The University of Chicago's Department of Pediatrics is seeking a Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC) 1 to support the Infectious Disease section. This role is crucial for managing and coordinating various clinical trials, particularly vaccine trials, ensuring accurate data collection, patient safety, and adherence to regulatory standards. The CRC 1 will contribute to the department's mission of improving child health through research and excellent clinical care.
Requirements
- Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Adobe Acrobat.
- Read and understand complex documents (e.g., clinical trials).
- Uses knowledge of clinical studies to coordinate the collection of analyzable clinical research data and/or samples.
Responsibilities
- Aliquot and prepares experimental and clinical samples for freezing.
- Ensures accurate storage for all specimen types, including blood and plasma samples.
- Coordinates all aspects of conducting clinical trials including screening, enrollment, subject follow-up, completion of the case report form, and adverse event reports.
- Maintains accurate and complete documentation of signed informed consent, relevant IRB approvals, source documentation, Case Report Forms (CRF's), and study-related communication.
- Plans and coordinates patient schedule for study procedures, return visits, and study treatment schedules.
- Performs experiments; collects, analyzes, and interprets data under the supervision of the PI or designee.
- Ensures standard operating procedures (SOP) are implemented and documented in accordance with study sponsor, primary investigator, and regulatory agency specifications.
Other
- Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.
- Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through < 2 years of work experience in a related job discipline.
- 1-year clinical research experience or relevant experience.
- Communicate in writing.
- Communicate orally.
