Clinical Research Coordinator 1

Department

BSD MED - Dermatology - Administrative Support

About the Department

Dermatology has a proud heritage at The University of Chicago, dating back to the 1930s, making it one of the oldest sections in the Department of Medicine. Among its distinguished chiefs are Samuel Becker, who was one of the pioneers of American dermatology, Stephen Rothman, MD, who wrote the first modern textbook on the basic science of the skin and Allan Lorincz, MD, who has over 50 years of service in the Chicago Dermatological Society.

Job Summary

The Clinical Research Coordinator 1 provides support to the faculty of the Section of Dermatology within the Biological Sciences Division.

Responsibilities

• Support all aspects of conducting clinical research including obtaining informed consent, screening, enrollment, collecting research data, subject follow-up, completion of case report form, adverse event reporting and ensuring protocol adherence.

• Recruit and interview potential study patients with guidance from PI and other clinical research staff.

• Collect, process, ship and store specimens to appropriate laboratory in accordance with established techniques.

• Plan and coordinate patient schedule for study procedures and return visits.

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

• Perform various assessments at patient study visits.

• Act as a collaborator within the department/unit through improving clinical research practice and serving as a resource.

• Maintain working knowledge of current protocols, and internal operating procedures.

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

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

• Complete case report forms for study visits with patients, and enter into electronic systems in timely manner.

• Facilitate the approval of various categories of studies from regulatory startup through closeout, including both industry trials and investigator-initiated studies.  

• Assist with audits, inspections, and monitoring visits from regulatory agencies or sponsors.

• Provide support to other CRC and research-related staff as needed.

• Maintain accurate and complete records regarding both patient research activities and regulatory submissions.

• Independently assess study conduct for protocol deviations and report such instances through appropriate channels.

• Accountable for all tasks in basic clinical studies.

• Assists with various professional, organizational, and operational tasks under direct supervision.

• Performs other related work as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

Education:

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

Work Experience:

Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through < 2 years of work experience in a related job discipline.

Certifications:

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Preferred Qualifications

Job Family

Research

Role Impact

Individual Contributor

Scheduled Weekly Hours

30

Drug Test Required

Yes

Health Screen Required

Yes

Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required

No

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

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FLSA Status

Non-Exempt

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Pay Range

$24.04 - $31.25

The included pay rate or range represents the University’s good faith estimate of the possible compensation offer for this role at the time of posting.

Benefits Eligible

Yes

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