Academic Hourly (Clinical Research Coordinator)

Academic Hourly (Clinical Research Coordinator)

Gastroenterology and Hepatology

Hiring Department: Department of Medicine

Location: Chicago

Requisition ID: 1026168

Posting Close Date: 08/08/2024

About the University of Illinois Chicago

UIC is among the nation's preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges.

By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent "Best Colleges" rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has over 300,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.

Description:

The Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology is seeking an academic hourly Clinical Research Coordinator who will manage and coordinate the timely handling of all components of clinical research protocols, including pre and post research activities, internal and external to the clinic setting. The coordinator will be responsible for the implementation and conducting of multiple research projects.

The coordinator will manage comprehensive patient protocol treatment schedules to maintain compliance with protocol requirements. The coordinator will assist in establishing and coordinating the implementation of clinical research protocol priorities and organization structure. The coordinator will coordinate the activation and maintenance of clinical protocols, including review and completion of submissions, amendments, and adverse event reports as required by the UIC Institutional Review Board (IRB), Protocol Review Committee and grant sponsors. The coordinator will also develop and implement effective patient recruitment strategies and oversee and participate in subject recruitment, screening, scheduling, testing and data management for a multi-faceted investigation

Qualifications:

Bachelor degree in nursing, mental health, psychology, pharmaceutical sciences, social science, or a related field required.

Certified Clinical Research Coordinator (CCRC) preferred.

At least one year experience in a research discipline required. Experience in a clinical research setting required.

Prior experience in medical research, with medical terminology and procedures including electronic medical records and billing preferred.

Ability to manage multiple tasks. Strong interpersonal and customer service skills.

Requires excellent communication, organization, presentation and computer/pc skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other related software.

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