Clinical Research Coordinator I

Department

BSD MED - Genetic Medicine - Gilad Research Staff

About the Department

The Section of Genetic Medicine continues to shape the future of personalized medicine with successful research programs focused on the quantitative genetic and genomic science. The Section provides extremely valuable collaborations with investigators in the Department of Medicine who are seeking to develop new and more powerful ways to identify genetic risk factors for common, complex disorders with almost immediate clinical application.

Job Summary

The laboratory of Dr. Yoav Gilad has an opening for a Clinical Research Coordinator I position at the Section of Genetic Medicine, University of Chicago. The Gilad Laboratory is a basic research group that focuses on understanding the genetic architecture of gene regulation and how gene regulatory differences affect complex traits in humans and other primates.

We are seeking an experienced Clinical Research Coordinator I to support the implementation of a research project involving patient tissue samples. Key responsibilities include assisting with patient recruitment for basic research studies, walking patients through the process of informed consent, storing and transporting blood samples from the hospital to the laboratory, and preparing samples for DNA extraction. The incumbent will also participate in the management of day-to-day operations of a basic research laboratory, developing and optimizing protocols, and maintaining detailed and accurate records of pertinent lab data.

This is an on-site, patient-facing, specialized researcher partnering with the Principal Investigator (PI) and under the direction of a departmental or lab research manager.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates and participates in the daily activities of moderately complex clinical studies and performs various activities including patient data retrieval, documenting clinical research records, and participation in program audits.

• Supports regulatory compliance efforts in accordance with governmental and departmental protocols. Implements, organizes and maintains regulatory compliance records.

• Coordinates with clinical staff to facilitate patient recruitment and informed consent.

• Collects, stores, and transfers samples from University of Chicago Medicine locations to the Gilad Laboratory.

• Develops procedures to ensure safety, security, quality, and accuracy of results.

• Solves complex problems relating to the administration of projects, including planning new procedures, adapting existing procedures to the needs of the project, and making significant contributions to methodology.

• Responds to email communications and other requests promptly and courteously.

• Collects and enters data.

• Maintains laboratory supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level, anticipating needed supplies, placing and expediting orders for supplies, verifying receipt of supplies.

• Maintains laboratory equipment performance by establishing quality standards; developing operations, quality, and troubleshooting procedures; ensuring staff compliance; certifying instrument performance; arranging equipment service and repair.

• Accountable for all tasks in basic clinical studies.

• Assists with various professional, organizational, and operational tasks under direct supervision.

• Performs other related work as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

Education:

Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.

Work Experience:

Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through < 2 years of work experience in a related job discipline.

Certifications:

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Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Competencies

• Oral and written communication.

• Condense complicated issues to simple summaries that can be understood by a variety of constituents.

• Develop and manage interpersonal relationships.

• Exercise absolute discretion regarding confidential matters.

• Follow written and/or verbal instructions.

• Give directions.

• Handle sensitive matters with tact and discretion.

• Handle stressful situations.

• Learn and develop skills.

• Maintain a high level of alertness.

• Pay attention to detail.

• Perform multiple tasks simultaneously.

• Prioritize work and meet deadlines.

• React effectively, quickly, calmly, and rationally during conflicts and emergencies.

• Train or teach others.

• Work effectively and collegially with little supervision or as member of a team.

• Work independently.

Application Documents

• Resume/CV (required)

• Cover Letter (required)

Job Family

Research

Role Impact

Individual Contributor

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Drug Test Required

Yes

Health Screen Required

Yes

Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required

No

Pay Rate Type

Salary

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FLSA Status

Exempt

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Pay Range

$50,000.00 - $65,000.00

The included pay rate or range represents the University’s good faith estimate of the possible compensation offer for this role at the time of posting.

Benefits Eligible

Yes

The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off. Information about the benefit offerings can be found in the Benefits Guidebook.

Posting Statement

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