What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinical Research Coordinator position at ENT Partners?
Clinical Research Coordinator
The Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC) provides support to the clinical research studies at Chicago ENT, a multispecialty medical practice specializing in ENT, allergy, asthma, immunology, and sleep medicine. The Clinical Research Coordinator works under the general direction of the PI and leadership within Chicago ENT, in accordance with established institutional policies and laboratory procedures. Additional responsibilities may include other tasks related to research based on the skills and interests of the candidate. Spanish fluency is preferred, but not necessary. Our department follows a hybrid work structure that fosters productivity, collaboration, and employee well-being. Working from the office is encouraged for tasks that require a high degree of collaboration. The salary for this role is $22-$25hr, with a significant bonus structure. The selected candidate will see additional compensation generated by these studies. The position is offered as a full or part-time position.
Responsibilities
- Aliquot and prepare experimental and clinical samples for freezing.
- Ensures accurate storage for all specimen types.
- Coordinates all aspects of conducting clinical trials including screening, enrollment, subject follow-up, completion of the case report form, and adverse event reports.
- Recruit and interview potential study patients with guidance from PI and other clinical research staff.
- Maintains accurate and complete documentation of signed informed consent, relevant IRB approvals, source documentation, Case Report Forms (CRF's), and study-related communication.
- Plans and coordinates patient schedule for study procedures, return visits, and study treatment schedules.
- Perform experiments, collect, analyze, and interpret data under the supervision of the PI or designee.
- Ensures Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) are implemented and documented in accordance with study sponsor, primary investigator, and regulatory agency specifications.
- Educates patients about study procedures to be performed, visit schedule, what to report between and during visits, and potential side effects.
- Protect patients and data confidentiality by ensuring security of research data and personal health information and compliance with federal regulations and sponsor protocols.
- Understand the IRB submission and review process and when and how to apply for IRB review, including facilitation of study initiation through meticulous and timely preparation of IRB submissions independently.
- Ensures compliance with federal regulations and institutional policies.
- Prepares for or participate in quality assurance audits conducted by study sponsors, federal agencies, or specially designated review groups.
- Participates in study-related documentation, such as protocol worksheets, procedural manuals, adverse event reports, institutional review board documents, or progress reports.
- Identify new studies for participation through communication with sponsors and independent research by the coordinator
- Performs other related work as needed.
Minimum Qualifications
Education :
Minimum requirements include vocational training, apprenticeships or the equivalent experience in a related field (not necessarily required to have a four-year degree).
Work Experience :
Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 1-5 years of work experience in a related job discipline. The salary for this role is $22-$25hr, with a significant bonus structure.
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Salary : $22 - $25
