Biological Sciences Division at the University of Chicago · 2 hours ago
Clinical Research Technician
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$24.04/hr - $28.85/hr
2+ years expThe University of Chicago's Biological Sciences Division is seeking a Clinical Research Technician to assist the Hematology/Oncology research team. This role involves facilitating clinical research activities, managing patient specimens, and ensuring adherence to protocol requirements within cancer clinical research.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Facilitates daily clinical research activities in IV Therapy to prevent issues and deviations related to missed or out-of-window electrocardiograms (ECGs) and blood draws
Performs patient kit cart reconciliation and participates in daily readiness calls
Processes, inventories, and ships patient specimens
Collects ECGs and transmits results to clinical trial sponsors
Maintains up-to-date and accurate usage logs of samples processed and ECG collections
Attends qualification and site initiation visits from study sponsors
Prepares for or participates in quality assurance audits conducted by study sponsors, federal agencies. or specially designated review groups
Participates in study-related documentation, including protocol worksheets, procedural manuals, adverse event reports, Institutional Review Board documents, and progress reports
Performs all tasks in moderately complex clinical studies
Participates in the daily activities of moderately complex clinical studies and performs various activities including patient data retrieval, documenting clinical research records, and participation in program audits. Contributes to the problem solving on assigned clinical research studies and tasks
Uses knowledge of clinical studies to coordinate the collection of analyzable clinical research data and/or samples
Performs other related work as needed
Qualification
Required
Minimum requirements include vocational training, apprenticeships or the equivalent experience in related field (not typically required to have a four-year degree)
Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 2-5 years of work experience in a related job discipline
Resume (required)
Preferred
Bachelor of Science degree in a related field
Basic lab skills such as aliquoting and weighing specimens
Ability to interact and communicate with clarity, tact, and courtesy with patrons, patients, staff, faculty, students, and others
Strong organizational skills
Excellent interpersonal skills
Strong data management skills and attention to detail
Knowledge of the Microsoft Suite, including Outlook
Ability to understand complex documents (e.g., clinical trials)
Ability to handle competing demands with diplomacy and enthusiasm
Ability to absorb large amounts of information quickly
Adaptability to changing working situations and work assignments
Benefits
The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off.
Company
Biological Sciences Division at the University of Chicago
As part of the University of Chicago, the Biological Sciences Division (BSD) pursues globally impactful solutions to seemingly unsolvable challenges.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageCompany data provided by crunchbase