#1024436 Clinical Research Coordinator – Surgery Job in Nelson Recruiting by Sra International

#1024436 - Clinical Research Coordinator – Surgery Overview The Department of Surgery at the University of Illinois at Chicago is seeking to fill a Clinical Research Coordinator position. The Clinical Research Coordinator manages and coordinates the timely handling of all components of clinical research protocols, including pre and post research activities, that are internal and external to the clinical setting. This position is responsible for implementing and conducting multiple research studies for the surgery department. This includes coordinating patient consenting processes for both inpatient and outpatient settings, as well as managing the collection and handling of lab samples in accordance with protocol requirements. Additionally, it involves coordinating detailed patient treatment schedules to maintain compliance to protocol requirements. Duties & Responsibilities Assist in establishing and coordinating the implementation of clinical research protocol priorities and organization structure for several research studies related to surgery. Assist in establishing and coordinating the implementation of clinical research protocol priorities and organization structure for several research studies related to surgery. Coordinate the activation and maintenance of clinical protocols, including review and completion of submissions, amendments, and adverse event reports as required by the UIC Institutional Review Board (IRB), Protocol Review Committee and grant sponsors. Review laboratory and clinical procedures and evaluations regularly to ensure protocol compliance. Act as liaison between physicians, clinical staff and the UIC IRB office, grant sponsors and regulatory agencies to ensure priorities are clearly communicated and resources are allocated appropriately across multiple ongoing projects. Communicate clinical information and work with stakeholders to create best practice tools. Analyze retention rates and formulates plans to retain participants. Monitors patient status; explain the research protocols to the clients and supporting family/friends. Ensure that participant enrollment and research activities comply with established protocols, regulatory and monitoring agency standards, and grant sponsor guidelines. Participate in conducting surveys of participants and supporting family/friends. Ensure that participant enrollment and research activities comply with established protocols, regulatory and monitoring agency standards, and grant sponsor guidelines. Participate in conducting surveys of participants and supporting family/friends. Collect and review client evaluations/assessments, surveys, and participant interviews to develop reports for the PI and appropriate agencies and grant sponsors. Evaluate data to determine project effectiveness. Assist investigators in preparing study data, literature reviews, analysis for meeting presentations and publications. Consent patients in both inpatient and outpatient settings and answer patients' questions appropriately. Collect, label, and prepare patients' samples for analysis, following research protocols. Record and organize experimental data accurately and assist with data analysis. Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned. This job description reflects the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Nothing restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree in nursing, mental health, psychology, pharmaceutical sciences, social science, or a related field required. Certified Clinical Research Coordinator (CCRC) preferred. Prior experience working in a clinical setting. At least one year of experience in a research discipline required. Experience in a clinical research setting, experience working with Federal Regulations and IRB's required. Preferred Qualifications Prior experience with medical terminology and procedures including electronic medical records and billing preferred. Ability to manage multiple tasks. Strong interpersonal and customer service skills. Requires excellent communication, organization, presentation and computer/pc skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other related software. Knowledge of research protocols, principles and procedures; knowledge of aspects of clinical trials such as screening, interviewing, case reports forms; knowledge of experimental design, mathematics, statistics, computer applications and computer data management; oral and written communication skills; knowledge of a science such as biology or psychology; ability to identify, produce, organize, evaluate and interpret data; knowledge of ethics and regulatory procedures (i.e. informed consent, IRB applications, data safety and monitoring plans) involved with clinical trials and other clinical research; ability to work as a member of a project team; knowledge of clinical tasks required for research (e.g. phlebotomy, centrifugation, interviewing). The University of Illinois at Chicago offer competitive wages, benefit programs and resources for employees. UIC is strongly committed to providing equitable benefit options throughout each stage of employment. Detailed information on specific employee benefits may be found online at: For fullest consideration apply by April 17, 2024. The University of Illinois at Chicago is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status, or status as an individual with a disability. Offers of employment by the University of Illinois may be subject to approval by the University's Board of Trustees and are made contingent upon the candidate's successful completion of any criminal background checks and other pre-employment assessments that may be required for the position being offered. Additional information regarding such pre-employment checks and assessments may be provided as applicable during the hiring process. 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