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University of Chicago

<div>
 
 Department
 
 
 
 BSD OCR - Research Incubation - Portfolio Development
 
 
 
 
 About The Department
 
 
 
 
 The Office of Clinical Research (OCR) is the nucleus of the clinical research enterprise, providing services, training, tools and compliance oversight to support the conduct of clinical research across the entire Biological Sciences Division and University of Chicago Medicine human subject research portfolio.
 
 
 The mission of the Office of Clinical Research is to catalyze clinical research by providing expertise, resources, infrastructure, and systems that facilitate clinical research operations and enable collaboration across the enterprise while promoting compliance and human subject protection on behalf of our diverse community of patients and volunteers. Together, we elevate the human experience with knowledge and health care.
 
 
 
 
 Job Summary
 
 
 
 
 The job provides technical research support activities related to collecting, documenting, and reporting on basic clinical studies. Supports the administrative and operational tasks for clinical research conducted across the University.
 
 
 The Clinical Research Assistant is part of the Research Incubation Unit of the Office of Clinical Research. The Clinical Research Assistant (RA) is a specialized research professional working with and under the direction of the clinical Principal Investigator (PI). While the Principal Investigator is primarily responsible for the overall design, conduct, and management of clinical research projects, the RA oversees, facilitates and coordinates the daily activities of clinical research and plays a critical role in the conduct of the studies to ensure compliance with federal and institutional regulations. This position is housed within the Research Incubation Unit but will work specifically with investigators in the Orthopaedic Surgery Department. By performing these duties, the RA 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 studies.
 
 
 This position will have primary accountability to the Clinical Research Manager for the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery within the Office of Clinical Research.
 
 
 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.
 
 
 
 
 Responsibilities
 
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Research tasks include recruitment, screening for eligibility, consenting participants, conducting research assessments, data entry, and subject follow-up and scheduling.
 </li>
 <li>
 Perform specific protocol procedures (specimens and data management, survey/questionnaire administration and the like) required to conduct the study and retain research subjects. Understands protocols and may collect information about adverse events (AEs), identified in the protocol or investigator brochure.
 </li>
 <li>
 Participates in study-related documentation, such as protocol worksheets, procedural manuals, adverse event reports, institutional review board documents, or progress reports.
 </li>
 <li>
 May perform data abstraction and entry for retrospective chart review studies.
 </li>
 <li>
 Meets with the study PI on a regular basis to discuss study updates.
 </li>
 <li>
 Performs all tasks in basic clinical studies.
 </li>
 <li>
 Supports quality assurance reviews conducted by study sponsors, federal agencies, or specially designated review groups.
 </li>
 <li>
 Acquires and applies knowledge of clinical studies to collect analyzable clinical research data and/or samples.
 </li>
 <li>
 Performs other related work as needed.
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 Education:
 
 
 
 
 
 Minimum Qualifications
 
 
 
 Minimum requirements include vocational training, apprenticeships or the equivalent experience in related field (not typically required to have a four-year degree).
 
 
 
 
 Work Experience:
 
 
 
 
 Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through &lt; 2 years of work experience in a related job discipline.
 
 
 
 
 Certifications:
 
 
 
 
 
 Preferred Qualifications
 
 
 
 
 
 Education:
 
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Bachelor's degree.
 
 
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 </ul>
 
 
 Experience:
 
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 2 years of work or volunteer experience in a health care related setting.
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 Preferred Competencies
 
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Strong organizational skills.
 </li>
 <li>
 Excellent skills interacting with members of the public in a health care setting.
 </li>
 <li>
 Self-directed learner.
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Working Conditions
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Office, out-patient clinic, operating room, and sample processing lab.
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Application Documents
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Resume (required)
 </li>
 <li>
 Cover Letter (preferred)
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 When applying, the document(s)
 
 MUST
 
 be uploaded via the
 
 My Experience
 
 page, in the section titled
 
 Application Documents
 
 of the application.
 
 
 
 Job Family
 
 
 
 Research
 
 
 
 Role Impact
 
 
 
 Individual Contributor
 
 
 
 Scheduled
 
 
 Weekly Hours
 
 
 
 40
 
 
 
 
 Drug Test Required
 
 
 
 
 Yes
 
 
 
 
 Health Screen Required
 
 
 
 
 Yes
 
 
 
 
 Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required
 
 
 
 
 No
 
 
 
 Pay Rate Type
 
 
 
 Hourly
 
 
 
 FLSA Status
 
 
 
 Non-Exempt
 
 
 
 Pay Range
 
 
 
 $19.23 - $24.04
 
 
 The included pay rate or range represents the University&rsquo;s good faith estimate of the possible compensation offer for this role at the time of posting.
 
