Visiting Research Associate II (Clinical Research Coordinator)

Hiring Department: Biomedical and Health Information Sciences

Location: Chicago, IL USA

Requisition ID: 1028368

Posting Close Date: January 10, 2025

Salary: The budgeted salary range for the position is $50,000 to $70,000

Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, while also considering internal equity.

About the University of Illinois Chicago

UIC is among the nation’s preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent “Best Colleges” rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has over 300,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.

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Position Summary
Under the direction of the Principal Investigator (PI) or designee, the Research Coordinator is responsible for independently performing delegated tasks and procedures involving human subject research. This work includes medical chart reviewing, patient screening and consenting, coordination of regulatory activities, intervention fidelity monitoring, and collection and management of data for behavioral intervention study protocols related to cardiovascular disease management.

Duties & Responsibilities
Work closely with the principal investigator and study team in study planning and initiation activities (protocol, manual of operating procedures, case report forms)
Obtain consent of research participants in accordance with the IRB approved protocols and all applicable regulations including HIPAA
Assist with recruiting, screening, selecting, maintaining and terminating study subjects for multiple protocols
Schedule and conduct participant study visits, tests and/or interviews/telephone follow up calls
Ensure accuracy and completion of all regulatory documentation, including local or central IRB and study data. Provide data/support to study Investigators, sponsors and/or external monitors/auditors
Extract data from complex medical records with expert accuracy
Assist with financial /operational aspects of grant and contracts
Direct the activities of research support staff. Assist with the training of staff
Develop preliminary designs for study related documentation of data and collection tools, (e.g. questionnaires, treatment data and/or therapeutic checklists)
Track and maintain study related information in the data management system within the required timeframe.
Present study status reports related to assigned research projects
Contribute to the design, development, and documentation of study related data and collection tools, (e.g., questionnaires, treatment data and/or therapeutic checklists)
Responsible for ordering project materials and supplies
Responsible for monitoring the inventory of research related supplies
Document and collect data/ samples for research related procedures performed during participant study visits. Ensure clinicians and/or PI accurately document their study activities according to protocol.
Monitor strict adherence to all study protocols, including all regulatory requirements adhering to appropriate federal, local and institutional guidelines. Identify and resolve issues with protocol compliance. Keep principal investigator aware of any issues regarding compliance
Comply with all safety and infection control standards appropriate to this position
Adhere to Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines and all human subject protection practices Perform other duties as required.
Create systems for project implementation and data collection, including source documentation
Maintains system to provide patient compensation and schedule transportation for participants
Provide back-up coverage for the other research specialists as needed
Participate in required clinical research education and training programs
Assist with the preparation of research team meetings (meeting agenda, minutes, etc.).
Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a biomedical/health-related field (e.g., nursing, pharmacy, public health).
• 3-5 years of experience as research coordinator or related experience (e.g. research associate)
• Strong leadership, interpersonal, and patient/customer service skills
• Excellent communication, organization, presentation, and computer/pc skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Clinical background (e.g. nursing)
• Master's degree in a scientific or health related field, or equivalent experience
• Demonstrated familiarity with cardiovascular disease
• Experience using EPIC’s Electronic Medical Record System
• Experience using REDCap

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