Chicago, IL, USA
5 days ago
Clinical Research Coordinator 2

Department

BSD MED - Center for Personalized Therapeutics - Research


About the Department

The Center for Personalized Therapeutics researches pharmacogenomics on two levels: Discovery and implementation. Clinical Research Coordinators work on an ongoing implementation project which provides a system for clinicians to use patients' genetic information when making medication decisions.


Job Summary

The Clinical Research Coordinator 2 will focus on a personalized medicine clinical research study within the Center for Personalized Therapeutics. These positions are a wonderful opportunity for those anticipating pursuing a degree in Medicine.

Responsibilities

Screening, interviewing and consenting subjects for participation.

Arrange collection of blood and buccal samples, data collection, data entry and data analysis.

Prepare summaries of data and related literature related to the current research, and help in the generation of reports, posters, abstracts, and articles related to the research project.

Analyzes, facilitates and participates in the daily activities of multiple moderately complex clinical trials and performs all aspects of clinical data management, including patient data retrieval, referring MD office records, preparing clinical research charts, and participation in program audits.

Solves a range of straightforward problems relating to the administration of the compliance, financial and other related aspects of a clinical study.

Accountable for all tasks in moderately complex clinical studies.

Facilitates and participates in the daily activities of moderately complex clinical studies and performs various activities including patient data retrieval, documenting clinical research records, and participation in program audits.

Performs other related work as needed.


Minimum Qualifications

Education:

Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.


Work Experience:

Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 2-5 years of work experience in a related job discipline.


Certifications:

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Preferred Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor’s degree.
 

Experience:

Previous research experience or relevant experience.

Preferred Competencies

Knowledge of medical terminology/environment.

Ability to interact and communicate with clarity, tact, and courtesy with patrons, patients, staff, faculty, students, and others.

Ability to 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.

Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Adobe Acrobat.

Ability to read and understand complex documents (e.g., clinical trials).

Ability to handle competing demands with diplomacy and enthusiasm.

Ability to 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


Scheduled Weekly Hours

40


Drug Test Required
 

Yes


Health Screen Required
 

Yes


Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required
 

No


Pay Rate Type

Salary


FLSA Status

Exempt


Pay Range

$55,000.00 - $70,000.00

The included pay rate or range represents the University’s good faith estimate of the possible compensation offer for this role at the time of posting.


Benefits Eligible

Yes

The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off. Information about the benefit offerings can be found in the Benefits Guidebook.


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