at Carle in Urbana, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Clinical Research Coordinator
+ Department: Research
+ Entity: Champaign-Urbana Service Area
+ Job Category: Research
+ Employment Type: Full – Time
+ Job ID: 41648
+ Experience Required: 1 – 3 Years
+ Education Required: Bachelors Degree
+ Shift: Day
+ Location: Urbana, IL
+ Usual Schedule: M-F 8a-5p
+ On Call Requirements: none
+ Work Location: Carle Foundation Hospital
+ Weekend Requirements: none
+ Holiday Requirements: none
Email a Friend Save Save Apply Now Position Summary: Carle Research is looking for a Clinical Research Coordinator to assist with ongoingefforts to identify genes associated with the connective tissue disorderhypermobile EDS (hEDS). Under the direction of Dr Christina Laukaitis(Principal Investigator), Carle is collaborating with Carle Illinois College ofMedicine/University of Illinois to gather and analyze data and biospecimenscollected from people with hEDS and other genetic connective tissue disorders.The primary duties of the Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC) will be tofacilitate and coordinate the daily activities of the research program,including scheduling and communicating with study participants, obtaininginformed consent, coordinating study procedures (including physical examinationand sample collection), drafting and maintaining regulatory documentation, andcoordinating efforts between multiple research teams. The CRC will work withthe PI to develop new protocols, design efficient clinical workflows, andfacilitate IRB submissions and reviews. The CRC will also enter study data intoand retrieve study data from research databases, including REDCap. There willbe ample opportunity for this position to work with other clinical departmentsand research programs at Carle. Qualifications: EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS Bachelor’sDegree Required, Master’s preferred (Biology, Psychology, or relevanthealth/physical science field) ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS+ Current SoCRA or ACRP certification a plus
SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE Data collection and management skills; REDCap experience a plus; competency inmedical terminology required; strong organizational, writing, and speakingskills required; able to collect, organize, and maintain detailed data;effective interpersonal communication skills; attention to detail; able to workindependently in a dynamic environment; understanding of all applicableresearch regulatory guidelines. Experience with basic statistical analysis aplus; prefer prior experience coordinating and managing complex clinicalresearch trials and investigator-initiated research. Essential Functions:+ Works in collaboration with the Principal Investigator (PI).
+ Assists Regulatory Specialist in maintaining regulatory documents.
+ Conducts protocol and feasibility evaluation.
+ Assesses patient population, recruitment and enrollment strategies.
+ Recruits and manages trial subjects to include screening patients for protocol eligibility, covering informed consent, screening and inclusion/exclusion of the subjects adhering to safety and compliance issues.
+ Performs and/or coordinates tissue processing and subject’s participation in clinical diagnostic procedures.
+ Assists with maintenance of research related inventories for approved studies.
+ Assists in accurate and timely data collection, collection of source documents documentation, data entry, and reporting.
+ Schedules, coordinates planning and participates in monitoring and auditing activities. Participates in required training and education programs.
+ Assists PI in development of materials and tools necessary to appropriately train individuals involved in the conduct of the study around issues related to but not limited to, protocol requirements, schedule of subject visits, execution of research plan.
+ Retains all study records in accordance with sponsor requirements. Maintains effective and timely communications with sponsor, research subjects and PI during the course of the study. Maintains documentation of training.
+ Provides a safe environment for patients, families, and clinical staff at all time through compliance with all federal, state, and professional regulatory standards.
+ Maintains strict patient confidentiality according to HIPAA regulations and applicable law. Reports instances of noncompliance to appropriate institutional oversight body.
+ Recognize potential obstacles and work to resolve them within set timelines.
+ Close-out of the clinical trial, contributing to research article, audit preparation, trial closure, communication with authorities and other disciplines involved, assisting in the final study report, completing financial obligations and archives study materials.
+ Statistical analysis of study data
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Carle Health participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. | For more information: human.resources@carle.com.Effective September 20, 2021, the COVID 19 vaccine is required for all new Carle Health team members. Requests for medical or religious exemption will be permitted.