Clinical Research Coordinator 2, Alzheimer’s Research

Department
 

BSD NEU - HAARC

About the Department
 

The Department of Neurology at The University of Chicago Medical Center has a great history and tradition, having made significant contributions to neurological training, clinical care, and the basic understanding of neurological disease. The Healthy Aging & Alzheimer's Research Care (HAARC) Center, is a new multidisciplinary center at the University of Chicago focused on implementing research on aging, Alzheimer’s and related dementia research focused on optimizing knowledge, care, interventions, and quality of life. 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 Communication Bridge Research Program at the Healthy Aging & Alzheimer's Research Care (HAARC) Center, is seeking a Clinical Research Coordinator 2 to join our groundbreaking intervention study. This position will play a pivotal role in supporting the daily clinical trial activities and play a critical role in the conduct of the study. The Communication Bridge intervention aims to maximize communication participation and quality of life for people with Primary Progressive Aphasia (PPA) and their partners. PPA is a clinical dementia syndrome that impacts language and communication, it is caused by Alzheimer’s or other related neurodegenerative disease. This is a unique intervention delivered via telemedicine (video chat) and supported by a custom web application.

This unique opportunity invites successful candidates interested in advancing their knowledge of interventions for individuals with neurodegenerative diseases and delivering interventions to this population through a clinical trial. As a Clinical Research Coordinator, you will play a pivotal role in the successful execution of the randomized controlled trial (RCT) by managing subject recruitment and scheduling, coordinating all study activities from startup to closeout, analyzing and maintaining research data, contributing to documentation, and reporting, assisting in training new coordinators, and performing other related duties as needed. This is a full-time benefit-eligible position. Flexible scheduling may be required to meet the intervention session requirements.

As part of the HAARC Center, you'll be immersed in a collaborative and dynamic research environment dedicated to improving the lives of those affected by Alzheimer's and related dementias. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of individuals and families facing PPA.

Responsibilities

• Manage the recruitment and scheduling of research subjects, including assisting in the development or modification of study protocols, data collection tools, and databases, while providing essential administrative support. Possess a foundational understanding of research techniques, regulatory policies and procedures, and the relevant scientific field.

• Coordinate all aspects of the study from initiation to conclusion, which encompasses the recruitment and screening of study subjects, obtaining informed consent, collecting research data, and ensuring strict adherence to protocol guidelines.

• Analyze and maintain research data, conduct comprehensive literature reviews, and contribute to the preparation of reports, manuscripts, and other pertinent documents.

• Provide support in training new coordinators to ensure seamless integration into the research team.

• 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.

• 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 < 2 years of work experience in a related job discipline.

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Certifications:

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Preferred Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in social, biological or healthcare sciences.

Experience:

• Two years of clinical research experience working with adults who have aphasia or a related dementia syndrome.

Preferred Competencies

• Ability to train or teach others.

• Strong data management skills and attention to detail.

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