Clinical Research Coordinator

Flourish Research•Chicago, IL

29d•$28 - $35•Onsite

About The Position

Flourish Research is actively hiring a Clinical Research Coordinator to support our Ravenswood site in Chicago, IL. This role is responsible for supporting clinical trials, ensuring adherence to protocols, federal regulations, GCPs, and IRB requirements. The position involves patient recruitment, documentation, informed consent, and maintaining accurate records. The company emphasizes diversity, inclusion, and providing excellent care. Flourish Research offers a supportive work environment, growth opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Requirements

Exceptional knowledge of clinical research methods.
Strong management and leadership skills.
Demonstrated ability to collaborate and align with operations.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Excellent computer skills to include Office365 products.
Experience in writing and reviewing Standard Operating Procedures.
Strong problem solving, risk assessment and impact analysis abilities.
Demonstrated experience in process improvement.
Strong negotiation and conflict management skills.
Flexible and able to multi-task and prioritize competing demands.
Exposure to human bodily fluids.
Laboratory processing procedures.
Subject/Patient care.
Daily computer use.
The ability to properly lift thirty-five pounds and occasionally more than thirty-five pounds.
The ability to drive, and daily availability of an automobile.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree preferred.
A minimum of 2 years’ experience as a CRC.
1-3+ years' minimum experience within the field of clinical research or biological research.
Occasional night and weekend work schedules.
The ability to drive, and daily availability of an automobile.

Responsibilities

Read, understand, and accomplish protocol specified patient visits and procedures.
Clearly and concisely document patient assessments, observations, test results and other study related information per federal regulations, protocol requirements and GCPs.
Obtain patient informed consent according to federal regulations, GCPs and IRB requirements.
Recruit qualified study subjects into assigned protocols to fulfill enrollment obligations within the sponsor’s timeline while following regulations and rules governing medical ethics, IRB, GCP and ICH guidelines.
Complete all required training in a timely manner.
Schedule and conduct patient visits according to protocol requirements and timelines.
Maintain accurate and complete written source documentation of patient visits and protocol related activities.
Accurately complete case report forms (CRFs &/or eCRFs) and/or worksheets generated by the sponsor.
Maintain confidentiality of patient and protocol issues as appropriate and as bound by Confidentiality Agreements with Flourish Research, between Flourish and sponsors, and between Flourish and other entities, as well as HIPAA regulations.
Promptly report adverse events to supervisor and/or Principal Investigator/Sub-Investigator as deemed necessary.
Report Serious Adverse Events (SAEs) to sponsor within 24 hours of becoming aware of the SAE. Also report the SAE to the supervisor, Principal Investigator and/or Sub-Investigator.
Account for clinical trial materials (i.e., CRFs, study drug, lab supplies, and/or other required items) and ensure availability of appropriate amounts for the conduct of the study.
Maintain ongoing communication with Team Lead I; Team Manager; Principal Investigator; Sub-Investigators and other people assisting with the trial and documenting these communications according to protocol requirements and Flourish policies.
Attend required training courses/conferences in order to stay abreast of current and changing federal regulations and Flourish policies.
Pursue educational opportunities to increase knowledge of the research process and associated rules and regulations governing clinical research.
Attend Investigator Meetings and/or other training as directed.
Perform all study-related duties in a time- and cost-effective manner in adherence with Flourish policies.
Perform all duties in a safe and prudent manner.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Represent Flourish Research in a professional and courteous manner (verbal, written and in appearance) when interacting with Flourish staff, sponsors, IRBs, patients/subjects, nursing and medical staff members of various clinics, hospitals, and physician’s offices.
Additional duties as assigned by management.