Clinical Research Coordinator, Intervention Study

#1025060- Clinical Research Coordinator, Intervention Study

Hiring Department: Psychiatry

Location: 1747 W. Roosevelt Rd., Chicago, IL, 60608

Requisition ID: 1025060

Posting Close Date: 6/27/2024

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.

The Department of Psychiatry at the University of Illinois at Chicago is seeking a Clinical Research Coordinator to direct and oversee the work of a clinical trial entitled "Can A Youth Civic Leadership, Engagement and Mindfulness Program Reduce Structural Racism, and Support Functioning and Well-being for Youth of Color?". This grant will study the feasibility and effectiveness of a civic engagement and mindfulness after-school program at school sites in Chicago and Boston.

This Coordinator will oversee the Chicago intervention sites which will include travel at least twice weekly to school sites during the hours of 2-6pm to provide on-site supervision of the after-school intervention protocol and oversight of group facilitator teams. The coordinator will work closely with the Boston research team to manage the daily activities of the project, including initial implementation of the grant activities and coordination with school/community partners, oversight of project staff and troubleshooting problems that arise.

The coordinator will collaborate with community partners to establish recruitment procedures, coordinate data collection protocols, and monitor data management systems. This will also include tasks related to adaptation and preparation of intervention materials, interview guides, manuals, and resources, including overseeing translations and ensuring IRB approvals across study sites are up to date. The coordinator will also assist with budget oversight, budget reports, coordinating research participant payments and coordination with the Boston team on required documentation for NIH progress reports.

Job Summary:

This position manages and coordinates the timely handling of all components of clinical research protocols, including pre and post research activities, internal and external to the clinical setting. Responsible for the implementation and conducting of multiple research projects.

Coordinates comprehensive patient protocol treatment schedules to maintain compliance with protocol requirements. Develops effective patient recruitment strategies. Oversees and participates in subject recruitment, screening, scheduling, assessment, and data management for a multi-faceted investigation.

Job Responsibilities (Essential Duties):

Conducts structured clinical interviews and assessments of patients in research protocols. Assist in the establishment and coordination of clinical research protocols and organizational structure.

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) and grant sponsors. Review laboratory and clinic procedures and evaluations regularly to ensure protocol compliance. Act as a liaison between staff and the UIC IRB office, grant sponsors, and regulatory agencies to ensure priorities are clearly communicated and resources are allocated appropriately across ongoing projects.

Assist the Primary Investigator in the identification, recruitment, and enrollment of patients to meet clinical research protocol requirements. Execute informed consent process and monitor patient status; enroll patients into research studies, explain the studies to the patients and obtain/document proper informed consent. Ensure that patient enrollment and research activities comply with the established protocols, regulatory and monitoring agency standards, and grant sponsor guidelines. Assist investigator in organizing study data for grant progress reports, analysis for meeting presentations and publications.

Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

Best Candidate:

NIH-funded grant is seeking a Clinical Research Coordinator to direct and oversee the work of a clinical trial entitled "Can A Youth Civic Leadership, Engagement and Mindfulness Program Reduce Structural Racism, and Support Functioning and Well-being for Youth of Color?". This grant will study the feasibility and effectiveness of a civic engagement and mindfulness after-school program at school sites in Chicago and Boston.

This Coordinator will oversee the Chicago intervention sites which will include travel at least twice weekly to school sites during the hours of 2-6pm to provide on-site supervision of the after-school intervention protocol and oversight of group facilitator teams. The coordinator will work closely with the Boston research team to manage the daily activities of the project, including initial implementation of the grant activities and coordination with school/community partners, oversight of project staff and troubleshooting problems that arise.

The coordinator will collaborate with community partners to establish recruitment procedures, coordinate data collection protocols, and monitor data management systems. This will also include tasks related to adaptation and preparation of intervention materials, interview guides, manuals, and resources, including overseeing translations and ensuring IRB approvals across study sites are up to date. The coordinator will also assist with budget oversight, budget reports, coordinating research participant payments and coordination with the Boston team on required documentation for NIH progress reports.

Job Knowledge & Skills, Education, Experience:

Bachelor's degree in psychology or social work required. Master's degree preferred.

At least one year's experience in a research discipline involving clinical contact with research subjects required. Experience in a clinical research setting, experience working with Federal Regulations and IRB's required.

Ability to manage multiple tasks. Strong interpersonal and customer service skills. Requires excellent communication, organization, presentation, and computer/pc skills.

Knowledge of research protocols, principles, and procedures; knowledge of aspects of clinical trials such as screening, interviewing, knowledge of computer data management; knowledge of ethics and regulatory procedures (i.e., informed consent process, data safety and monitoring plans, principles of data collection and documentation) involved with clinical trials and other clinical research; ability to work as a member of a project team.

All applications must be submitted online through the following:

https://uic.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home

The University of Illinois System requires candidates selected for hire to disclose any documented finding of sexual misconduct or sexual harassment and to authorize inquiries to current and former employers regarding findings of sexual misconduct or sexual harassment. For more information, visit https://www.hr.uillinois.edu/cms/One.aspx?portalId=4292&pageId=1411899

The University of Illinois at Chicago is an equal opportunity employer including Disability/Vets. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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