Senior Clinical Research Coordinator

Department
 

BSD MED - Cardiology - Clinical Research Staff

About the Department
 

The Section of Cardiology was founded in 1950 and has a proud history. We are now charting a new course that will propel us to the forefront of cardiovascular medicine. The strength of the Section reflects the quality and dedication of its faculty, trainees and support staff and is enhanced by the rich environment at the University of Chicago.

Job Summary
 

The Senior Clinical Research Coordinator (Sr CRC) is an onsite, patient-facing, specialized researcher partnering with the clinical Principal Investigator (PI) and under the direction of the Clinical Research Manager in the Section of Cardiology in the Department of Medicine.

While the Principal Investigator is primarily responsible for the overall design, conduct, and management of the clinical trial, the Sr CRC supports, facilitates and coordinates independently the daily clinical trial activities and plays a critical role in the conduct of the study. By performing these duties with limited supervision and/or guidance, the Sr CRC works with the PI, department, sponsor, and institution to support and provide guidance on the administration of the compliance, financial, personnel and other related aspects of the clinical study.

Responsibilities

• Manages all aspects of conducting clinical trials including screening, enrollment, subject follow-up, completion of case report forms, and adverse event reports.

• Recruits and interviews potential study patients with guidance from PI and other clinical research staff.

• Collects, processes, ships and stores specimens to appropriate laboratory according to established aseptic techniques.

• Identifies and explains the responsibilities of Principal Investigators, research team members, sponsors, contract research organizations (CROs), and regulatory authorities related to the conduct of a clinical trial.

• Coordinates the conduct of the study from startup through closeout including recruitment and screening of study subjects, obtaining informed consent, collecting research data, and ensuring protocol adherence and data integrity.

• Plans and coordinates patient schedule for study procedures, return visits, and study treatment schedules.

• Educates patients about study procedures to be performed, visit schedule, what to report between and during visits, and the risks and benefits of the procedures.

• Performs assessments at visits and monitors for adverse events.

• Organizes and attends site visits from sponsors and other relevant study meetings.

• Protects patients and data confidentiality by ensuring security of research data and personal health information and compliance with federal regulations and sponsor protocols.

• Ensures Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) are implemented and documented in accordance to study sponsor, primary investigator, and regulatory agency specifications.

• Maintains accurate and complete records which may include, but are not limited to, signed informed consent, relevant IRB approvals, source documentation, Case Report Forms (CRF's), drug dispensing logs, and study related communication.

• Understands the IRB submission and review process and when and how to apply for IRB review, including facilitation of study initiation through meticulous and timely preparation of IRB submissions independently.

• Ensures compliance with federal regulations and institutional policies.

• May prepare and maintain protocol submissions and revisions.

• May assist in the training of new or backup coordinators.

• Ability and willingness to cross-cover cardiology coordinator peers when needed.

• Coordinates and may participate in quality assurance reviews conducted by study sponsors, federal agencies, or specially designated review groups.

• Accountable for all tasks in complex clinical studies.

• Performs various professional, organizational, and operational tasks under limited supervision. Acts as a resource on clinical research and related aspects of clinical study for other clinical research staff. Accountable for complex problem solving on assigned clinical research studies and professional tasks.

• Performs other related work as needed.

Minimum Qualifications
 

Education:

Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.

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Work Experience:

Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 5-7 years of work experience in a related job discipline.

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