Job Description

Location: Chicago, IL

Job Description:

• Recruits and enrolls families in research studies.  

• Reviews informed consent with families.  

• Provides key stakeholder feedback to aid in the development and assessment of the intervention(s).  

• Provides key insight into needs of family members and support for participants.  

• Participates in virtual team meetings.  

• May require travel to family homes or hospitals within one hour of the UCMC campus to meet with parents as such a valid driverâ™s license or other ability to travel is required.  

• May include evening and/or weekend hours.  

• Provides routine or standardized laboratory duties by collecting data in support of research projects under direct supervision.  

• Assists with data entry and reports on results.  

• Assists in analyzing data. Assists with preparation of reports, manuscripts and other documents.  

• 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.  

• 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 the risks and benefits of the procedures.  

• 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, including facilitation of study initiation through meticulous and timely preparation of IRB submissions independently.  

• 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.  

• Performs assessments at visits and monitors for adverse events.  

• 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.  

• â‹ â‹ â‹ Performs other related work as needed.  

Preferred Qualifications  

 

Education:  

• Bachelorâ™s degree.

 

Experience:  

• 1-year clinical research experience or relevant experience.  

• Experience with children with medical complexity, including children with invasive mechanical ventilation.  

• Experience working with children and/or families from low income, disability, and/or minoritized backgrounds.  

• Experience as a family member of a child with medical complexity, including ventilator assistance.  

• Experience as a family member of a child who has had home health nursing.  

• Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing with parents and other professionals.  

• Familiarity with the Zoom platform including scheduling and recording meetings.  

• Professional working proficiency in Spanish.  

 

Preferred Competencies    

• Ability to communicate in writing.  

• Ability to communicate orally.  

• Ability to develop and manage interpersonal relationships.  

• Ability to exercise absolute discretion regarding confidential matters.  

• Ability to follow written and/or verbal instructions.  

• Ability to handle sensitive matters with tact and discretion.  

• Ability to handle stressful situations.  

• Ability to learn and develop skills.  

• Ability to pay attention to detail.  

• Ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously.  

• Ability to prioritize work and meet deadlines.  

• Ability to work effectively and collegially with little supervision or as member of a team.  

• Ability to work independently.  

• Strong data management skills and attention to detail.  

• Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel , and Adobe Acrobat.  

• Ability to read and understand complex documents (e.g., clinical trials).  

• Ability to handle competing demands with diplomacy and enthusiasm.  

• Ability to absorb large amounts of information quickly.  

 

Working Conditions    

• On-campus.

• Virtual.

• Personal home visits.  

• Hospital visits.  

 

Application Documents    

• Resume (required)  

• Cover Letter (required)  

The University of Chicago is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity/Disabled/Veterans Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, status as an individual with a disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see the University's Notice of Nondiscrimination.

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