

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

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Drug Test Required
 

Yes

Health Screen Required
 

Yes

Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required
 

No

Pay Rate Type

Salary

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FLSA Status

Exempt

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Pay Range

$59,000.00 - $71,500.00

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

Yes

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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