Clinical Research Coordinator 2 at The University of Chicago in Chicago, Illinois

Job Description:

Department



BSD MED - Pulmonary - Tasali Research Staff



About the Department



The UChicago Medicine Sleep Center is a fully integrated center of excellence for sleep and health. Our sleep experts provide and support patient care, education and research. The center aims to foster growth, collaboration and success in diverse areas of science and medicine at both the national and international levels.



Job Summary



The Clinical Research Coordinator 2 (CRC) works under the direction of the Principal Investigator (PI) and in combination with other lab personnel. The CRC supports, facilitates, and coordinates the daily clinical trial activities and plays a critical role in the conduct of the study. The CRC performs social-behavioral research by administering tests and/or questionnaires; following protocols; collecting, compiling, and processing responses; gathering information; and/or assisting in the preparation of material for inclusion in reports. The CRC2 will be assigned to a new study protocol: 'Effect of early parent education on children's sleep: beyond risk factors.' The study seeks to investigate how parents' behaviors affect infant sleep and the influence behind such behaviors. Participating parents with infants will be randomized into one of two groups: General Sleep Information or General Plus Detailed Sleep Information. Study participation will last 24 months. Data will be collected on parents' and infants' backgrounds and sleep-related behaviors. The CRC2 will be responsible for preparation of study protocol and materials, study initiation, communication with IRB, and day to day coordination of participant enrollment and data collection.



Responsibilities

• Prepares study protocol for IRB review.
  
  


• Communicates with IRB throughout study to maintain study approval.
  
  


• Develops data collection materials.
  
  


• Coordinates the study from startup through closeout.
  
  


• Consults with nurses and physicians to determine eligibility requirements of participants.
  
  


• Recruits study participants.
  
  


• Reviews and obtains informed consent.
  
  


• Schedules study visits with participants.
  
  


• Conducts interviews.
  
  


• Scores test results.
  
  


• Collects, extracts, and enters data.
  
  


• Monitors and distribute compensation to participants.
  
  


• Facilitates communication with personnel and participants to maintain project study flow.
  
  


• Maintains detailed records of results.
  
  


• Prepares basic charts and graphs.
  
  


• Performs scientific literature searches in support of research being conducted.
  
  


• Processes invoices and/or purchase requisitions.
  
  


• May train other research staff to interview participants.
  
  


• Solves a range of straightforward problems relating to the administration of the compliance, financial and other related aspects of a clinical study.
  
  


• Interprets the data needed for insurance submissions. Gathers pre-testing results if obtained at an outside facility.
  
  


• 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 2-5 years of work experience in a related job discipline.

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Certifications:




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Preferred Qualifications




Education:

• Bachelor's degree.
  
  

Experience:

• Experience with clinical study initiation.
  
  


• Experience with IRB (Good Clinical Practice certification, comfortable communicating with study monitors, knowledge on IRB submission, review, and approval).
  
  


• Experience working with human research subjects, ideally in the field of sleep, pediatrics, or family medicine.
  
  


• Knowledge or experience with REDCap.
  
  


• Experience with primary data entry and analysis (REDCap, Excel, JMP).
  
  

Preferred Competencies

• Detail oriented and able to work independently.
  
  


• Communicate in writing.
  
  


• Communicate orally.
  
  


• Comprehend technical documents.
  
  


• Pay attention to detail.
  
  


• Perform multiple tasks simultaneously.
  
  


• Prioritize work and meet deadlines.
  
  


• Handle sensitive matters with tact and discretion.
  
  

Application Documents

• Resume/CV (required)
  
  


• Cover Letter (required)
  
  

When applying, the document(s) MUSTbe uploaded via the My Experience page, in the section titled Application Documents of the application.



Job Family



Research



Role Impact



Individual Contributor



FLSA Status



Exempt



Pay Frequency



Monthly



Scheduled
Weekly Hours



40



Benefits Eligible



Yes



Drug Test Required



Yes



Health Screen Required



Yes



Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required



No



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