The Department of Neurology & Rehabilitation at the University of Illinois at Chicago is seeking to fill a Clinical Research Coordinator position.

The Clinical Research Coordinator manages and directs the coordination and timely handling of all components of clinical research protocols, including pre and post research activities, in and outside of the clinical setting. This position will develop and implement standards for research protocol management, policies, and procedures. Responsible for the implementation and conduct of multiple research projects. Coordinates comprehensive patient protocol treatment schedules to maintain compliance to protocol requirements. Develops and implements effective patient recruitment strategies. Oversees and participates in subject recruitment, screening, scheduling, testing, and data management for a multi-faceted investigation.

• Assist physicians and clinical staff in identification, recruitment and enrollment strategies of patients to increase enrollment and to meet clinical research protocols.
• Execute informed consent process and monitors patient status; Enroll participants into programs, explaining the research protocols to the clients and supporting family/friends, and obtain appropriate consent forms.
• Ensure that participant enrollment and research activities comply with established protocols, regulatory and monitoring agency standards, and grant sponsor guidelines.
• Participate in conducting surveys of participants and supporting family/friends.
• Collect and review client evaluations/assessments, surveys, and participant interviews to develop reports for the PI and appropriate agencies and grant sponsors. Evaluate data to determine project effectiveness.
• Assist investigators in preparing study data, literature reviews, analysis for meeting presentations and publications.
• Assist in establishing and coordinating the implementation of clinical research protocol priorities and organization structure.
• Notify and inform physicians, clinical/research staff, affiliates and grant sponsors of adverse events and protocol modifications, including their impact on the clinical research program.
• Coordinate the activation and maintenance of clinical protocols, including review and completion of submissions, amendments, and adverse event reports as required by the UIC Institutional Review Board (IRB), Protocol Review Committee and grant sponsors.
• Review laboratory and clinical procedures and evaluations regularly to ensure protocol compliance.
• Act as liaison between physicians, clinical staff and the UIC IRB office, grant sponsors and regulatory agencies to ensure priorities are clearly communicated and resources are allocated appropriately across multiple ongoing projects.
• Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

• A minimum of a Bachelor degree in health related field
• Certified Clinical Research Coordinator (CCRC) preferred.
• Phlebotomy certification preferred but not required.
• Experience in a clinical research setting, experience working with Federal Regulations and IRB’s preferred.
• Prior experience with medical terminology and procedures including electronic medical records and billing preferred.
• Experience working with Federal Regulations and IRB’s required. Ability to manage multiple tasks. Strong interpersonal skills. Requires excellent communication, organization, presentation and computer/pc skills.
• Knowledge of research protocols, principles and procedures; knowledge of aspects of clinical studies such as screening, interviewing; knowledge of experimental design, data management; oral and written communication skills; knowledge of ethics and regulatory procedures; ability to work as a member of a project team; knowledge of tasks required for research.

For fullest consideration for this position, submit a curriculum vitae and cover letter by Thursday, February 4, 2021 to Elizabeth Villagrana at nevilla@uic.edu

Any questions please contact Jeffrey A. Loeb, MD, PhD , Department Head c/o Terenda Jones, terenda@uic.edu for additional information.