Research Coordinator
Evanston, IL  / Highland Park, IL 
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Research Study Coordinator

  • Position: Research Study Coordinator, Evanston Hospital
  • Location: Evanston, IL & locations to other sites will be required
  • Full Time/Part Time: Full Time
  • Hours: Monday-Friday
  • Required Travel: possible travel to study start-up meetings

Minimum Formal Education Required:

  • Bachelor's degree required, in the fields of social, biological or healthcare sciences preferred
  • 1-5 years of research experience
  • Experience with phlebotomy, ECG and pharmacy practices preferred

Special Knowledge and Skills Required:

Position Summary

Under general supervision from physician investigators and the Administrative Director, NorthShore University HealthSystem, identifies, recruits and enrolls patients for clinical studies. Obtains consent and specimens, administers questionnaires, enters study data into computer files and case report forms, abstracts charts, assists in preparation of materials for presentation and publication. Is responsible and accountable for assessing, implementing and evaluating the delivery of subject/patient care while fulfilling the daily requirements of clinical research protocols. This position is accountable for monitoring the safety and well-being of all study participants. Clinical research experience, computer literacy, regulatory submissions, consent process experience a plus.

This position may also assist with the following: regulatory document maintenance, data governance submissions, and IRB processing in compliance with federal, state, local, and institutional research regulations. Assist and provide oversight of site initiation visits and external audits. The position with assist Research staff in training new employees on research good clinical practice, consenting, treating and monitoring of patients. The position maintains a collaborative relationship with Principal Investigators, Co-investigators, inter-departmental staff and research administration staff, in addition to representatives of outside sponsoring companies and/or agencies. Clinical duties include phlebotomy, ECGs and investigational drug pharmacy duties.

  • Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to interact in a professional and sensitive manner handling financial information, research project information, research proposals, IRB paperwork.
  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Computer literacy in Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point
  • Familiarity with clinical data is preferable.
  • Provides clinical care services including consenting, treating and monitoring of patients
  • Recruit and screen candidates for clinical trials
  • Acquire past medical and medication history profiles
  • Ship lab samples
  • Dispense research drug to patients according to protocol.
  • Utilize electronic capture to update patient information.
  • Helps to oversee clinical data for audits and oversight visits
  • Perform a variety of research, data entry and regulatory duties of a routine and technical nature related to departmental research endeavors
  • Ensure adherence to protocols and quality of information received
  • Identifying and screening study participants, enroll subjects to the trials in adherence with the protocol
  • Assist with budget proposals and study budget tracking
  • Assist with study time reporting

Specific Responsibilities:

  • Ensure compliance with local, state and Federal regulations for the protection of human subjects
  • Complete regulatory submissions/revisions for the Institutional Review Board (IRB)
  • Communicate and coordinate with physicians, division staff, and other departmental study personnel as required for study design, implementation and completion
  • Complete data abstraction and data entry for study specific databases.
  • Review and timely report study related adverse events to the sponsor.

Benefits:

  • Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development
  • Various Medical, Dental, and Vision options, including Domestic Partner Coverage
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Free Parking at designated locations
  • Wellness Program Savings Plan
  • Health Savings Account Options
  • Retirement Options with Company Match
  • Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
  • Community Involvement Opportunities

Endeavor Health is a fully integrated healthcare delivery system committed to providing access to quality, vibrant, community-connected care, serving an area of more than 4.2 million residents across six northeast Illinois counties. Our more than 25,000 team members and more than 6,000 physicians aim to deliver transformative patient experiences and expert care close to home across more than 300 ambulatory locations and eight acute care hospitals - Edward (Naperville), Elmhurst, Evanston, Glenbrook (Glenview), Highland Park, Northwest Community (Arlington Heights) Skokie and Swedish (Chicago) - all recognized as Magnet hospitals for nursing excellence. Located in Naperville, Linden Oaks Behavioral Health, provides for the mental health needs of area residents. For more information, visit .

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    Job Summary
    Start Date
    As soon as possible
    Employment Term and Type
    Regular, Full or Part Time
    Required Education
    Bachelor's Degree
    Required Experience
    1 to 5 years
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