Visiting Clinical Research Coordinator - Department of Medicine, Division of Breathe Chicago Center

Clinical Research Coordinator

The Breathe Chicago Center (BCC) in the Department of Medicine at the University of Illinois Chicago conducts research to identify new tests and treatments for people with chronic lung disease, COVID-19, Long COVID, and other conditions. We also use healthcare delivery science to increase access to high-quality healthcare. Studies are conducted in collaboration with academic health centers, community-based organizations, and faith-based organizations in Chicago and other cities across the nation.

General Job Summary: Clinical Research Coordinators support research activities across a range of sponsored studies (Federal, industry, foundation, etc.) as part of a cross-functional team that also includes Principal Investigators, physicians, nurses, project managers, as well as lab, data, and admin staff. Clinical Research Coordinators are responsible for the daily operations of one or more studies in the areas of protocol implementation and management, participant recruitment and retention, executing informed consent, and compliance with regulatory requirements. This role participates in recruitment, screening, scheduling, testing, and data management to achieve recruitment and visit completion targets and adhere to protocol requirements. Coordinators routinely monitor and report on study performance.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Protocol Implementation and Management
  • Conduct visits including anthropometric measurements and complex tests. Maintain detailed records of results. Enter data into the appropriate system as required per protocol and within required study timeline.
  • Coordinate comprehensive patient protocol treatment schedules to maintain compliance to protocol requirements.
  • Lead workstream, project, and/or test as identified by supervisor.
  • Assist in data cleaning as assigned.
• Participant Recruitment and Retention
  • Contribute to the development of, and implement, strategies for optimizing the recruitment of research participants. Assist physicians and clinical staff in the identification of prospective participants.
  • Assist with outreach to and liaison with staff at community events, contribute to presentations aimed at participant recruitment.
  • Screen participants for relevant and applicable studies.
  • Schedule participant visits.
  • Assist with participant engagement activities such as preparing materials, ensuring timely payments, and guiding participants around campus.
  • Analyze retention rates and contribute to retention plans.
• Informed Consent and Regulatory Compliance
  • Execute informed consent process and monitor participant status; Enroll participants into programs, explaining the research protocols to the clients and supporting family/friends, and obtain appropriate consent forms.
  • Ensure that participant enrollment and research activities comply with established protocols.
  • Maintain detailed records of results and prepare written reports, including vitals and measurements, and document and convey adverse events.
  • Identify adverse events and protocol deviations and assist with reporting.
• Other related duties
  • Assist investigators in preparing study data, literature reviews, analysis for meeting presentations and publications.
  • Develop and conduct internal presentations.
  • Participate in special projects as assigned.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in nursing, mental health, psychology, pharmaceutical sciences, social science, or a related field required.
• A minimum of two years of research-related experience or a master's degree in a relevant field required.
• Experience in a clinical research setting, experience working with Federal Regulations and IRBs required.
• Highly organized with strong interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and related software.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Ability to work as a member of a project team.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certified Clinical Research Coordinator (CCRC)
• Knowledge of: research protocols, principles, and procedures; aspects of clinical trials such as screening, interviewing, case report forms; experimental design, mathematics, statistics, computer applications and computer data management; a science such as biology or psychology; clinical tasks required for research (e.g., phlebotomy, centrifugation, interviewing); ethics and regulatory procedures in clinical trials (i.e., informed consent, IRB applications, data safety and monitoring plans).
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to identify, produce, organize, evaluate, and interpret data.
• Prior experience with medical terminology and procedures including electronic medical records and billing.
• Prior experience with REDCap, EPIC, and/or appointment scheduling software.

Working Conditions:

This is a fully on-site role. Regular travel is not expected but may occasionally be required for scheduled events. The position involves extended periods of sitting, as well as visual acuity, manual dexterity, and keyboard use.

The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. The university provides accommodations to applicants and employees. Request an Accommodation