Associate Clinical Research Coordinator

Job Title: Associate Clinical Research Coordinator
Department: Psychiatry Admin
Shift: 1st
Specialty: Research
Job Number: 2023-2846
Date Posted: 08/08/2023
Position Type: Research

Job Qualifications:

Associate Clinical Research Coordinator

Job Summary:

This person works under the general direction of the Office of Research Affairs' Clinical Research Administration Division, their clinical department / division, and in partnership with the Principal Investigator (PI), Co-investigator(s), other study personnel, and sponsoring agents to ensure protocols are conducted in accordance with the principles of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) S/he will coordinate standard clinical research studies conducted by PI(s) which may include grant-funded, industry sponsored, and investigator-initiated clinical research studies. S/he will perform a variety of routine duties involving the collection, compilation, and documentation of clinical research data. The individual who holds this position exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.

Job Responsibilities:

Recruits, consents, screens, schedules, tracks and provides study updates to study participants throughout the conduct of the study.
Collects and enters data into study case report forms and/or electronic data capture system and respond to queries in a timely manner.
May submit or coordinate the submission of study related documents, study protocols and study protocol amendments to the IRB per policy and procedure
Maintains accurate and complete procedural documentation including study participant and site level documentation in compliance with institutional, local, state and federal guidelines and regulations related to clinical research.
May collect, process and ship potentially biohazardous specimens.
Administers structured tests and questionnaires according to research study protocols. May utilize study-related technology and equipment as part of assessment procedures.
Provide ongoing study status updates and responds to questions from PI, Administrator, Office of Research Affairs, Sponsor and Compliance throughout the conduct of the study
Organize and participate in auditing and monitoring visits
Gather and communicate unanticipated problems (protocol deviations, adverse events, and serious adverse events).
Work with PI(s), sponsor, compliance, clinical staff and/or manager to identify and improve routine processes as it relates to the conduct of the research study

Required Job Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree and 1-2 years of clinical research experience OR 5 years of clinical research experience.
Demonstrated knowledge of Good Clinical Practices and Good Documentation Practices.
Demonstrated knowledge of current NIH and/or FDA regulations and guidelines related to clinical research.
Ability to meet deadlines and help coordinate multiple aspects of the ongoing project.
Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
Detail oriented with high attention to accuracy.
Ability to build rapport, navigate sensitive topics, and maintain confidentiality with a diverse pool of research participants and vendors.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to collaborate within multi-disciplinary team settings.
Availability to work evenings, overnight and weekends if called for under the study protocols.
Travel may be required.

Preferred Job Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Sciences or health-related discipline.
Prior participant contact experience.

Company Highlights:

Ranked among the top academic medical centers in the country, Rush University Medical Center is an outstanding place to enhance your career. Everything we do centers on one goal: improving patient care.
Rush University is known for its high-quality healthcare education, supportive learning environment, engagement with the urban community, and forward-looking education approach.
Rush University is ranked 22nd on the Times Higher Education's 2016 list of the world's top 150 universities under 50 years of age.
Rush is an academic health system comprising Rush University Medical Center, Rush Copley Medical Center, and Rush Oak Park Hospital.
Rush was recently ranked first for Quality and Accountability among US academic medical centers in a study conducted by the healthcare performance improvement company Vizient.
The Association for the Accreditation of Human Research Protection Programs (AAHRPP) has awarded Rush full accreditation for three years. Rush is one of the first academic medical centers in Illinois to receive this accreditation.
As an academic medical center, Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, Illinois, is committed to advancing medical knowledge through research. Investigators at Rush are involved in more than 1,600 projects, including hundreds of clinical studies to test the effectiveness and safety of new therapies and medical devices, as well as to expand scientific and medical knowledge.
RUMC offers a competitive salary, outstanding benefits & the professional advantages of an environment that supports your development & recognizes your achievements.
Rush University is home to one of the first medical colleges in the Midwest and one of the nation's top-ranked nursing colleges, as well as graduate programs in allied health, health systems management and biomedical research.

Rush is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.