Northwestern University · 16 hours ago
Research Study Coordinator
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$19.89/hr - $24.86/hr
2+ years expNorthwestern University is a leading institution specializing in the clinical care and scientific study of neurological diseases. The Research Study Coordinator will assist with clinical trials, performing biomedical and social-behavioral research, and ensuring compliance with regulatory guidelines.
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Responsibilities
Participates in the planning & conduct of research study including participant recruitment and retention
Obtains informed consent
Administers tests &/or questionnaires following protocols
Collects, compiles, tabulates & processes responses
Gathers information
Extracts & analyzes data from medical charts
Collects, records, reviews & summarizes research data
Collates relevant mathematical results & prepares tables, charts & graphs reflecting relationships of multiple tests
Prepares reports for investigators and sponsors on recruitment status and other pertinent study data
Completes documents associated with current local, state, & federal regulatory guidelines, requirements, laws & research protocols
May process payments for research participants per study protocol
Works with industry representatives to negotiate tentative grant funding
Coordinates reimbursements for expert panel travel, consultant pay, additional gift card orders, etc. & ensure costs remain within allotted grant budget
May provide work direction &/or train other research staff to interview/test participants
May act as a mentor in regard to education of junior coordinators
Performs other duties as assigned
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 2 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
Must complete NU's IRB CITI training before interacting with any participants & must re-certify every 3 years
Preferred
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Strong organization and interpersonal skills
Benefits
At Northwestern, we are proud to provide meaningful, competitive, high-quality health care plans, retirement benefits, tuition discounts and more!
Northwestern offers comprehensive programs and services to help you and your family navigate life’s challenges and opportunities, and adopt and maintain healthy lifestyles.
We support flexible work arrangements where possible and programs to help you locate and pay for quality, affordable childcare and senior/adult care.
Northwestern supports employee career development in all circumstances whether your workspace is on campus or at home. If you’re interested in developing your professional potential or continuing your formal education, we offer a variety of tools and resources.
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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