Clinical Research Coordinator 2 - Hematology/Oncology

About the role

The Clinical Research Coordinator 2-Hematology/Oncology (CRC2) is a specialized researcher who partners with the clinical Principal Investigator (PI) and under the direction of a departmental or lab research manager. They support, facilitate, and coordinate the daily clinical trial activities and play a critical role in the conduct of the study.

Responsibilities

• Manages all aspects of conducting clinical trials including screening, enrollment, subject follow-up, completion of the case report form, and adverse event reports.
• Recruits and interviews potential study patients with guidance from PI and other clinical research staff.
• Collections, processes, ships and stores specimens to appropriate laboratory according to established aseptic techniques.
• Identifies and explains the responsibilities of principal investigators, research team members, sponsors, contract research organizations (CROs), and regulatory authorities related to the conduct of a clinical trial.
• Captures and maintains accurate and complete records which may include, but are not limited to, signed informed consent, relevant IRB approvals, source documentation, Case Report Forms (CRF's), drug dispensing logs, and study related communication.
• Ensures Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) are implemented and documented in accordance to study sponsor, primary investigator, and regulatory agency specifications.
• May prepare and maintain protocol submissions and revisions.
• Assists in the training of new or backup coordinators.
• 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.
• Solves a range of straightforward problems relating to the administration of the compliance, financial and other related aspects of a clinical study.

Requirements

Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field and 2-5 years of work experience in a related job discipline. Bachelors degree preferred.

Qualifications

• Aware of safety hazards and take appropriate precautions.
• Comprehend technical documents.
• Create and deliver presentations.

Skills

• Communicate in writing.
• Communicate orally.
• Condense complicated issues to simple summaries that can be understood by a variety of constituents.
• Develop and manage interpersonal relationships.
• Exercise absolute discretion regarding confidential matters.
• Follow written and/or verbal instructions.
• Give directions.
• Handle sensitive matters with tact and discretion.
• Handle stressful situations.
• Learn and develop skills.
• Maintain a high level of alertness.
• Perform multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Prioritize work and meet deadlines.
• React effectively, quickly, calmly, and rationally during conflicts and emergencies.
• Train or teach others.
• Work effectively and collegially with little supervision or as member of a team.
• Work independently.

Benefits

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.