 
 
 
 Benefits Eligible
 
 
 
 
 Yes
 
 
 The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off. Information about the benefit offerings can be found in the Benefits Guidebook.
 
 
 
 Posting Statement
 
 
 
 The University of Chicago is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or expression, national or ethnic origin, shared ancestry, age, status as an individual with a disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see the University's Notice of Nondiscrimination.
 
 
 Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call 773-702-5800 or submit a request via Applicant Inquiry Form.
 
 
 All offers of employment are contingent upon a background check that includes a review of conviction history. A conviction does not automatically preclude University employment. Rather, the University considers conviction information on a case-by-case basis and assesses the nature of the offense, the circumstances surrounding it, the proximity in time of the conviction, and its relevance to the position.
 
 
 The University of Chicago's Annual Security &amp; Fire Safety Report (Report) provides information about University offices and programs that provide safety support, crime and fire statistics, emergency response and communications plans, and other policies and information. The Report can be accessed online at: http://securityreport.uchicago.edu. Paper copies of the Report are available, upon request, from the University of Chicago Police Department, 850 E. 61st Street, Chicago, IL 60637.
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Clinical Research Assistant - Research Incubation Unit

Rush University Medical Center

<div>Location: Chicago, Illinois
Business Unit: Rush Medical Center
Hospital: Rush University Medical Center
Department: Int Med Cardiology-Res Fac
Work Type: Full Time (Total FTE between 0.9 and 1.0)
Shift: Shift 1
Work Schedule: 8 Hr (8:30:00 AM - 5:00:00 PM)
Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits learn more at our Rush benefits page (https://www.rush.edu/rush-careers/employee-benefits).
Pay Range: $23.12 - $32.66 per hour
 
Rush salaries are determined by many factors including, but not limited to, education, job-related experience and skills, as well as internal equity and industry specific market data. The pay range for each role reflects Rush&rsquo;s anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. Offers may vary depending on the circumstances of each case.
Job Summary:
 
The Clinical Research Coordinator I (CRC I) supports the conduct of clinical research studies across a range of disciplines. Receives direction from principal investigator, supervisor, or other staff involved in research protocol(s). Responsibilities include participant recruitment and interaction, study data collection and entry, maintenance of study and regulatory documentation, sponsor communication, and adherence to study protocols and policies. The CRC I executes defined study tasks with guidance, ensuring operational compliance, accurate data entry, and participant safety. Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.
<div>Required Job Qualifications:
 
Education:
 
<ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree
</li></ul>Experience:
 
<ul><li>0-2 years of experience in a research study or other relevant experience
</li></ul>OR
 
Experience (in lieu of a degree)
 
<ul><li>Two (2) years&rsquo; total experience, where 1 year is supporting or coordinating research studies 
</li></ul> 
 
Knowledge, Skills, &amp; Abilities:
 
<ul><li>Time Management &ndash; Ability to meet deadlines and manage assigned study tasks.
</li><li>Problem-Solving &ndash; Ability to troubleshoot routine field issues and use discretion to escalate appropriately when unplanned events arise.
</li><li>Attention to Detail &ndash; Strong attention to accuracy in data collection and documentation.
</li><li>Participant Relations &ndash; Ability to build rapport, navigate sensitive topics, and maintain participant confidentiality.
</li><li>Communication Skills &ndash; Effective verbal and written communication skills with participants and internal study teams.
</li><li>Team Collaboration &ndash; Ability to collaborate within multi-disciplinary team settings and follow established workflows.
</li><li>Flexibility &ndash; Availability to work evenings, overnight shifts, or weekends if required by study protocols.
</li><li>Travel Readiness &ndash; Availability for local travel as necessary.
</li><li>Other duties as assigned.
</li></ul> 
Preferred Job Qualifications:
 
Experience:
 
<ul><li>Two (2) or more years prior experience in clinical research or related field 
</li></ul> 
</div>Job Responsibilities:
 
1. Recruits, consents, screens, schedules, tracks and provides study updates to study participants throughout the conduct of the study.
 
2. Collects and enters data into study case report forms and/or electronic data capture system and responds to queries in a timely manner.
 
3. Assists in preparing simple data summaries, reports, or charts to support study documentation and reporting requirements.
 
4. Maintains accurate and complete procedural documentation including study participant and site level documentation in compliance with institutional, local, state and federal guidelines and regulations related to clinical research.
 
5. Verifies data against 100% of source documentation for accuracy before entry into case report forms and electronic data capture systems to ensure timeliness and audit readiness.
 
