Job Description:

Department
BSD OBG - Al-Hendy Lab

About the Department
The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology has 98 clinical providers: 42 faculty members, ten clinical fellows, 28 residents, ten physician assistants, six midwives, and two advanced practice nurses providing care at the main hospital in Hyde Park and seven off site locations. We have more than 45,000 outpatient visits, 20,000 ultrasound encounters, 2,500 deliveries, and perform over 2,500 gynecologic surgeries per year. Our physicians see patients at several offsite locations that are managed by the Department and operate at a number of hospitals, including Munster Community hospital in Northwestern Indiana and Northwest Community Hospital in Arlington Heights. The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology is organized into seven clinical sections: Uro-gynecology, Gynecologic Oncology, REI, Family Planning, Maternal Fetal Medicine, General Obstetrics & Gynecology, and Minimally Invasive Surgery. Each is led by a section chief who is responsible for carrying out the strategy set for the section. The Department is ranked on the US News and World Report 'best' list. Teaching and research are high priorities for the Department. The residency and fellowship programs are highly ranked and have a history of training leaders in healthcare. The Department also has a significant research enterprise, engaging in population health studies, as well as research conducted in wet laboratories on tumor biology and the mechanisms of hypertensive diseases in pregnancy. Additionally, the Section of Family Planning has established a unique research center, CI3, which focuses on reproductive policy and innovations in sexual and reproductive health. This at-will position is wholly or partially funded by contractual grant funding which is renewed under provisions set by the grantor of the contract. Employment will be contingent upon the continued receipt of these grant funds and satisfactory job performance.

Job Summary
The job compiles, documents, analyzes, and reports on clinical research data. Provides input to support the strategic, administrative, operational, and financial decisions that impact clinical research conducted across the University.

Responsibilities
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Analyzes, facilitates and participates in the daily activities of multiple moderately complex clinical trials and performs all aspects of clinical data management, including patient data retrieval, referring MD office records, preparing clinical research charts, subject consenting, subject recruitment, perform and supervise various study visit procedures, and participation in program audits.
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Prepares program conference lists for multidisciplinary conferences and workshops. Participates in all pharmaceutical site visits. Uses moderate understanding of clinical trials to collect and store patient specimens, radiology scans and reports.
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Solves a range of straightforward problems relating to the administration of the compliance, financial and other related aspects of a clinical study.
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Interprets the data needed for insurance submissions. Gathers pre-testing results if obtained at an outside facility.
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Performs other related work as needed.
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Develop study protocols, CRFs, and other study documents.
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Develop instructional regulatory body (IRB) protocols, amendments and other documents as well as respond to IRB stipulations and requirements.
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Collect, archive subjects' data. Assist in scientific data dissemination. Develop, write, edit, submit and publish scientific manuscripts and present scientific abstract at national and international conferences.
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Participate in local and national meetings related to multi center trials and participate in regular phone/skype meetings related to clinical research.
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Assist in developing and submitting regular progress reports to NIH and other sponsors of clinical research studies.
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10% Travel needed.
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Analyzes, facilitates and participates in the daily activities of multiple moderately complex clinical trials and performs all aspects of clinical data management, including patient data retrieval, referring MD office records, preparing clinical research charts, and participation in program audits.
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Prepares program conference lists for multidisciplinary conferences and workshops. Participates in all pharmaceutical site visits. Uses moderate understanding of clinical trials to collect and store patient specimens, radiology scans and reports.
Solves a range of straightforward problems relating to the administration of the compliance, financial and other related aspects of a clinical study.
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Interprets the data needed for insurance submissions. Gathers pre-testing results if obtained at an outside facility.
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Performs other related work as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

Education:Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.
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Work Experience:Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 2-5 years of work experience in a related job discipline.
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Certifications:
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Preferred Qualifications

Education:
- Advanced degree in research or a related field.

Experience:
- Previous clinical trials experience
- Previous IRB protocol experience
- Experience in women reproductive health studies

Preferred Competencies
- Organization
- Problem-solving
- Collaboration
- Attention to detail
- Ability to work autonomously
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Excel, Word and PowerPoint
- Basic computer proficiency
- Knowledge in relevant scientific field
- Knowledge of research techniques or methods
- Knowledge of regulatory policies and procedures
- Analytical skills

Application Documents
- Resume (required)
- Cover Letter (preferred)

When applying, the document(s) MUSTbe uploaded via the My Experience page, in the section titled Resume/CV of the application.

Job Family
Research

Role Impact
Individual Contributor

FLSA Status
Non-Exempt

Pay Frequency
Biweekly

Scheduled Weekly Hours
20

Benefits Eligible
Yes

Drug Test Required
Yes

Health Screen Required
Yes

Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required
No

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