Clinical Research Coordinator 2, Alzheimer’s Research

Department
 

BSD NEU – HAARC

About the Department
 

The Department of Neurology at The University of Chicago Medical Center has a great history and tradition, having made significant contributions to neurological training, clinical care, and the basic understanding of neurological disease. The Healthy Aging & Alzheimer’s Research Care (HAARC) Center, is a new multidisciplinary center at the University of Chicago focused on implementing research on aging, Alzheimer’s and related dementia research focused on optimizing knowledge, care, interventions, and quality of life. This at-will position is wholly or partially funded by contractual grant funding which is renewed under provisions set by the grantor of the contract. Employment will be contingent upon the continued receipt of these grant funds and satisfactory job performance.

Job Summary
 

The Communication Bridge Research Program at the Healthy Aging & Alzheimer’s Research Care (HAARC) Center, is seeking a Clinical Research Coordinator 2 to join our groundbreaking intervention study. This position will play a pivotal role in supporting the daily clinical trial activities and play a critical role in the conduct of the study. The Communication Bridge intervention aims to maximize communication participation and quality of life for people with Primary Progressive Aphasia (PPA) and their partners. PPA is a clinical dementia syndrome that impacts language and communication, it is caused by Alzheimer’s or other related neurodegenerative disease. This is a unique intervention delivered via telemedicine (video chat) and supported by a custom web application.

Responsibilities

• Manage the recruitment and scheduling of research subjects, including assisting in the development or modification of study protocols, data collection tools, and databases, while providing essential administrative support. Possess a foundational understanding of research techniques, regulatory policies and procedures, and the relevant scientific field.

• Coordinate all aspects of the study from initiation to conclusion, which encompasses the recruitment and screening of study subjects, obtaining informed consent, collecting research data, and ensuring strict adherence to protocol guidelines.

• Analyze and maintain research data, conduct comprehensive literature reviews, and contribute to the preparation of reports, manuscripts, and other pertinent documents.

• Provide support in training new coordinators to ensure seamless integration into the research team.

• Analyzes, facilitates and participates in the daily activities of multiple moderately complex clinical trials and performs all aspects of clinical data management, including patient data retrieval, referring MD office records, preparing clinical research charts, and participation in program audits.

• Solves a range of straightforward problems relating to the administration of the compliance, financial and other related aspects of a clinical study.

• 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 Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in social, biological or healthcare sciences.

Experience:

• Two years of clinical research experience working with adults who have aphasia or a related dementia syndrome.

Preferred Competencies

• Ability to train or teach others.

• Strong data management skills and attention to detail.

• Excellent time management and ability to prioritize work assignments.

• Strong communication skills (verbal and written). Excellent interpersonal skills.

• Adaptability to changing working situations and work assignments.

• Working knowledge of Good Clinical Practices.
   

Application Documents

• Resume/CV (required)

• Cover Letter (required)

When applying, the document(s) MUST  be 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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