GENERAL SUMMARY
The Project Coordinator – Clinical Research will plan, coordinate and implement clinical research projects at Shirley Ryan Abilitylab. The Project Coordinator will ensure maximum customer satisfaction in accordance to objectives, schedules and budgets.
The Project Coordinator will consistently demonstrate support of the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab statement of Vision, Mission and Core Values by striving for excellence, contributing to the team efforts and showing respect and compassion for patients and their families, fellow employees, and all others with whom there is contact at or in the interest of the institute.
The Project Coordinator will demonstrate Shirley Ryan AbilityLab Core Attributes: Communication, Accountability, Flexibility/Adaptability, Judgment/Problem Solving, Customer Service and Core Values (Hope, Compassion, Discovery, Collaboration, and Commitment to Excellence) while fulfilling job duties.
PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES
THE PROJECT COORDINATOR – CLINICAL RESEARCH WILL:
- Assist in development of study budgets based on protocols.
- Manage day-to-day operational aspects of clinical research projects. This may include but is not limited to, protocol development, regulatory document preparation, IRB submissions, study recruitment, preparation for study visits, documentation of study results in case report forms, and study participant follow-up procedures.
- Communicate effectively with research subjects for recruitment, study retention, and data collection.
- Prepare reports for SRAlab, Northwestern University, Clinicaltrials.gov and study sponsors (i.e. federal, foundation and pharmaceutical companies) when necessary.
- Assist tracking and reporting of hours and expenses. May assist with managing project budgets.
- Ensure project documents are complete and current and sent to the appropriate party.
- May occasionally travel to attend investigator meetings hosted by study sponsors.
- Perform all other duties that may be assigned in the best interest of the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab.
REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS
- Reports directly to the Executive Director of the Center for Advanced Clinical Research.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES REQUIRED
- Bachelor’s Degree in a biological or physical science or related field.
- Clinical Research Coordinator certification preferred.
- Basic understanding of statistics, as evidenced by college-level courses, or familiarity with statistical software is preferred.
- Skill using a personal computer and word processing, spreadsheet, and database software applications.
- Knowledge of current Good Clinical Practice (cGCP) and its application in clinical research.
- Demonstrated experience with project planning in a complex, regulated environment.
- Communication and interpersonal skills necessary to interact on a daily basis with internal/external customers.
- Advanced organizational skills necessary to efficiently prioritize and complete a variety of tasks and provide leadership when required.
- Ability to collaborate effectively in a team setting in order to maximize quality and efficiency of operations.
- Prior experience as a clinical research coordinator is highly desired but not absolutely required.
- Ability to understand clinical study protocols and assist study investigators with various tasks when necessary.
WORKING CONDITIONS
- Normal office environment with little or no exposure to dust or extreme temperature.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.
SRAlab is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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