Research Coordinator, Advocate Aurora Research Institute

About the role

Clinical and administrative coordination of sponsored clinical trials, research protocols/projects, and biospecimen collection studies.

Responsibilities

• Guides physicians, clinical staff, and research team members.
• Coordinates assigned research studies in collaboration with other team members and key stakeholders.
• Develops and implements educational plans to disseminate protocol/project information.
• Reviews protocol amendments and updates, research related orders, and study-specific workflows.
• Serves as Primary Research Coordinator on studies across multiple sites.
• Coaches and mentors research team members and other personnel.
• Aids in the implementation of educational training plans including orientation.
• Maintains competency in research computer applications.
• Attends and participates in educational programs, meetings, and assigned committees.
• Liaises between sponsor and investigators.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Biology, Health Science, or Nursing or related field.
• Typically requires 2 years of experience in Research.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Good Clinical Practices, International Conference of Harmonization, FDA Guidance documents, Department of Health and Human Services regulations, standard operating procedures.
• Ability to successfully conduct and manage a research study.
• Ability to mentor team members and prepare training plans.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, organizational and time management skills with ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Ability to problem solve and work independently with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Must be able to establish a good rapport with patients, investigators, and sponsors.
• Competency in using Electronic Medical Record (EMR), Microsoft Office Suite, and other computerized programs.

Skills

• Knowledgeable in research computer applications.
• Ability to attend and participate in educational programs, meetings, and assigned committees.

Benefits

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards, including:

• Compensation
• Premium pay
• Incentive pay
• Annual increases based on performance
• Benefits and well-being programs
• Health and welfare benefits
• Family benefits
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match
• Other financial wellness programs
• Education Assistance Program

Pay

$30.70 - $46.05

Schedule

Monday through Friday, business hours. Some evening and weekends may be required.