Clinical Research Coordinator I
Department BSD NEU - HAARC - SuperAging About the Department The Department of Neurology at The University of Chicago Medical Center has a great history and tradition, having made significant contributions to neurological training, clinical care, and the basic understanding of neurological disease. The Healthy Aging & Alzheimer's Research Care (HAARC) Center, is a multidisciplinary center at the University of Chicago focused on implementing research on aging, Alzheimer’s and related dementia research focused on optimizing knowledge, care, interventions, and quality of life. This at-will position is wholly or partially funded by contractual grant funding which is renewed under provisions set by the grantor of the contract. Employment will be contingent upon the continued receipt of these grant funds and satisfactory job performance. Job Summary This Clinical Research Coordinator I (CRCI) provides support to the Healthy Aging & Alzheimer’s Research Care (HAARC) Center within the Biological Sciences Division. This position involves direct interaction with research participants and will coordinate and conduct protocol-driven research visits, and support data collection and regulatory compliance across studies.
Responsibilities
Coordinates all aspects of conducting clinical research including: screening, enrollment, subject follow-up, completion of the case report form, and adverse event reports. Maintains accurate and complete documentation of signed informed consent, relevant IRB approvals, source documentation, Case Report Forms (CRF's), and study related communication. Plans and coordinates participant schedules for study visits. Completes participant visits and associated tasks, including neuropsychological test administration and scoring, data entry, participant recruitment and/or scheduling. Ensures Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) are implemented and documented in accordance to study sponsor, primary investigator, and regulatory agency specifications. Prepares and maintains protocol submissions and revisions. Educates participants about study visits and procedures to be performed, visit schedule, what to report between and during visits. Performs neuropsych assessments at visits. May recruit and interview potential study participants. May obtain, possess, and transport specimens to appropriate laboratory according to established aseptic techniques. Accountable for all tasks in basic clinical studies. Uses knowledge of clinical studies to coordinate the collection of analyzable clinical research data and/or samples. Performs other related work as needed.
Minimum Qualifications
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