The Department of Neurology at The University of Chicago Medical Center has a great history and tradition, having made significant contributions to neurological training, clinical care, and the basic understanding of neurological disease.
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
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.
Analyzes study-related documentation, such as protocol worksheets, procedural manuals, adverse event reports, institutional review board documents, or progress reports.
Performs other related work as needed.
Minimum Qualifications
Education:
Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.
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Preferred Qualifications
Education:
Bachelor's degree.
Experience:
2 years prior clinical research experience.
Neuroscience background or experience coordinating Neuroscience based clinical trials.
Knowledge of medical terminology/environment.
Phlebotomy experience.
Preferred Competencies
Ability to interact and communicate with clarity, tact, and courtesy with patrons, patients, staff, faculty, students, and others.
Ability to work in teams.
Strong organizational skills.
Strong communication skills (verbal and written).
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Strong data management skills and attention to detail.
Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Adobe Acrobat.
Ability to multi-task on multiple projects assign and prioritize.
Adaptability to changing working situations and work assignments.
Ability to absorb large amounts of information quickly.
Application Documents
Resume/CV (required)
Cover Letter (preferred)
When applying, the document(s) MUSTbe uploaded via the My Experience page, in the section titled Application Documents of the application.
Job Family
Research
Role Impact
Individual Contributor
FLSA Status
Exempt
Pay Frequency
Monthly
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Benefits Eligible
Yes
Requires Compliance with University Covid-19 Vaccination Requirement
Yes
Drug Test Required
Yes
Health Screen Required
Yes
Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required
No
Posting Statement
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