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    Research Project Coordinator - Chicago, United States - Northwestern University

    Northwestern University
    Northwestern University Chicago, United States

    1 week ago

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    Description

    Department:
    MED-Obstetrics & Gynecology


    Salary/Grade:
    EXS/5

    The target hiring range for this position will be between $52,000 - $62,500 per year.

    Offered salary will be determined by the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.


    Job Summary:


    Manages daily operations of a biomedical &/or social-behavioral research study involving multidisciplinary teams of colleagues, sponsors & other external project stakeholders.

    Monitors study performance, analyzes & review results, & supervises development & implementation of new protocols.

    Assigns work & supervises study staff & reviews technical operations ensuring that all processes, protocols & procedures are quality controlled & functioning up to standards.

    Develops implements & administers budgets, grant & administrative procedures. May co-author scientific papers for presentation & publication & coordinates writing, submission & administration of grants.

    Ensures that all study activities are completed by strictly following Good Clinical Practices (GCP) & all current local, state, & federal laws, regulations, guidance, policy & procedure developed by the NU Institutional Review Board (IRB), Food & Drug Administration (FDA) Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), & the International Conference on Harmonization (ICH).


    The Simon Research Lab and the Center for Health Equity Transformation within the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology seek a full-time Research Project Coordinator to join a dynamic and fast-paced research environment.

    The Research Project Coordinator will support a cancer patient navigation program focused on increasing diversity in enrollment into NCI (National Cancer Institute) supported clinical trials.

    With the supervision of the Project Manager, the SUPPORT Navigator will work with patients who are eligible for participation in the SUPPORT trial as part of the Connecting Underrepresented Populations to Clinical Trials (CUSP2CT) program.

    SUPPORT Navigators are expected to be able to connect with and support CT referral at each NCORP (NCI's Community Oncology Research Program) site.

    This includes answering questions for potential participants, participating in ongoing training and problem solving with CT research team members on approaches to recruiting participants into CTs, addressing social determinants of health barriers, providing community oncology clinicians with CT referral prompts and up-to-date CT listings to help improve knowledge of specific trials for which their patients may be eligible, and connecting sites and participants to resources to support trial participation.

    The role requires an individual with excellent communication, organizational, and multitasking skills. The Research Project Coordinator should possess strong relationship building and problem-solving skills.

    The position requires an individual to be comfortable engaging with patients and healthcare providers and can easily adapt to a changing environment.


    Please Note:
    Supervisor provides objectives, deadlines and specific instructions only for new, difficult, and/or unusual work. Work is reviewed upon completion and only occasionally to verify technical accuracy and compliance with practice, policy, and procedures. EE informs supervisor of on-going progress and/or potentially controversial matters.


    Specific Responsibilities:
    Technical


    • Leads execution & control of a biomedical &/or social science project or research study.
    • Ensures completion of study activities per protocol including recruitment.
    • Ascertains pretreatment & eligibility requirements.
    • Obtains informed consent.
    • Registers participant with appropriate sponsor.
    • Administers, schedules &/or scores tests.
    Administration


    • Ensures that information is entered correctly into databases.
    Miscellaneous

    Performs other duties as assigned.


    Minimum Qualifications:

    • Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's or higher degree in a major such as social or health science or related; OR appropriate combination of education and experience and 3 years' research study or other relevant experience required; OR
    • Successful completion of a full course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a master's or higher degree in a major such as social or health science or related; OR appropriate combination of education and experience and 1 year research study or other relevant experience.
    • Supervisory or project management experience required.
    • Must complete NU's IRB CITI training before interacting with any participants & must re-certify every 3 years

    Minimum Competencies:
    (Skills, knowledge, and abilities.)


    • Interest and commitment to enhancing diversity, equity, and inclusion
    • Strong project coordination experience and proven ability to strategize, think operationally, organize, and implement research programs.
    • Excellent problem-solving and analytical thinking skills.
    • Excellent writing skills.
    • Excellent listening, communication, facilitation, and presentation skills.
    • Strong organizational skills & attention to detail.
    • Strong foundation in research methodology.
    • Track record in working successfully in diverse communities.
    • Proven ability to work in teams and foster collaborative environments.
    • Strong personal initiative and ability to work independently.
    • High degree of professionalism.

    Preferred Qualifications:

    • A master's degree in health science, social science, or education
    • Experience working with diverse groups and diverse research participants
    • Experience working on large collaborative projects and/or with teams that span multiple sites

    Preferred Competencies:
    (Skills, knowledge, and abilities)


    • Proficiency in multiple languages, Spanish preferred
    • Strong ability to multitask
    • Ability to work independently
    • Previous experience using REDCap

    Benefits:


    At Northwestern, we are proud to provide meaningful, competitive, high-quality health care plans, retirement benefits, tuition discounts and more Visit us at to learn more.


    Work-Life and Wellness:


    Northwestern offers comprehensive programs and services to help you and your family navigate life's challenges and opportunities, and adopt and maintain healthy lifestyles.


    We support flexible work arrangements where possible and programs to help you locate and pay for quality, affordable childcare and senior/adult care.

    Visit us at to learn more.


    Professional Growth & Development:
    Northwestern supports employee career development in all circumstances whether your workspace is on campus or at home.

    If you're interested in developing your professional potential or continuing your formal education, we offer a variety of tools and resources.

    Visit us at to learn more.


    Northwestern strongly recommends COVID-19 vaccinations and boosters for people who can obtain them as a critical tool for minimizing severe illness.

    More information can be found on the COVID-19 and Campus Updates webpage.


    The Northwestern campus sits on the traditional homelands of the people of the Council of Three Fires, the Ojibwe, Potawatomi, and Odawa as well as the Menominee, Miami and Ho-Chunk nations.

    We acknowledge and honor the original people of the land upon which Northwestern University stands, and the Native people who remain on this land today.

    Northwestern University is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer of all protected classes, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. Click for information on EEO is the Law.

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