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Rush University Medical Center

Assoc Clinical Research Coordinator - Cancer Center

Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290


Job Description

Location:

Chicago, IL

Hospital:

RUSH University Medical Center

Department:

Cancer Center-Res Fac

Work Type:

Full Time (Total FTE between 0.9 and 1.0)

Shift:

Shift 1

Work Schedule:

8 Hr (8:00:00 AM - 5:00:00 PM)

Summary:

This position works under the general direction of the Office of Research Affairs' Clinical Research Administration Division, their clinical department/division, and in partnership with the Principal Investigator (PI), Co-investigator(s), other study personnel, and sponsoring agents to ensure protocols are conducted in accordance with the principles of Good Clinical Practice (GCP). The coordinator will perform a variety of routine duties involving the collection, compilation, and documentation of clinical research data. Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision, and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.

Responsibilities:

Recruits, consents, screens, schedules, tracks, and provides study updates to study participants throughout the conduct of the study.

Collects and enters data into study case report forms and/or electronic data capture system and responds to queries in a timely manner.

May submit or coordinate the submission of study-related documents, study protocols, and study protocol amendments to the IRB per policy and procedure.

Maintains accurate and complete procedural documentation including study participant and site-level documentation in compliance with institutional, local, state, and federal guidelines and regulations related to clinical research.

May collect, process, and ship potentially biohazardous specimens.

Administers structured tests and questionnaires according to research study protocols. May utilize study-related technology and equipment as part of assessment procedures.

Provides ongoing study status updates and responds to questions from PI, Administrator, Office of Research Affairs, Sponsor, and Compliance throughout the conduct of the study.

Organizes and participates in auditing and monitoring visits.

Gathers and communicates unanticipated problems (protocol deviations, adverse events, and serious adverse events).

Works with PI(s), sponsor, compliance, clinical staff, and/or manager to identify and improve routine processes as it relates to the conduct of the research study.

Required Job Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree and 1 year of clinical research experience OR 5 years of clinical research experience.

Demonstrated knowledge of Good Clinical Practices and Good Documentation Practices.

Demonstrated knowledge of current NIH and/or FDA regulations and guidelines related to clinical research.

Ability to meet deadlines and help coordinate multiple aspects of the ongoing project.

Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.

Detail-oriented with high attention to accuracy.

Ability to build rapport, navigate sensitive topics, and maintain confidentiality with a diverse pool of research participants and vendors.

Effective verbal and written communication skills.

Ability to collaborate within multi-disciplinary team settings.

Availability to work evenings, overnight, and weekends if called for under the study protocols.

Travel may be required.

Preferred Job Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Sciences or health-related discipline.

Prior participant contact experience.

Rush is an equal opportunity employer.

Position:

Assoc Clinical Research Coordinator - Cancer Center

Location:

US:IL:Chicago

Req ID:

3429

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