Research Coordinator
The University of Chicago

Department

BSD IPP - Connect

About the Department

The Institute for Population and Precision Health (IPPH), located in the Biological Sciences Division, integrates a wide spectrum of factors such as human health behaviors, environmental factors, social and economic factors, policies and genetic determinants of health, into studies focused on the treatment and prevention of disease, as well as the maintenance of wellness. Leveraging and integrating the University of Chicago's considerable institutional strength in population science with research spanning diverse fields such as genetic medicine, cancer epidemiology, microbiome, and epigenomics, the Institute will have the common goal of improving human health outcomes. Another major goal of the Institute will be to develop a new multidisciplinary training program to equip researchers with emerging tools and methods to conduct precision health research within a population health framework. Our faculty lead research projects in biostatistics, epidemiology and health services research and participate in interdisciplinary teams with faculty in other departments to address complex problems in health and healthcare, in our communities and around the globe.

Job Summary

The job compiles, documents, analyzes, and reports on moderately complex clinical studies. Provides input to support the administrative and operational decisions that impact clinical research conducted across the University.

Responsibilities

• Coordination and management quality control for observational and interventional, including both clinic and community-based studies, within the Institute for Population and Precision Health.
  
• This may include multi-institutional and some international studies, many of which are federally funded or funded by pharmaceutical sponsors.
  
• This may include oversight of the collection of clinical data, survey data, environmental data, and associated samples andbiospecimens.
  
• Coordination; Institutional Review Board (IRB) preparation; development of data collection instruments; assurance of implementation accuracy and study staff compliance; and continuous reporting on milestones, success, and challenges to study leadership.
  
• Assist with subject engagement, screening, recruitment, consent, data and specimen collection, and subject follow-up and retention activities.
  
• Monitor study participants, schedule, and conduct study-related procedures (eg. interviews, phlebotomies, and follow-ups) and establish data quality control checks).
  
• Work with the Scientific Directors and Research Manager in the planning, development, and evaluation of research.
  
• Coordination of data acquisition, entry, QC, and query response.
  
• Assist in the development of new projects and preparation of study reports, and manuscripts for publication.
  
• Assist in the preparation of presentations, media and curricular materials relating to research.
  
• Performs other related work as needed.
  
• Accountable for all tasks in moderately complex clinical studies.
  
• Assists with various professional, organizational, and operational tasks under moderate supervision.
  
• Facilitates and participates in the daily activities of moderately complex clinical studies and performs various activities including patient data retrieval, documenting clinical research records, and participation in program audits.
  
• Uses knowledge of clinical studies to coordinate the collection of analyzable clinical research data and/or samples with a limited to moderate degree of independence. Contributes to the problem solving on assigned clinical research studies and tasks.
  
• Performs other related work as needed.
  

Minimum Qualifications

Education:
Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.
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Work Experience:
Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 2-5 years of work experience in a related job discipline.
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Certifications:

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Preferred Competencies

• Ability to train others.
  
• Knowledge in relevant scientific fieldof nutrition research.
  
• Knowledge of research techniques of methods.
  
• Knowledge of regulatory policies and procedures.
  
• Excellent problem problem-solving skills and analytic skills.
  
• Attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.
  
• Verbal and written communication skills.
  
• Analytical skills.
  
• Problem-solving skills.
  
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office.
  
• Ability to offer leadership and management of frontline research staff.
  

Working Conditions

• Office, clinic, and community setting.
  

Application Documents

• Resume (required)
  
• Cover Letter (preferred)
  

When applying, the document(s) MUSTbe uploaded via the My Experience page, in the section titled Application Documents of the application.

Job Family

Research

Role Impact

Individual Contributor

FLSA Status

Exempt

Pay Frequency

Monthly

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Drug Test Required

Yes

Health Screen Required

Yes

Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required

No

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