Job DescriptionLocation: Chicago, ILHospital: RUSH University Medical CenterDepartment: Research Dept CONWork Type: Full Time (Total FTE between 0.9 and 1.0)Shift: Shift 1Work Schedule: 8 Hr (8:00:00 AM - 4:30:00 PM)Summary:The Epi Research Coordinator 2 coordinates moderately complex Epidemiological, Behavioral or Human Translational, or Population Health research studies and performs a variety of duties including the collection, compilation and documentation of research data, or assists in the coordination of more complex studies. The Coordinator 2 partners with other members of the research team to ensure the research is conducted in accordance with the study protocol, local, state, and federal. May provide guidance to other less experienced staff on the study team and be independently responsible for more complex aspects of studies. Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.Required Job Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in related field. Four years of general research experience with a minimum of three years coordinating Human Subjects research. Knowledge of Good Epidemiological Practice (GEP) and/or Good Clinical Practice (GCP). Knowledge of field of research. Strong analytical and organizational skills with a high attention to details. Field-specific computer skills including comfort with graphing and presentation software. Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to develop rapport with a diverse pool of research participants. Strong interpersonal and organizational skills and is detail-oriented. Ability to collaborate within multi-disciplinary team settings. Ability to work independently and make competent, experienced-based decisions. Availability to work evenings, overnight and weekends if called for under the study protocols.Preferred Job Qualifications: Master's degree in related field. Ability to interpret papers from scientific literature.Responsibilities:
Independently coordinates complex research studies conducted by Principal Investigator (PI). Activities may include study start-up, initiation activities, participant recruitment, enrollment, protocol specific procedures, report completion, maintenance of data integrity, participant compensation, forecast of study equipment and supply needs, and study close-out.
Works closely with PI and research team to develop study related Standard Operating Procedures for new and existing study protocols.
May assist with data organization and/or guided analysis.
Responsible for data quality and organization and ensures adherence to GEP, and/or GCP and federal, state, and local guidelines related to EPI/translational research. Follows Federal and Rush guidelines in the collection of study data and/ other study related activities.
May independently coordinate study team workload and training schedules to ensure optimal use of resources.
Serves as a resource to PIs, staff and department research administration.
Acts as study lead overseeing the work of less experienced staff and training new research staff.
Troubleshoots field issues when necessary. Uses discretion to resolve issues when unplanned events arise.
May consult and assist in hiring and training of new study team members.
May assist PI with aspects of grant proposals.
May assist with Institutional Review Board assignments such as initial study approval, amendments, continuing reviews and study documents, along with other regulatory considerations.
Rush is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.Position Epi Research Coordinator 2Location US:IL:ChicagoReq ID 11479
