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Job ID50256
LocationChicago, Illinois
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Department: MED-Surgery
Salary/Grade: EXS/5
Target hiring range for this position will be between $49,850.00-$62,595 year. Offered salary will be determined by the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.
Job Summary:
The Department of Surgery is seeking a strong research coordinator to lead project coordination, data collection, and analysis clinical trials and projects within the greater department. This position will support multiple Principal Investigators and surgical specialties.
A prime focus of the role will be expanding clinical trial offerings within the Department, including facilitating study start-up and regulatory submissions (IRB). This position offers the opportunity for the research coordinator to intersect with both federal agencies, industry partners, and collaborating sites.
The department offices are located on Northwestern University's beautiful Streeterville Campus in the heart of downtown Chicago. This position offers hybrid flexibility consistent with the larger Feinberg School of Medicine (FSM) policy.
This role represents Northwestern University and it is a requirement to act as an ambassador on behalf of the research team(s) and institution.Thus, the incoming staff member is expected to have highest standards of professionalism and collegiality.
Please note: Supervisor provides objectives, deadlines and specific instructions only for new, difficult, and/or unusual work.Work is reviewed upon completion and only occasionally to verify technical accuracy and compliance with practice, policy, and procedures.EE informs supervisor of on-going progress and/or potentially controversial matters
Specific Responsibilities:
Technical
Leads execution & control of a biomedical &/or social science project or research study.
Coordinates processing & analysis of data, conduct of experimental tests & procedures
Manages implementation of study across multiple intervention sites.
Develops new &/or revised research methodologies.
Ensures development of study protocol and completion of study activities per protocol including recruitment.
Ascertains pretreatment & eligibility requirements.
Obtains informed consent.
Registers participant with appropriate sponsor.
Interviews & obtains medical & social histories.
Collects data from medical records.
Administers, schedules &/or scores tests.
Collects and ships laboratory and biological samples as required, obtains and maintains IATA certification
Administration
Oversees & manages collection, maintenance, analysis & evaluation of data that will be used in grant submissions, presentations & publications.
Ensures that information is entered correctly into databases.
Assists PI in reviewing, analyzing, interpreting, summarizing, formatting, editing, & preparing tables, charts, graphs, progress & final reports, etc.
Coordinates between sponsoring agencies, collaborating organizations &/or other research &/or educational institutions.
Ensures that all study documents associated with current local, state, & federal regulatory guidelines, requirements, laws & research protocols are completed in a timely manner.
Miscellaneous
Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
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 3 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 and 1 year research study or other relevant experience.
Supervisory or project management experience required.
Must complete NU's IRB CITI training before interacting with any participants & must re-certify every 3 years
Minimum Competencies: (Skills, knowledge, and abilities.)
Excellent time management skills and ability to multi-task and prioritize work
Strong organizational and planning skills
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
Ability to thrive in a collaborative environment
Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner
Takes independent actions to complete project-related tasks
Ability to multi-task and independently prioritize projects and issues
Capacity... For full info follow application link.
Northwestern University is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer of all protected classes, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.
