at University of Illinois at Chicago in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Visiting Senior Research Specialist -Department of Medicine, Division of Pulmonary, Breathe Chicago Center
Hiring Department: Division of Pulmonary, Breathe Chicago Center
Location: Chicago, IL
Requisition ID: 1018835
Posting Close Date: June 9, 2023
About the University of Illinois Chicago
UIC is among the nation's preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent "Best Colleges" rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has nearly 260,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.
Description:
This position is a principle contributor in developing specific research project requirements and is responsible for all aspects of the project from development through delivery. Perform complex study and data collection methods. May coordinate and direct the work and research tasks of lower-level research staff.
Research & Protocol Management
*Develop objectives and design of research and data collection procedures.
*Conceptualize, initiate and execute research goals for project.
*Conduct and coordinate advanced research studies.
*Evaluate current developments and research findings to determine their potential applicability to research projects.
*Replicate, refine and add/develop new research approaches based on project needs.
*Manages day-to-day activities of the clinical research team and oversees interaction with clinical partners such as principal investigators, physicians, laboratory team, and staff.
*Monitor and report progress as appropriate; track tasks and deliverables to ensure timelines, milestones and goals are attained.
*Oversee BCC clinic schedule and ensure staff coverage. Assist with patient scheduling and coordination with the applicable department; Triage participants.
*Assist with communication of medical test and lab results to the participant and their health care provider for the purpose of coordinating care.
*Provide patient education on results of medical tests (within scope of licensure/experience) and coordinate for patients to receive education as needed.
*Ensure study activities are completed by following Good Clinical Practices (GCP) , all current local, state, and federal laws, and Institutional Review Board (IRB) and sponsor regulations.
*Resolve and/or escalate issues in a timely manner.
*Develops and maintains standard operating procedures for clinical research staff and monitors compliance.
*Plans, develops & implements new processes, policies, and protocols to support research studies and optimize operational capacities
*Demonstrate excellence in participant communication and education (including informed consent), data collection (surveys, clinical testing, etc.), and overall best practices in clinical research.
*Complete accurate, timely, and legible documentation for all participant records
Communications
*Monitor project developments on an ongoing basis and implement changes as needed.
*Prepare, organize and communicate research results.
*Facilitating meetings with appropriate parties.
Staff Management
*Provides supervision of day-to-day research activities and manages administrative considerations including staff workloads and project assignments.
*Implements policies, procedures, and training for clinical research within the department.
*Track and organize training for clinical research team; directs, and assigns duties to clinical research staff.
*Acts as a mentor in regard to education of junior coordinators.
*Monitor skill level of staff... For full info follow application link.
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The University of Illinois at Chicago is an affirmative action, equal opportunity
institution/employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran or disability status, height, weight, or marital status in employment or the provision of services.
