Location: Chicago, IL
Hospital: RUSH University Medical Center
Department: Int Med Infect Diseases-ResAdm
Work Type: Full Time (Total FTE between 0.9 and 1.0)
Shift: Shift 1
Work Schedule: 8 Hr (8:30:00 AM - 5:00:00 AM)
Summary:
The EPI Research Coordinator 3 may coordinate either multiple studies or a single very complex Epidemiological, Behavioral or Human Translational, or Population Health research study. Act as the operational supervisor for the study as well as performing related research activities. The Coordinator 3 works in close partnership with the Principal Investigator (PI) to ensure the research is conducted in accordance with the study protocol, local, state, and federal guidelines related to epidemiologic/behavioral/translational research. Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.
Other information:
Required Job Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree.
• Five years of general research experience with a minimum of five years coordinating Human Subjects research.
• Knowledge of Good Epidemiological Practice (GEP) and/or Good Clinical Practice (GCP).
• Strong knowledge in area of research.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills with a high attention to details.
• Basic computer skills including comfort with statistical, graphing and presentation software.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate and build rapport.
• Ability to interpret scientific literature and contribute to scholarly publications.
Preferred Job Qualifications:
• Master’s degree.
• Prior experience managing staff.
Responsibilities:
1. Responsible for operational aspects of the assigned studies including oversight of research staff.
2. Independently coordinates multiple large and/or complex research studies.
3. Oversees study start-up, initiation activities, protocol specific procedures, development of reports, data integrity, oversight of study equipment and supply needs, and study close-out.
4. Works closely with Principal Investigator (PI) and research team to develop and monitor study related Standard Operating Procedures for new and existing study protocols.
5. Responsible for data quality, organization, and adherence to GEP, and/or GCP and all federal, state, and local guidelines related to EPI/translational research.
6. Follows Federal and Rush guidelines in the collection of study data and/ other study related activities.
7. Assists the PI and/or research administration with the development of grant proposals and completion of reports.
8. May assist with data organization and analysis.
9. Directly oversees research staff. This includes scheduling, workload, training, performance feedback, employee reimbursements, and recommendations on employment decisions.
10. Uses discretion to resolve staffing and study issues including troubleshooting field issues when necessary.
11. Assists with Institutional Review Board assignments such as initial study approval, amendments, continuing reviews and study documents, along with other regulatory considerations.
12. Partners with the Department/Division to ensure appropriate budgets and billing systems are in place.
13. Stays current with industry trends and/or federal guidelines; summarizes and share relevant industry information during internal and external presentations.
14. Works closely with senior staff/faculty in resource planning, including coordination of shared study staff.
Rush is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.
