Clinical Research Coordinator, Intervention Study- Psychiatry

Job Summary: 

This position manages and coordinates the timely handling of all components of clinical research protocols, including pre and post research activities, internal and external to the clinical setting. Responsible for the implementation and conducting of multiple research projects. Coordinates comprehensive patient protocol treatment schedules to maintain compliance to protocol requirements. Develops effective patient recruitment strategies. Oversees and participates in subject recruitment, screening, scheduling, assessment and data management for a multi-faceted investigation. 

Conduct structured clinical interviews and assessments of patients in research protocols. Assist in the establishment and coordination of clinical research protocols and organizational structure.  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) and grant sponsors. Review laboratory and clinic procedures and evaluations regularly to ensure protocol compliance. Act as a liaison between staff and the UIC IRB office, grant sponsors, and regulatory agencies to ensure priorities are clearly communicated and resources are allocated appropriately across ongoing projects.

Assist the Primary Investigator in the identification, recruitment, and enrollment of patients to meet clinical research protocol requirements. Execute informed consent process and monitor patient status; enroll patients into research studies, explain the studies to the patients and obtain/document proper informed consent. Ensure that patient enrollment and research activities comply with the established protocols, regulatory and monitoring agency standards, and grant sponsor guidelines. Assist investigator in organizing study data for grant progress reports, analysis for meeting

presentations and publications.

Bachelor’s degree in psychology or social work required, Master’s degree preferred.

At least one year experience in a research discipline involving clinical contact with research subjects required. Experience in a clinical research setting, experience working with Federal Regulations and IRB’s required. Ability to manage multiple tasks.  Strong interpersonal and customer service skills. Requires excellent communication, organization, presentation and computer/pc skills. Knowledge of research protocols, principles and procedures; knowledge of aspects of clinical trials such as screening, interviewing, knowledge of computer data management; knowledge of ethics and regulatory procedures (i.e. informed consent process, data safety and monitoring plans, principles of data collection and documentation) involved with clinical trials and other clinical research; ability to work as a member of a project team. 

For full consideration send CV/resume, along with three (3) references to: uic job board and reference Job Number 126867.  

The University of Illinois at Chicago is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Minorities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.