Clinical Research Coordinator FSM/CC

Department: MED-Cancer Center
Salary/Grade: EXS/6

Target hiring range for this position will be between $56,780.00 - $81,405.00. Offered salary will be determined by the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.

Job Summary:

Coordinates clinical research studies, performing related tasks and activities. Collects information, recruits, screens, selects, determines eligibility, and enrolls study participants and ensures subjects follow the research protocol.

Specific Responsibilities :

• Schedules logistics, determines workflows, and secures resources for a defined clinical research trial(s)
• Recruits, screens, selects, determines eligibility and enrolls trial participants, collects information, and answers questions under supervision of a medically licensed professional. \(Market Prevalence of Responsibility Inherent in this Role:
• May perform basic medical assessments after completion of required training/certification, such as collecting vital signs, obtaining weight, and performing phlebotomy)
• Manages research workflow components, collects, prepares, processes, and submits participant data and samples to appropriate entities, adhering to research protocols
• Identifies work unit resources needs and manages supply and equipment inventory levels
• Serves as an initial point of contact for clinical research participants and clinical staff, providing information regarding research procedures, expectations, and informational inquiries. Ensures participants follow the research protocol and alerts Principal Investigator of issues

Miscellaneous

Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in relevant area of study required

Minimum Competencies: (Skills, knowledge, and abilities.)

• Must demonstrate sound clinical judgement, decision-making skills, and cultural sensitivity as part of consultative work

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with patients and families in clinical settings preferred

Preferred Competencies: (Skills, knowledge, and abilities)

• Knowledge of biology or medicine gained through education or prior work experience preferred

Benefits:

At Northwestern, we are proud to provide meaningful and competitive benefits. The available benefits package for this position will include health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance; paid vacation and holidays; paid medical/sick and parental leave; tuition benefits for the employee and dependents; pre-tax and flex spending accounts for commuting and dependent care; generous retirement savings options; and wellness programs. For a comprehensive overview of available benefits, including eligibility details, visit us at to learn more.

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