Clinical Research Coordinator I
About The Position
The Center for Personalized Therapeutics at the University of Chicago researches pharmacogenomics on two levels: Discovery and implementation. Research Coordinators work on an ongoing implementation project which provides a system for clinicians to use patients' genetic information when making medication decisions. The Clinical Research Coordinator I focuses on a personalized medicine clinical research study. Responsibilities include interviewing and consenting subjects for participation, arranging collection of blood samples, data collection, data entry and data analysis. Other tasks include preparing 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. These positions are a wonderful opportunity for those anticipating pursuing a degree in Medicine.
Requirements
- A college or university degree in related field.
- Knowledge and skills developed through < 2 years of work experience in a related job discipline.
- 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 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.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's degree.
- Knowledge of medical terminology/environment.
Responsibilities
- Interviewing and consenting subjects for participation.
- Arranging collection of blood samples.
- Data collection, data entry and data analysis.
- preparing summaries of data and related literature related to the current research.
- Assist in the generation of reports, posters, abstracts, and articles related to the research project.
- Accountable for all tasks in basic clinical studies.
- Uses knowledge of clinical studies to coordinate the collection of analyzable clinical research data and/or samples.
- Performs other related work as needed.
Benefits
- health
- retirement
- paid time off
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
