Clinical Research Coordinator 2, MOSAAIC Study for Asian Americans

University of Chicago•Chicago, IL

21d•$60,000 - $75,000

About The Position

The University of Chicago's Institute for Population and Precision Health (IPPH) is seeking a Clinical Research Coordinator 2 to support its federally funded population health research portfolio, primarily the Multi-ethnic Observational Study in American Asian and Pacific Islander Communities (MOSAAIC). MOSAAIC is an NHLBI-funded epidemiological cohort study addressing gaps in cardiovascular, metabolic, pulmonary, and mental health research for Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander communities. The University of Chicago is one of five national clinical and community field centers, with a goal of enrolling 2,000 Chicago-area participants through community outreach, mobile data collection, clinical phenotyping, and biospecimen collection. The study gathers information on health domains and social determinants of health, including environmental exposures and access to care. The coordinator supports the full research lifecycle across MOSAAIC and related IPPH studies, including participant recruitment and retention, IRB compliance, data and specimen collection, quality control, and milestone reporting. The role works closely with Scientific Directors and the Research Manager to advance research that promotes health equity and reduces disparities in historically underrepresented populations. The position is at-will and wholly or partially supported by contractual grant funding; continued employment depends on receipt of those funds and satisfactory performance.

Requirements

College or university degree in a related field.
Two to five years of work experience in a related job discipline.
Ability to coordinate collection of clinical research data and/or samples with limited to moderate independence.
Strong data management skills and attention to detail.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, sound judgment, organization, time management, and ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team, collaborate with faculty and clinical research infrastructure, and develop effective interpersonal relationships.
Ability to communicate orally and in writing, follow instructions, and comprehend complex technical and clinical documents.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office.
Ability to train, mentor, and develop frontline research staff while promoting protocol adherence, quality standards, and operational objectives.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in public health, epidemiology, or a related field.
Experience coordinating observational and/or interventional clinical research, including clinic-based and community-based research.
Experience with multi-site, federally funded, or industry/pharmaceutical-sponsored studies; international study experience is a plus.
Experience with IRB submissions, amendments, continuing reviews, and regulatory documentation.
Experience conducting or supporting participant interviews, phlebotomy, and structured follow-up assessments.
Experience developing and maintaining data collection instruments, case report forms, and data quality-control processes, including identifying and responding to queries.
Experience with electronic data capture systems and data entry, acquisition, and quality-control workflows.
Experience preparing study reports, manuscripts, presentations, or research-related curricular or outreach materials.
Experience in population health, precision health, epidemiology, or a closely related research environment.
Familiarity with research coordination in an academic medical center or research institute.
Knowledge of Good Clinical Practice guidelines and experience supporting program audits or regulatory inspections.
Working knowledge of nutrition science and its application to clinical research.
Knowledge of clinical research techniques, methodologies, and procedures.
Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Adobe Acrobat; familiarity with Good Clinical Practices; understanding of federal research regulations and human research protections; ability to participate in protocol review and evaluate clinical trials.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and manage quality control for observational and interventional studies in clinic and community settings within IPPH.
Support the operational execution of multi-institutional and some international studies, including federally funded and pharmaceutical-sponsored research.
Oversee collection of clinical, survey, and environmental data, as well as associated samples and biospecimens.
Manage IRB submissions, amendments, and continuing reviews; develop and refine data collection instruments; ensure accurate implementation and staff compliance with protocols; and report study milestones, progress, successes, and challenges to leadership.
Coordinate participant screening, recruitment, informed consent, data and specimen collection, longitudinal follow-up, and retention activities.
Monitor participants, schedule and conduct study procedures such as interviews, phlebotomies, and follow-ups, and establish data quality checks.
Work with Scientific Directors and the Research Manager to plan, develop, and evaluate research.
Coordinate data acquisition, entry, quality control, and query responses to ensure timely, accurate data flow and compliance with protocols and sponsor or regulatory requirements.
Assist with developing new projects and preparing study reports and manuscripts for publication.
Assist with preparing research-related presentations, media, and curricular materials.
Take accountability for tasks in moderately complex clinical studies and assist with professional, organizational, and operational tasks under moderate supervision.
Facilitate and participate in daily activities of moderately complex clinical studies, including retrieving patient data, documenting clinical research records, and participating in program audits.
Coordinate collection of analyzable clinical research data and/or samples with limited to moderate independence; contribute to problem-solving on assigned studies and tasks.
Perform other related work as needed.