Department
 

BSD MED - Hematology and Oncology - Wesevich Research Staff

About the Department
 

The Section of Hematology/Oncology at the University of Chicago is one of the largest subspecialty sections in the Department of Medicine. It is comprised of over 40 full faculty members, 21 fellows, and a professional staff of over 180 full- or part-time employees who are devoted to a mission of excellence in research, patient care and education.

Job Summary
 

The Clinical Research Coordinator 1 (CRC1) will assist the principal investigator (PI) and research team with hematology/oncology clinical trials, particularly those related to adolescents and young adults with hematologic malignancies. This will primarily consist of screening and enrolling patients for trials, as well as study logistics, randomization, data collection, and data entry into REDCap. Some skills with statistical software are preferred.

Responsibilities

Screens and enrolls patients.

Communicates with sickle cell disease clinical team and community partners.

Coordinates tuberculosis screening for consented patients.

Leads biweekly study team meetings.

Collects data electronically and on paper.

Enters data into REDCap database.

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.

Assists with various professional, organizational, and operational tasks under direct supervision.

Uses knowledge of clinical studies to coordinate the collection of analyzable clinical research data and/or samples.

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 years of work experience in a related job discipline.

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Certifications:

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Preferred Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor's degree.

Experience:

Knowledge of medical terminology/environment.

Technical Skills or Knowledge:

Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Epic and REDCap.

Preferred Competencies

Interact and communicate with clarity, tact, and courtesy with patrons, patients, staff, faculty, students, and others.

Communicate with tact and diplomacy.

Strong organizational skills.

Strong communication skills, verbal and written.

Excellent interpersonal skills.

Strong data management skills and attention to detail.

Understand complex documents (e.g., clinical trials).

Handle competing demands with diplomacy and enthusiasm.

Absorb large amounts of information quickly.

Adaptability to changing working situations and work assignments.

Application Documents

Resume/CV (required)

Cover Letter (required)

When applying, the document(s) MUST be 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

Drug Test Required
 

Yes

Health Screen Required
 

Yes

Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required
 

No

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