Visiting Clinical Research Coordinator - Department of Medicine, Division of Breathe Chicago Center

University of Illinois Chicago•Chicago, IL

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) is seeking a Visiting Clinical Research Coordinator for the Department of Medicine, Division of Breathe Chicago Center. This role supports research activities across various sponsored studies as part of a cross-functional team. The coordinator will be responsible for the daily operations of studies, including protocol implementation, participant recruitment and retention, informed consent, and regulatory compliance. This position participates in recruitment, screening, scheduling, testing, and data management to meet recruitment and visit completion targets and adhere to protocol requirements. Coordinators routinely monitor and report on study performance.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in nursing, mental health, psychology, pharmaceutical sciences, social science, or a related field required.
A minimum of two years of research-related experience or a master’s degree in a relevant field required.
Experience in a clinical research setting, experience working with Federal Regulations and IRBs required.
Highly organized with strong interpersonal and customer service skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and related software.
Ability to manage multiple tasks.
Ability to work as a member of a project team.

Nice To Haves

Certified Clinical Research Coordinator (CCRC)
Knowledge of research protocols, principles, and procedures.
Knowledge of aspects of clinical trials such as screening, interviewing, case report forms.
Knowledge of experimental design, mathematics, statistics, computer applications and computer data management.
Knowledge of a science such as biology or psychology.
Knowledge of clinical tasks required for research (e.g., phlebotomy, centrifugation, interviewing).
Knowledge of ethics and regulatory procedures in clinical trials (i.e., informed consent, IRB applications, data safety and monitoring plans).
Strong communication and presentation skills.
Ability to identify, produce, organize, evaluate, and interpret data.
Prior experience with medical terminology and procedures including electronic medical records and billing.
Prior experience with REDCap, EPIC, and/or appointment scheduling software.

Responsibilities

Conduct visits including anthropometric measurements and complex tests.
Maintain detailed records of results.
Enter data into the appropriate system as required per protocol and within required study timeline.
Coordinate comprehensive patient protocol treatment schedules to maintain compliance to protocol requirements.
Lead workstream, project, and/or test as identified by supervisor.
Assist in data cleaning as assigned.
Contribute to the development of, and implement, strategies for optimizing the recruitment of research participants.
Assist physicians and clinical staff in the identification of prospective participants.
Assist with outreach to and liaison with staff at community events, contribute to presentations aimed at participant recruitment.
Screen participants for relevant and applicable studies.
Schedule participant visits.
Assist with participant engagement activities such as preparing materials, ensuring timely payments, and guiding participants around campus.
Analyze retention rates and contribute to retention plans.
Execute informed consent process and monitor participant status; Enroll participants into programs, explaining the research protocols to the clients and supporting family/friends, and obtain appropriate consent forms.
Ensure that participant enrollment and research activities comply with established protocols.
Maintain detailed records of results and prepare written reports, including vitals and measurements, and document and convey adverse events.
Identify adverse events and protocol deviations and assist with reporting.
Assist investigators in preparing study data, literature reviews, analysis for meeting presentations and publications.
Develop and conduct internal presentations.
Participate in special projects as assigned.