6. May collect, process and ship potentially biohazardous specimens.
 
7. Administers structured tests and questionnaires according to research study protocols. May utilize study-related technology and equipment as part of assessment procedures.
 
8. Provide ongoing study status updates and responds to questions from PI, Administrator, department stakeholders, Sponsor and Compliance throughout the conduct of the study.
 
9. Maintains study flow by communicating promptly with study participants and coordinating with study team members as directed.
 
10. Participate in auditing and monitoring visits. Gather and communicate unanticipated problems (protocol deviations, adverse events, and serious adverse events).
 
11. Work with PI(s), sponsor, compliance, clinical staff and/or manager to identify and improve routine processes as it relates to the conduct of the research study.
 
12. Other duties as assigned. 
 
 
Rush is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.</div>

Clinical Research Coordinator I - Cardiology

INSIGHT

<div></div><div><div>Job Title: Clinical Research Coordinator III &ndash; Team Lead 
Department: Clinical Research Operations 
Location: On-site (Insight Hospital &amp; Medical Center Chicago) 
Schedule: Full-time, Monday through Friday (8AM-5PM) &ndash;additional flexibility required to meet job requirements</div>
<div>Reports To: Director of Clinical Trials</div>
<div>Position Summary</div>
<div>The Clinical Research Coordinator III &ndash; Team Lead is a senior-level hybrid role responsible for leading the coordination of complex clinical trials while supervising and mentoring the on-site research team. This position functions as a &ldquo;player/coach,&rdquo; combining direct study coordination with oversight of Clinical Research Coordinators and Clinical Research Assistants. The CRC III &ndash; Team Lead ensures operational excellence, regulatory compliance, and a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.</div>
<div>This role also collaborates closely with the Patient Recruitment department to support enrollment success through candidate prescreening, outreach, and community engagement. In addition, the CRC III &ndash; Team Lead supports regulatory and quality functions directly with the team and in collaboration with centralized regulatory and quality resources.</div>
<div>Core Competencies</div>
<ul><li>Advanced knowledge of clinical trial operations, GCP, FDA regulations, and IRB processes</li>
<li>Strong leadership and coaching skills with a collaborative, solutions-oriented mindset</li>
<li>Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities across diverse stakeholders</li>
<li>High attention to detail, time management, and multitasking capabilities</li>
<li>Commitment to quality, compliance, and participant safety</li></ul> 
<div></div><div>Key Responsibilities</div>
<div>Study Leadership and Coordination</div>
<ul><li>Serve as lead coordinator on high-priority or complex trials, managing all phases from startup to closeout</li>
<li>Provide backup coverage and operational support for other coordinators during absences or escalations</li>
<li>Ensure protocol adherence, timely data entry, and accurate documentation across assigned studies</li>
</ul><div>Team Supervision and Mentorship</div>
<ul><li>Supervise and mentor Clinical Research Coordinators I and II and Clinical Research Assistants</li>
<li>Lead onboarding, training, and ongoing development for study staff</li>
<li>Conduct regular team huddles, protocol reviews, and best practice sessions</li>
</ul><div>Regulatory and Quality Support</div>
<ul><li>Support regulatory and quality functions directly with the team and in collaboration with centralized regulatory and quality resources</li>
<li>Ensure accurate completion, review, and submission of IRB documents, amendments, and safety reports</li>
<li>Maintain essential regulatory files and sponsor communications</li>
<li>Participate in internal audits, monitoring visits, and CAPA implementation</li>
</ul><div>Patient Recruitment and Engagement</div>
<ul><li>Partner with the Patient Recruitment department to develop and execute enrollment strategies</li>
<li>Conduct candidate prescreening and outreach activities to support recruitment goals</li>
<li>Participate in community engagement efforts to raise awareness and build trust with potential participants</li>
</ul><div>Operational Collaboration</div>
<ul><li>Serve as liaison between the research team, investigators, sponsors, and institutional departments</li>
<li>Assist in resource planning, visit scheduling, and workload balancing</li>
<li>Contribute to SOP development, workflow optimization, and quality improvement initiatives</li>
</ul>
<div>Qualifications and Requirements</div>
<ul><li>Education: Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in life sciences, nursing, or a related field</li>
<li>preferred</li>
<li>Experience: Minimum 4 to 6 years of clinical research coordination experience, including leadership or mentorship responsibilities</li>
<li>Certification: Clinical research certification (e.g., ACRP, SOCRA) preferred</li>
<li>Technical Skills: Proficiency in CTMS, E-Source, E-Reg, EDC platforms, and regulatory systems; strong computer literacy (Microsoft Office Suite, electronic communication tools)</li>
<li>Knowledge Base: Advanced understanding of clinical trial operations, GCP, FDA regulations, and IRB processes</li>
<li>Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to interact effectively with investigators, sponsors, staff, and participants</li>
<li>Leadership: Demonstrated ability to supervise, mentor, and develop staff while fostering accountability and collaboration</li>
<li>Organizational Skills: High attention to detail, time management, and multitasking capabilities; ability to prioritize competing demands</li>
<li>Flexibility: Willingness to adjust schedule to accommodate study visits, meetings, and events that may occur earlier, later, or on weekends</li>
<li>Travel: Ability to travel to training meetings, conferences, satellite sites and other Insight Health System locations as required</li>
<li>Professional Standards: Commitment to quality, compliance, participant safety, and continuous improvement</li></ul></div>

