Clinical Research Specialist I Jobs in Illinois

Supplemental Life, AD&D and Disability

Critical Illness, Accident and Hospital Indemnity coverage

Student loan servicing and support

Employee Assistance Program, and other specialized behavioral health services and resources for employees and family members

Discount on services at Lurie Children’s facilities

Must be detail-oriented and efficient in time management.

Conduct qualification, initiation, monitoring, and closeout visits at research sites in compliance with the approved protocol.

Verify adequate investigator qualifications, training and resources, including facilities, laboratories, equipment, and staff.

Assess the clinical research site’s patient recruitment and retention success and offering suggestions for improvement; and

Basic knowledge in regulations for applicable geographies and types of studies (IDE, non-significant risk, feasibility, exempt, etc.).

Minimum 1-year clinical research experience required.

Manages the analysis of complex imaging data.

Coordinates and may participate in quality assurance reviews conducted by study sponsors, federal agencies, or specially designated review groups.

Analyzes study-related documentation, such as protocol worksheets, procedural manuals, adverse event reports, institutional review board documents, or progress reports.

Performs other related work as needed.

Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required

Familiar with formulas in excel and advanced database management.

Bachelors with three to five years clinical research experience.

Strong oral and written communication skills in order to address large/diverse audiences. Strong customer service skills required.

Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Work, Outlook, etc.).

Certification as a Clinical Research Professional (SOCRA) or Clinical Research Coordinator (ACRP) preferred.

Works collaboratively with all levels within the organization to advise on contractual negotiations, recommendations and processes.

§ Create the protocol schedule of events/calendar within the Clinical Trial Management system.

§ Transcribe existing negotiated budgets into the Clinical Trial Management system.

§ Cross-reference the budget with the contract, payment terms, coverage analysis and informed consent to ensure consistency.

§ Set up financial and operational data of clinical studies in the CTMS

§ Other miscellaneous duties as needed.