Clinical Research Coordinator 1
University of ChicagoAbout the role
Department
BSD OBG - Lengyel Lab
About the Department
Our translational research laboratory is in the Center for Integrated Science, a research building on campus that houses 40 independent research groups.
This at-will position is wholly or partially funded by contractual grant funding which is renewed under provisions set by the grantor of the contract. Employment will be contingent upon the continued receipt of these grant funds and satisfactory job performance.
Job Summary
The job performs routine assignments related to the documentation, analysis, and reporting of research data. Provides input to support the strategic, administrative, operational, and financial decisions that impact clinical research conducted across the University.
The Ob/Gyn Lengyel Lab is looking for a Clinical Research Coordinator/Analyst I to join its ovarian cancer research team. Specifically, the Clinical Research Analyst I will provide input to support the strategic, administrative, and operational support for translational research. The Clinical Research Analyst I will perform routine assignments related to the documentation, analysis, and reporting of research data.
Responsibilities
Performs various aspects of clinical research, such as collecting and processing specimens, interviewing subjects, taking vital signs, and contributing to the case report.
Coordinates and may participate in quality assurance reviews conducted by study sponsors, federal agencies, or specially designated review groups.
Analyzes study-related documentation, such as protocol worksheets, procedural manuals, adverse event reports, institutional review board documents, or progress reports.
Responsible for all aspects of research projects involving patients on IRBs.
Organizes recruiting, consenting and scheduling research subjects.
Oversees development and amendments of study protocols.
Directs collection and analysis of bio specimens collected for clinical trial.
Works collaboratively with the team and collaborators.
Develops data collection tools.
Maintains and builds databases; maintains bio specimen storage.
Provides general administrative supports including maintenance of documentation.
Writes and updates all protocols for specimen collection and processing. Ensures compliance with institutional, state, and federal regulatory policies, procedures, directives, and mandates.
Processing and banking of bio specimens (serum, plasma, ascites, tumor, benign tissues) and extraction of DNA.
Assists with various professional, organizational, and operational tasks under direct supervision.
Uses knowledge of clinical studies to coordinate the collection of analyzable clinical research data and/or samples.
Performs other related work as needed.
Minimum Qualifications
Education:
Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.
Work Experience:
Certifications:
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Preferred Qualifications
Education:
Bachelor's degree in field relevant to the research (e.g., biology, cell biology, cancer biology).
Experience:
Experience working in an Academic Medical Center.
Experience supporting physicians/faculty.
Experience supporting leadership positions.
Preferred Competencies
Excellent written and oral communication.
Organization.
Problem-solving.
Collaboration.
Attention to detail.
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