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Department of Pediatrics
The Department of Pediatrics at the University of Illinois,
College of Medicine at Peoria (UICOMP),
located in Peoria, IL, is seeking 2 people for the position of Clinical Research Coordinator to manage and coordinate the timely handling of all components of clinical research protocols for the Department of Pediatrics in the College of Medicine, Peoria.
This includes pre and post research activities, internal and external to the clinical setting. The Clinical Research Coordinator is responsible for the implementation and conducting of multiple research projects. They coordinate comprehensive patient protocol treatment schedules to maintain compliance to protocol requirements. Additionally the Clinical Research Coordinator develops and implements effective patient recruitment strategies.  They also oversee and participate in subject recruitment, screening, scheduling, testing, and data management for multi-faceted investigations.
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in nursing, mental health, psychology, pharmaceutical sciences, social science or a related field required.  At least one-year experience in coordinating research required. 
Experience in a clinical research setting, experience working with Federal Regulations and IRB's required.  Knowledge of research protocols, principles and procedures; knowledge of aspects of clinical trials such as screening, interviewing, case reports forms; knowledge  of experimental design, mathematics,  statistics, computer applications and computer data management.   Strong verbal and written communication skills. 
Knowledge of a science such as biology or psychology; ability to identify, produce, organize, evaluate and interpret data.  Knowledge of ethics and regulatory procedures  (i.e. informed consent, IRB applications, data safety and monitoring plans) involved with clinical trials and other clinical research; ability to work as a member of a project team.  Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other related software.  Requires meticulous attention to detail and adherence to Standard Operating Practices. Ability to manage multiple tasks. Strong interpersonal and customer service skills. Requires excellent communication, organization, presentation and computer/pc skills.
State of Illinois benefits include tuition waivers for employees, discounted tuition for children of employees, generous paid time off, and excellent health, dental and vision insurance.
For fullest consideration, please apply by August 31, 2018 at the following link: https://jobs.uic.edu/job-board/job-details?jobID=100472.
UIC is an EOE/AA/M/F /Disabled/Veteran.  The University of IL may conduct background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer. Background checks will be performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act.
 

Job Responsibilities (Essential Duties)
• Assist in establishing and coordinating the implementation of clinical research protocol priorities and organization structure.
• Notify and inform physicians, clinical 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 Institutional Review Board (IRB) and grant sponsors.
• Review laboratory and clinical procedures and evaluations regularly to ensure protocol compliance.
• Communicate clinical information and work with stakeholders to create best practice tools.
• Assist physicians and clinical staff in identification, recruitment and enrollment strategies of patients to increase enrollment and to meet clinical research protocols.
• Analyze retention rates and formulates plans to retain participants.
• Coordinate outreach to and liaison with staff at schools, community clinics, science fairs, etc. to make research presentations and recruit new participants for various research projects.
• 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.
• Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

Minimum education and work experience
• Bachelors degree in nursing, mental health, psychology, pharmaceutical sciences, social science, or a related field required.
• Certified Clinical Research Coordinator (CCRC) preferred.
• At least one-year experience in coordinating research required. Experience in a clinical research setting, experience working with Federal Regulations and IRB’s required
• Prior experience with medical terminology and procedures including electronic medical records and billing preferred.
• Knowledge of research protocols, principles and procedures; knowledge of aspects of clinical trials such as screening, interviewing, case reports forms; knowledge of experimental design, mathematics, statistics, computer applications and computer data management. 
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of a science such as biology or psychology; ability to identify, produce, organize, evaluate and interpret data.
• Knowledge of ethics and regulatory procedures (i.e. informed consent, IRB applications, data safety and monitoring plans) involved with clinical trials and other clinical research; ability to work as a member of a project team.
• Knowledge of clinical tasks required for research (e.g. phlebotomy, centrifugation,) preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other related software.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks. Strong interpersonal and customer service skills. Requires excellent communication, organization, presentation and computer/pc skills.