Clinical Research Coordinator II - Bridge Unit

About the Department

The Office of Clinical Research (OCR) was created to further the research missions of the University of Chicago Biological Sciences Division and the University of Chicago Medical Center. The office’s mission is to catalyze clinical research by providing expertise, resources, infrastructure, and systems that facilitate clinical research operations and enable collaboration across the enterprise while promoting compliance and human subject protection.

The OCR is supported by five service units:
Human Subject Protection (IRB);
Research Compliance;
Clinical Research Operational Excellence;
Clinical Research Incubation; and Clinical Trial Finance.

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. The OCR Research Incubation unit provides expertise, infrastructure, staff onboarding, staff training, project management, and staff management for research units in the growth and maintenance stages.

• Participate in the coordination and conduct of complex clinical research studies and ensure compliance with federal and institutional regulations.
• Prepare, submit, and assist investigators with multiple levels of research documentation (IRB submissions, educational materials, reports, grant renewal reports, and study forms).
• Act as a liaison with clinical staff, university departments, ancillary departments, and/or satellite facilities.
• Maintain working knowledge of current protocols and internal SOPs.
• Develop standard work to support efficient workflows.
• Be accountable for high standards of clinical research practice and assist in the development of accountability in others.
• Follow procedures, maintain records, track progress, and respond to data queries in a timely manner.
• Accountable for all tasks in moderately complex clinical studies.
• Assist with various professional, organizational, and operational tasks under moderate supervision.
• Perform other related work as needed.

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

• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s degree.
• Experience:
  
  Knowledge of medical terminology/environment.
• Certifications:
  
  None specified.

• Ability to interact and communicate with clarity, tact, and courtesy with patrons, patients, staff, faculty, students, and others.
• Ability to communicate with tact and diplomacy.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Strong data management skills and attention to detail.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Adobe Acrobat.
• Ability to understand complex documents (e.g., clinical trials).
• Ability to handle competing demands with diplomacy and enthusiasm.
• Ability to absorb large amounts of information quickly.
• Adaptability to changing working situations and assignments.

Onsite – Indirect patient contact.

Benefits eligible. The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off. Information about the benefit offerings can be found in the Benefits Guidebook.

The University of Chicago is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or expression, national or ethnic origin, shared ancestry, age, status as an individual with a disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see the University's Notice of Nondiscrimination.

Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call 773‑702‑5800 or submit a request via Applicant Inquiry Form. All offers of employment are contingent upon a background check that includes a review of conviction history. A conviction does not automatically preclude University employment. Rather, the University considers conviction information on a case‑by‑case basis and assesses the nature of the offense, the circumstances surrounding it, the proximity in time of the conviction, and its relevance to the position.