Clinical Research Coordinator III - Team Lead

<div>Location: Chicago, Illinois
Hospital: Rush University Medical Center
Department: University Transplant
Work Type: Full Time (Total FTE between 0.9 and 1.0)
Inpatient Transplant Advanced Practice Provider
Rush University Medical Center
Chicago, IL 
 
Rush University Medical Center, a nationally recognized clinical and academic institution and the teaching hospital for Rush Medical and Nursing Colleges, located in downtown Chicago, invites applications for the position of Inpatient Transplant Advanced Practice Provider (APP). This inpatient APP covers all transplant programs (cadaveric kidney, living donor kidney, liver and pancreas) and oversees and supports the residents on service as well as provides support to the attendings on rounds. 
The Rush Transplant Program provides innovative, patient-centered care for patients with end-stage organ disease while advancing education, research, and quality outcomes. As part of Rush University Medical Center&rsquo;s nearly 700-bed academic quaternary care center, the inpatient transplant APP practices in a high-acuity environment across the full continuum of care&mdash;from evaluation and surgery through recovery and long-term follow-up. APPs collaborate closely with a multidisciplinary team to deliver outstanding patient outcomes. Rush is consistently recognized among the nation&rsquo;s leading hospitals, including Vizient&rsquo;s top-ranked quality hospitals, the U.S. News &amp; World Report Honor Roll, and Newsweek&rsquo;s top U.S. hospitals. The transplant program is also engaged in leading-edge clinical research and offers among the highest kidney transplant survival rates in the Chicago area, while supporting robust residency and fellowship training programs across medical and surgical specialties. 
Position &amp; service specifications:
<ul><li>Practice in a nationally ranked academic medical center with strong quality and research initiatives
</li><li>Practice alongside seven transplant surgeons and three fellow inpatient APPs
</li><li>Mon-Fri, 8-hour shift schedule; no weekends, holidays or call requirement
</li><li>Report directly to the Transplant Service Line Lead APP
</li><li>100% Inpatient
</li><li>Care for patients across kidney, liver, pancreas, and living donor transplant programs
</li><li>Work closely with divisions including Transplant Surgery, Hepatology, Nephrology, Critical Care, Hospital Medicine, Infectious Disease, Interventional Radiology, Anesthesiology, Nutrition, Pharmacy, Case Management, and Rehabilitation Services.
</li>Opportunity to teach and mentor residents, fellows, and students in an academic setting 
<li>
</li></ul> 
Duties &amp; Responsibilities:
&middot; Maintain consistently availability for providers to cover calls, labs and medications
&middot; Navigation of urgent concerns and evaluations for admission
&middot; Assist transplant nurses with medical decisions during admission
&middot; Immunosuppression maintenance and hospital care for all transplant patients
&middot; Provide ongoing care plans for all transplant patients
&middot; Provide ongoing education to Rush surgical residents on transplant rotation
&middot; Develop discharge summaries for all patients admitted to the unit
&middot; Coordinate care at discharge (home health, PT/OT, medication reconciliation, clinic follow up)
&middot; Input pre- and post-transplant orders for medications and diagnostic studies
&middot; Participate in weekly meetings pertaining to transplant candidate selection along with quality meetings 
 
Preferred Qualifications:
&middot; Applicants with previous Advanced Practice Provider experience in organ transplant or related specialty is preferred, not required. Relevant RN experience may be considered.
&middot; APRN Candidates will require Acute Care Certification. 
 
