Northwestern University · 2 days ago
Clinical Research Coordinator
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$55K/yr - $65K/yr
3+ years expNorthwestern University is seeking a Clinical Research Coordinator to manage daily operations of biomedical and social-behavioral research studies. The role involves overseeing study performance, supervising staff, and ensuring compliance with regulations and protocols.
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Responsibilities
Leads execution & control of a biomedical &/or social science project or research study
Manages and ensures completion of study activities per protocol. Collaborating with nursing staff and Principal Investigator (PI) ascertains pretreatment & eligibility requirements; interviews participants & obtains social & medical histories; based on results determines & registers participants with appropriate sponsors; completes informed consent; determines & organizes patient's treatment and test schedules
Manages conduct of experimental tests & procedures. Closely monitors & documents patient's adverse events; partners with nursing staff in modifying dosages, tests & treatment schedule
Manages project data including processing, accuracy, analysis & evaluation of data ensuring that results meet project information and deliverable objectives. Partners with internal/external project and IT staff to create, review, analyze, interpret, summarize and prepare progress & final reports
Provides consultation to internal/external project staff on appropriate data management, methodological issues and analysis of data
Manages project, collaborating and partnering with all internal/external staff including sponsoring agencies, organizations &/or other research &/or educational institutions to ensure project objectives and timelines are attained. Advises project staff on enhancements and changes to processes, practices, and procedures to ensure compliance with protocols and to increase effectiveness and efficiency of project
Manages day-to-day project operational & business functions; implements existing policy & ensures the effective, compliant, & efficient completion of daily administrative operations
Ensures appropriate and timely compliance with associated local, state, & federal regulatory guidelines, requirements, & laws; & research protocols
Trains, directs, assigns duties to other research staff, students, residents &/or fellows. Acts as a mentor in regard to education of junior coordinators
Manages lab/study budget & inventory including purchasing of supplies & services ensuring that they are necessary, reasonable & project related
Orders & maintains inventory of study supplies
Distributes intra-departmental charges
Negotiates with vendors, obtain quotes & arrange for demos of large equipment
Performed other duties
Qualification
Required
Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's or higher degree in a major such as social or health science or related; OR appropriate combination of education and experience and 3 years' research study or other relevant experience required; OR
Successful completion of a full course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a master's or higher degree in a major such as social or health science or related; OR appropriate combination of education and experience and 1 year research study or other relevant experience
Must complete NU's IRB CITI training before interacting with any participants & must re-certify every 3 years
Knowledge of biomedical research and its purpose
Ability to work in a large dynamic team environment as well as independently as needed
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
Preferred
Completion of a research certification through accredited research professional organization such as ACRP
Experience working on phase 2 and phase 3 randomized double blind placebo-controlled trials
Previous clinical research experience involving direct interaction with participants including consenting
Experience collecting anthropometrics and vitals including height and weight, blood pressure and basic phlebotomy skills
Background in healthcare and/or clinical research with experience collecting medical histories and medications with knowledge of diagnoses
Benefits
Meaningful, competitive, high-quality health care plans
Retirement benefits
Tuition discounts
Comprehensive programs and services to help you and your family navigate life’s challenges and opportunities
Flexible work arrangements
Programs to help you locate and pay for quality, affordable childcare and senior/adult care
Employee career development
Company
Northwestern University
Northwestern University is a private research and teaching university that offers academic programs across various fields of study. It is a sub-organization of Northwestern Athletics.
5001-10000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (325)
2024 (308)
2023 (280)
2022 (282)
2021 (184)
2020 (155)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$98.02MKey Investors
National Peanut BoardAdvanced Research Projects Agency for HealthGRAMMY Museum
2024-10-30Grant
2024-10-04Grant· $34M
2023-11-28Grant· $0.02M
Leadership Team
Diego Klabjan
Professor
Henry Bienen
Interim President
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