Research Study Coordinator, Cardiology

Job Summary

Captures and analyzes data for biomedical & social-behavioral research studies under the supervision of the Principal Investigator (PI). Ensures compliance with Good Clinical Practices (GCP) and relevant regulations.

Specific Responsibilities

• Participates in research study planning and execution, including participant recruitment and retention.
• Obtains informed consent and administers tests/questionnaires according to protocols.
• Collects, compiles, and processes responses; extracts and analyzes data.
• Prepares reports for investigators and sponsors on recruitment status and other study data.
• Writes portions of grant applications and co-authors scientific papers.
• Collates mathematical results and prepares tables, charts, and graphs.
• Completes documents related to regulatory guidelines, requirements, laws, and research protocols.
• Processes payments for research participants and negotiates grant funding.
• Coordinates reimbursements for travel, consultant pay, and additional expenses.

Minimum Qualifications

• Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in a social or health science-related field or equivalent experience.
• Master’s degree in a social or health science-related field or equivalent experience.
• Completion of Northwestern University’s IRB CITI training and ongoing certification.

Minimum Competencies

• Ability to complete Northwestern Memorial Hospital Research Access Program requirements.
• Experience in clinical settings and/or clinical research.
• Judgment, decision-making, discretion, action-oriented, coachability, collaboration, collegiality, initiative, meets deadlines, multi-tasking, organization.

Benefits

Includes health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance; paid vacation and holidays; paid medical/sick and parental leave; tuition benefits; pre-tax and flex spending accounts; generous retirement savings options; and wellness programs. For more information, visit https://www.northwestern.edu/hr/benefits/index.html.

Work-Life and Wellness

Offers comprehensive programs and services for navigating life’s challenges and maintaining healthy lifestyles, including flexible work arrangements, childcare and senior/adult care assistance, and wellness programs. For more information, visit https://www.northwestern.edu/hr/benefits/work-life/index.html.

Professional Growth and Development

Supports employee career development through various tools and resources, including formal education opportunities. For more information, visit https://www.northwestern.edu/hr/learning/index.html.

Pay

Target hiring range: $19.89 - 27.97 per hour. Offered salary determined by education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, internal equity, and market data.

Benefits Package

Visit https://www.northwestern.edu/hr/benefits/index.html for a comprehensive overview of available benefits.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Northwestern University is committed to providing equal opportunity employment and does not discriminate on the basis of protected characteristics, including disability and veteran status. For more information, view the university’s non-discrimination statement and contact the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX Compliance.