Position Requirements:
Nurse Practitioner:
<ul><li>Current licensure from the State of Illinois as a Registered Professional Nurse and Advanced Practice Nurse or eligible to obtain a licensure through the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) application process
</li><li>Master of Science in Nursing or Doctorate of Nursing practice with clinical specialty appropriate to position
</li><li>Current certification by American Nurse Credentialing Center (ANCC) or American Academy of Nurse Practitioner (AANP)
</li><li>CPR and ACLS certifications
</li></ul>Physician Assistant:
<ul><li>Current licensure from the State of Illinois as a Physician Assistant/Associate or eligible to obtain a licensure through the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) application process
</li><li>Successful completion of an accredited Physician Assistant/Associate Program
</li><li>Current certification from National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants
</li><li>CPR and ACLS certifications 
</li></ul> 
The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) will promote collaboration between multiple disciplines to ensure cost effective and quality patient care. The individual who holds this position will exemplify the Rush mission, vision and values and act in accordance with the policies, procedures, guidelines of Rush, including the Rush Medical Group Customer Service standards. Successful candidates will also meet all other state and federal regulatory practice and accreditation standards.
Rush has over 600 APPs across the enterprise that provide comprehensive patient care each day autonomously and in collaboration with other members of the health care team. Across the system, the APPs are supported by 4 levels of leadership, including 39 Lead APPs, three chief CRNAs, and a Senior Director of Advanced Practice Providers. Rush&rsquo;s vision is to have every APP practicing at full scope and top of license. APPs at Rush are highly competent, well-respected members of the healthcare team that contribute to the excellent quality care that Rush patients receive each day.
Rush University System for Health is an academic health system integrating patient care, education, research, and community partnerships to improve health in diverse communities.
Rush includes Rush University Medical Center, Rush University (2,500+ students across medical, nursing, and health sciences colleges), Rush Copley Medical Center, Rush Oak Park Hospital, and regional outpatient facilities. 
Rush is recognized for clinical excellence, earning placement on U.S. News &amp; World Report's Best Hospitals Honor Roll 2025-2026 (top 20 of 5,000+ hospitals evaluated). The system received Vizient's Quality Leadership Award, ranking within the top ten among 99 academic medical centers for the 13th consecutive year. 
All three hospitals earned LGBTQ Healthcare Equality Leader designation, and Rush has been named a &quot;Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion&quot; for six consecutive years. 
Rush is committed to health equity, particularly addressing the 16-year life expectancy gap between Chicago's Loop and West Side. As the largest West Side employer, Rush implements an Anchor Mission strategy through local hiring, investing, sourcing, and volunteering. The system has invested over $6 million on the West Side since 2018 while continuing to provide excellent patient care for all.
Rush offers competitive total compensation that includes base pay, benefits, and other incentive programs for our employees. The total pay range shown reflects the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, specialty; relevant experience and training; and other business and organizational factors. This total pay range is for a full-time, 1.0 FTE employee, and includes any incentive payments that may be applicable to this role. Additional compensation may include premium pay rates, sign-on bonuses, and relocation allowances. We also offer a comprehensive benefits package.
Pay Range: $124,610 - $175,000
Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits, learn more at our Rush benefits page (https://www.rush.edu/rush-careers/employee-benefits).
Join Rush and become part of one of the nation&rsquo;s best healthcare systems. 
 
Rush is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.</div>

Advanced Practice Provider - Transplant (Inpatient) - Chicago

The University of Chicago

<div>Department
BSD OCR - Clinical Research Incubation 
About the Department
The Office of Clinical Research (OCR) is dedicated to supporting the infrastructure for the management and administration of clinical research at The University of Chicago as well as individual research programs with the goal of improving communication, consistency, and collaboration across the Biological Sciences Division and UChicago Medicine.
 
 
To mission of the OCR is to catalyze clinical research by providing expertise, resources, infrastructure, and systems that facilitate clinical research operations and enable collaboration across the enterprise while promoting compliance and human subject protection on behalf of our diverse community of patients and volunteers. 
Job Summary
The job compiles, documents, analyzes, and reports on moderately complex clinical studies. Provides input to support the administrative and operational decisions that impact clinical research conducted across the University. 
 
The Office of Clinical Research, through the Clinical Research Incubation Unit, provides research conduct, data management, and regulatory services to departments, sections, and units who are building their research portfolio or who need bridge support during a high growth period or during periods of staffing transitions. The OCR Clinical Research Incubation unit provides expertise, infrastructure, staff onboarding, staff training, project management, and staff management for research units in the growth and maintenance stages. 
 
The Clinical Research Coordinator 2 (CRC2) is a specialized research professional working with and under the direction of the Principal Investigator (PI), Co-investigator(s), and other study personnel to follow the clinical protocol. While the Principal Investigator is primarily responsible for the overall design, conduct, and management of clinical trials, the CRC 2 is delegated to perform study related tasks across the life cycle of the study. The CRC2 plays a critical role in the conduct of the studies to ensure compliance with federal and institutional regulations. This position is housed within the Clinical Research Incubation Unit but will work directly with investigators in one or more clinical departments or specialties. The CRC 2 acts as a key communicator, project manager, and clinical research conduct knowledge partner alongside the investigator, sponsor, and institution to support compliance, financial, personnel and other related aspects of the clinical studies.
Responsibilities<ul><li>
Participate in the coordination and conduct of complex clinical research studies and ensure compliance with federal and institutional regulations.</li><li>
Prepare, submit, and assist Investigators with multiple levels of research documentation (i.e. IRB submissions, educational materials, reports, grant renewal reports, and study forms).</li><li>
Act as a liaison with clinical staff, university departments, ancillary departments and/or satellite facilities.</li><li>
Maintain working knowledge of current protocols, and internal SOPs. Develop standard work to support efficient workflows.</li><li>
Be accountable for high standards of clinical research practice and assist in the development of accountability in others.</li><li>
Follow procedures, maintain records, track progress, and respond to data queries in timely manner.</li><li>
Analyzes, facilitates and participates in the daily activities of multiple moderately complex clinical trials and performs all aspects of clinical data management, including patient data retrieval, referring MD office records, preparing clinical research charts, and participation in program audits.</li><li>
Solves a range of straightforward problems relating to the administration of the compliance, financial and other related aspects of a clinical study.</li><li>
Facilitates and participates in the daily activities of moderately complex clinical studies and performs various activities including patient data retrieval, documenting clinical research records, and participation in program audits.</li><li>
Uses knowledge of clinical studies to coordinate the collection of analyzable clinical research data and/or samples with a limited to moderate degree of independence. Contributes to the problem solving on assigned clinical research studies and tasks.</li><li>
Performs other related work as needed.</li></ul> 
Minimum Qualifications
Education:
Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field. 
Work Experience:
Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 2-5 years of work experience in a related job discipline. 
Certifications:
-
Preferred Competencies<ul><li>
Strong knowledge of clinical research regulations and best practices.</li><li>
Excellent time management and ability to prioritize work assignments.</li><li>
Ability to read and understand clinical trial protocols.</li><li>
Ability to work collaboratively with professionalism.</li><li>
Strong interpersonal skills.</li><li>
Comfort in clinical settings and patient interaction.</li></ul>
Working Conditions<ul><li>
Clinical research environment.</li></ul>
Application Documents<ul><li>
Resume (required)</li><li>
Cover Letter (preferred)</li></ul><div><div><div><div><div><div><div> 
When applying, the document(s) MUST be uploaded via the My Experience page, in the section titled Application Documents of the application.</div></div></div></div></div></div></div> 
Job Family
Research 
Role Impact
Individual Contributor 
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40 
Drug Test Required
Yes 
Health Screen Required
Yes 
Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required
No 
Pay Rate Type
Salary 
 
FLSA Status
Exempt 
 
Pay Range
$60,000.00 - $75,000.00
The included pay rate or range represents the University&rsquo;s good faith estimate of the possible compensation offer for this role at the time of posting. 
Benefits Eligible
Yes
The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off. Information about the benefit offerings can be found in the Benefits Guidebook. 
Posting Statement
The University of Chicago is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or expression, national or ethnic origin, shared ancestry, age, status as an individual with a disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see the University's Notice of Nondiscrimination. 
Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call 773-702-5800 or submit a request via Applicant Inquiry Form. 
All offers of employment are contingent upon a background check that includes a review of conviction history. A conviction does not automatically preclude University employment. Rather, the University considers conviction information on a case-by-case basis and assesses the nature of the offense, the circumstances surrounding it, the proximity in time of the conviction, and its relevance to the position. 
The University of Chicago's Annual Security &amp; Fire Safety Report (Report) provides information about University offices and programs that provide safety support, crime and fire statistics, emergency response and communications plans, and other policies and information. The Report can be accessed online at: http://securityreport.uchicago.edu. Paper copies of the Report are available, upon request, from the University of Chicago Police Department, 850 E. 61st Street, Chicago, IL 60637.</div>

Clinical Research Coordinator 2

<div>
 
 Department
 
 
 
 BSD PED - Pediatric Genetics and Genomics
 
 
 
 
 About The Department
 
 
 
 
 The Department of Pediatrics at the University of Chicago is a dynamic and stimulating place to work. We strive for the highest level of complex care for children from diagnosis and treatment; provide outstanding education and training for students, postgraduate scholars, and physicians; and nurture the research of Department scholars who seek to elucidate the causes of pediatric disease and identify promising new therapies. Our mission is to improve the health of every child entrusted to us, in an inclusive environment that is committed to family-centered care, clinical excellence, impactful scholarship, effective disease prevention, and advocacy for the appropriate care of every child. We are especially committed to the children on the South Side of Chicago and to altering the inequities in healthcare. The Department of Pediatrics has approximately 185 physicians, physician-scientists, and scientists in 15 sections that cover the range of pediatric care. Our education program serves the students of the College, the Pritzker School of Medicine (PSOM), 70 categorical pediatric residents, 6 child neurology residents, 58 fellows, and numerous graduate students and post-doctoral fellows. The Department has a staff of 220 advanced practice providers, administrators, research administrators, clinical research associates, and laboratory staff. The Department has an expanding portfolio of Federal, foundational, and Philanthropic awards, and is committed to doubling its research base in the next three years.
 
 
 
 
 Job Summary
 
 
 
 
 The Zhou Lab in the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Chicago is seeking a self-motivated and team-orientated individual interested in biology sciences to work as a research assistant to gain experience for future careers in the biomedical area.
 
 
 This at-will position is wholly 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.
 
 
 
 
 Responsibilities
 
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Mouse colony maintenance and PCR genotyping.
 </li>
 <li>
 Perform routine assignments related to research projects including histology and immunostaining experiments.
 </li>
 <li>
 Interdependently conducts data recording, analysis, and writes lab reports. Works directly with senior researchers on assigned projects.
 </li>
 <li>
 Has general awareness in research techniques or methods, regulatory policies and procedures, and relevant scientific field.
 </li>
 <li>
 Maintains technical and administrative support for a research project.
 </li>
 <li>
 Analyzes and maintains data and/or specimens. Conducts literature reviews. Assists with preparation of reports, manuscripts and other documents.
 </li>
 <li>
 Installs, sets up and performs experiments; interacting with students and other laboratory staff under the direction of the principal investigator.
 </li>
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 Performs other related work as needed.
 
 
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 Education:
 
 
 
 
 
 Minimum Qualifications
 
 
 
 Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.
 
 
 
 
 Work Experience:
 
 
 
 
 Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through &lt; 2 years of work experience in a related job discipline.
 
 
 
 
 Certifications:
 
 
 
 
 
 Preferred Qualifications
 
 
 
 
 
 Education:
 
 
 
 
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 A college or university degree in a related field of biomedical sciences.
 
 
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 Experience:
 
 
 
 
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 Experience in histology and immunostaining.
 
 
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 Preferred Competencies
 
 
 
 
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 Basic knowledge and skills in mouse work.
 
 
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 Working Conditions
 
 
 
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 Laboratory and office setting.
 
 
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 Application Documents
 
 
 
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 Resume (required)
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 Cover letter describing previous research experience and career goals (preferred)
 
 
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 When applying, the document(s)
 
 MUST
 
 be uploaded via the
 
 My Experience
 
 page, in the section titled
 
 Application Documents
 
 of the application.
 
 
 
 Job Family
 
 
 
 Research
 
 
 
 Role Impact
 
 
 
 Individual Contributor
 
 
 
 Scheduled
 
 
 Weekly Hours
 
 
 
 40
 
 
 
 
 Drug Test Required
 
 
 
 
 No
 
 
 
 
 Health Screen Required
 
 
 
 
 Yes
 
 
 
 
 Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required
 
 
 
 
 No
 
 
 
 Pay Rate Type
 
 
 
 Salary
 
 
 
 FLSA Status
 
 
 
 Exempt
 
 
 
 Pay Range
 
 
 
 $50,000.00 - $70,000.00
 
 
 The included pay rate or range represents the University&rsquo;s good faith estimate of the possible compensation offer for this role at the time of posting.
 
 
 
 
 Benefits Eligible
 
 
 
 
 Yes
 
 
 The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off. Information about the benefit offerings can be found in the Benefits Guidebook.
 
 
 
 Posting Statement
 
 
 
 The University of Chicago is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or expression, national or ethnic origin, shared ancestry, age, status as an individual with a disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see the University's Notice of Nondiscrimination.
 
 
 Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call 773-702-5800 or submit a request via Applicant Inquiry Form.
 
 
 All offers of employment are contingent upon a background check that includes a review of conviction history. A conviction does not automatically preclude University employment. Rather, the University considers conviction information on a case-by-case basis and assesses the nature of the offense, the circumstances surrounding it, the proximity in time of the conviction, and its relevance to the position.
 
 
 The University of Chicago's Annual Security &amp; Fire Safety Report (Report) provides information about University offices and programs that provide safety support, crime and fire statistics, emergency response and communications plans, and other policies and information. The Report can be accessed online at: http://securityreport.uchicago.edu. Paper copies of the Report are available, upon request, from the University of Chicago Police Department, 850 E. 61st Street, Chicago, IL 60637.
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Research Assistant

Milestone One

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 Milestone One is a Site Enabling Services organization with global headquarters in Zug, Switzerland. We understand what clinical study sites need and our overall mission is to support sites in stronger study delivery.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Job Description
 
 
 
 
 The Site/Study Coordinator supports a medical institution in clinical trial-related activities. Protocol-specific tasks will be determined by the Principal Investigator, considering all local and federal laws and regulations and upon review of competencies observed and documented by Milestone One. Tasks may include activities associated with the assessment of the feasibility of new/potential clinical studies, conducting research-related visits as outlined in the respective protocol, assisting the site with logistics of scheduling research visits and testing per the schedule of events in the protocol, collaboration with ancillary departments involved in the research visit to assist in a smooth patient flow at research visits., general study conduct tasks, assistance with data entry into study related EDC systems, contact with CRO or sponsor representatives to schedule and conduct monitoring visits as well as resolve study specific issues at the medical institution. In addition, mentoring staff and administrative tasks as assigned by the Milestone One Manager.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 In this job you will:
 
 
 
 
 
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 Acts as a constant line of communication between Milestone One, the Sponsor or CRO, and the medical institution.
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 Facilitates the evaluation of proposed studies and ensures responses to feasibility questions are provided in due time.
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 Actively participates in patient recruitment/identification and evaluation for study inclusion by confirming eligibility according to the Inclusion and exclusion criteria.
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 Assists with plan development for new recruitment / retention tools, source documentation and other site tools to enhance quality and time management of research staff.
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 Assists the local research team in obtaining informed consent before study entry or any study-related procedures or tests being performed.
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 Assist with obtaining the required assessments at each visit per the protocol and notify the investigator of any critical values that need immediate attention or would prohibit or delay study treatment.
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 Assist with obtaining local and central laboratory testing, processing, and shipping per site SOP and study-specific lab manual.
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 Assist in scheduling and preparation for all types of sponsors or CRO representative visits at the medical institution.
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 Track patient recruitment and enrollment and actively supports the medical site team to ensure enrollment targets are met at the site level. Provides regular updates to the staff and investigators regarding study amendments.
 
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 Ensure accurate and timely data entry into study-specific EDC systems, resolves data queries, and assists in reporting and following up on adverse events and protocol deviations according to guidelines and investigator instructions.
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 Support proper handling, accountability, and reconciliation of all investigational products and clinical supplies. If applicable, always maintain the study blinding. Protocol and sponsor/CRO guidance will be followed if a study participant requires unblinding.
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 Assist site staff with maintaining appropriate temperature monitoring for study products and supplies.
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 Support the contract and budget negotiations and oversees Investigator/Site Payments.
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 Ensure that all staff participating in a clinical trial complete all necessary study-specific and general training before their involvement in the trial. Retraining will be completed for changes to the protocol before site implementation.
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 Be responsible for ensuring the investigator reviews and signs study documents appropriately and within a reasonable period. Guidance should be provided to educate the site research team on requirements for conducting clinical trials, date format, etc.
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 Actively participate in maintaining study documents at the medical institution in preparation for on-site study visits/audits or regulatory agency inspections.
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 Assist with preparing and submitting regulatory documents and correspondence to regulatory authorities and institutional review boards (IRBs).
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 May be involved in the on-site training of additional staff as part of the SEO or other education programs.
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 Assist with identifying areas that need improvement for specific sites and assists with developing tools to assist with improvements.
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 Maintain all licensure and certifications applicable to the role of SEO site/Study coordinator II.
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 SEO SC is responsible for only performing assigned tasks within their training and licensure if applicable. SEO SC should immediately consult the assigned Milestone One manager for tasks that do not fall within their scope.
 
 
 
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 Qualifications
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Education
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Relevant education and at least two years of experience coordinating clinical research studies involving human subjects OR, if allowed by local regulations, on-the-job training with at least two years of experience coordinating clinical research studies involving human subjects.
 
 
 
 
 Nephrology experience preferred.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Certifications
 
 
 
 
 
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 Current Good Clinical Practice (GCP)
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 International Air Transport Association (IATA)
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 Current Basic Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
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 Phlebotomy certification unless part of active professional licensure (RN or LPN)
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 Preferred Certification in Clinical Research by ACRP or SOCRA or another approved Clinical Research Organization. May be obtained within (1) year of employment or status change if not currently certified.
 
 
 
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 Additional Information
 
 
 
 
 
 Located in South Cook/ Will County, Chicago (On-site position).
 
 
 
 
 
 If you feel it is time to make your skills and knowledge visible within a developing company with true focus on its people, then Milestone One is the right choice for you!
 
 
 
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Clinical Study Coordinator

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