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Clinical Research Coordinator 1 – Pediatrics Clinical Research Coordinator 1 – Pediatrics Apply remote type Hybrid locations Chicago, IL time type Full time posted on Posted 3 Days Ago job requisition id JR29227 Department BSD PED - Clinical Trials Office 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. In collaboration with our partners in the Chicagoland Children’s Health Alliance (CCHA; Advocate Children’s Hospital, and NorthShore University Health System), we currently provide care to almost 1 million children. The Department has 6 ambulatory sites and 3 inpatient sites of care across the region with the goal of providing care ‘close to home’ whenever feasible. 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. The Pediatric Clinical Trials Office (Peds CTO) is an existing centralized support office that provides services and high-level guidance to individuals involved in human subjects research. Job Summary The Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC) 1 in Pediatrics provides support to the Sickle Cell Disease studies within the Section of Hematology/Oncology within the Department of Pediatrics. The CRC1 will be involved in multiple research trial types: biobanking, registry, observational, multi-institutional pharmaceutical trials, and multi-centered trials. The Clinical Research Coordinator 1 works under the general direction of the Director of Clinical Research and a Senior Clinical Research Coordinator within the Pediatric Clinical Trials Office, as well as the study PI team. The CRC will be attending Sickle Cell Disease clinics including at Comer Children’s Hospital and LaRabida Children’s Hospital. Responsibilities Aliquot and prepare experimental and clinical samples for freezing. Ensures accurate storage for all specimen types, including blood and plasma samples. Coordinates all aspects of conducting clinical trials including: screening, enrollment, subject follow-up, completion of the case report form, and adverse event reports. Recruit and interview potential study patients with guidance from PI and other clinical research staff. Maintains accurate and complete documentation of signed informed consent, relevant IRB approvals, source documentation, Case Report Forms (CRF's), and study-related communication. Plans and coordinates patient schedule for study procedures, return visits, and study treatment schedules. Perform experiments, collect, analyze, and interpret data under the supervision of the PI or designee. Ensures Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) are implemented and documented in accordance with study sponsor, primary investigator, and regulatory agency specifications. Educates patients about study procedures to be performed, visit schedule, what to report between and during visits, and potential side effects. Protect patients and data confidentiality by ensuring security of research data and personal health information and compliance with federal regulations and sponsor protocols. Understand the IRB submission and review process and when and how to apply for IRB review. Ensures compliance with federal regulations and institutional policies. Prepares for or participate in quality assurance audits conducted by study sponsors, federal agencies, or specially designated review groups. Participates in study-related documentation, such as protocol worksheets, procedural manuals, adverse event reports, institutional review board documents, or progress reports. Organizes and attends site visits from sponsors and other relevant study meetings. May prepare and maintain protocol submissions and revisions. May assist in the training of new or backup coordinators. Performs various aspects of clinical research, such as collecting and processing specimens, interviewing subjects, taking vital signs, and contributing to the case report. Analyzes study-related documentation, such as protocol worksheets, procedural manuals, adverse event reports, institutional review board documents, or progress reports. Accountable for all tasks in basic clinical studies. 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: Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through Preferred Qualifications Education: Bachelor’s degree. Experience: 1-year clinical research experience or relevant experience. Application Documents Resume (required) Cover Letter (required) 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 Pay Rate Type Salary Pay Range $50,000.00 - $65,000.00 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 The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off. Posting Statement The University of Chicago is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity/Disabled/Veterans and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, status as an individual with a disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. #J-18808-Ljbffr The University Of Chicago

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