Research Coordinator - Oncology Clinical Trials Advocate Lutheran General Hospital

Advocate Aurora Health • Park Ridge, IL

271d • $30 - $45

About The Position

The Research Coordinator for Oncology Clinical Trials at Advocate Lutheran General Hospital is responsible for the clinical and administrative coordination of sponsored clinical trials, research protocols/projects, and biospecimen collection studies. This role involves providing guidance to physicians, clinical staff, and research team members, and coordinating assigned research studies in collaboration with other team members and key stakeholders. The coordinator will manage various aspects of research studies including study start-up, IRB submissions, recruitment, screening, enrollment of research subjects, and ensuring compliance with laboratory requirements for specimen procurement. The position requires flexibility to stay later based on patient visits and lab schedules and may involve covering other sites. The coordinator will also coach and mentor research team members and assist with educational training plans.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Biology, Health Science, Nursing, or a related field.
• Typically requires 2 years of experience in Research.
• Knowledge of Good Clinical Practices, FDA Guidance documents, and Department of Health and Human Services regulations.
• Ability to conduct and manage a research study successfully.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to work under pressure.
• Competency in using Electronic Medical Record (EMR), Microsoft Office Suite, and other computerized programs.

Responsibilities

• Performs clinical and administrative coordination of sponsored clinical trials and research protocols/projects.
• Provides guidance to physicians, clinical staff, and research team members.
• Coordinates assigned research studies including study start-up, IRB submissions, recruitment, screening, and enrollment of research subjects.
• Develops mechanisms to maximize subject adherence to research protocols.
• Maintains source documentation and data collection, including case report forms and study drug/device accountability.
• Acts as a liaison between sponsor and investigators and as the primary protocol/project contact.
• Plans, develops, and implements educational plans for research staff and clinical staff.
• Ensures laboratory requirements are met for specimen procurement and processing.
• Serves as Primary Research Coordinator on studies across multiple sites.
• Coaches and mentors research team members and assists with educational training plans.
• Maintains competency in research computer applications and participates in educational programs and meetings.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off programs.
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses.
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave.
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match.
• Educational Assistance Program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree