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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-Surgery


    Salary/Grade:
    EXS/5

    Target hiring range for this position will be between $49,850.00-$62,595 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:


    The Department of Surgery is seeking a strong research coordinator to lead project coordination, data collection, and analysis clinical trials and projects within the greater department.

    This position will support multiple Principal Investigators and surgical specialties.


    A prime focus of the role will be expanding clinical trial offerings within the Department, including facilitating study start-up and regulatory submissions (IRB).

    This position offers the opportunity for the research coordinator to intersect with both federal agencies, industry partners, and collaborating sites.

    The department offices are located on Northwestern University's beautiful Streeterville Campus in the heart of downtown Chicago. This position offers hybrid flexibility consistent with the larger Feinberg School of Medicine (FSM) policy.


    This role represents Northwestern University and it is a requirement to act as an ambassador on behalf of the research team(s) and institution.

    Thus, the incoming staff member is expected to have highest standards of professionalism and collegiality.

    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.
    • Coordinates processing & analysis of data, conduct of experimental tests & procedures
    • Manages implementation of study across multiple intervention sites.
    • Develops new &/or revised research methodologies.
    • Ensures development of study protocol and completion of study activities per protocol including recruitment.
    • Ascertains pretreatment & eligibility requirements.
    • Obtains informed consent.
    • Registers participant with appropriate sponsor.
    • Interviews & obtains medical & social histories.
    • Collects data from medical records.
    • Administers, schedules &/or scores tests.
    • Collects and ships laboratory and biological samples as required, obtains and maintains IATA certification
    Administration


    • Oversees & manages collection, maintenance, analysis & evaluation of data that will be used in grant submissions, presentations & publications.
    • Ensures that information is entered correctly into databases.
    • Assists PI in reviewing, analyzing, interpreting, summarizing, formatting, editing, & preparing tables, charts, graphs, progress & final reports, etc.
    • Coordinates between sponsoring agencies, collaborating organizations &/or other research &/or educational institutions.
    • Ensures that all study documents associated with current local, state, & federal regulatory guidelines, requirements, laws & research protocols are completed in a timely manner.
    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.)


    • Excellent time management skills and ability to multi-task and prioritize work
    • Strong organizational and planning skills
    • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
    • Ability to thrive in a collaborative environment
    • Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner
    • Takes independent actions to complete project-related tasks
    • Ability to multi-task and independently prioritize projects and issues
    • Capacity to function as autonomously within a non-technical team

    Preferred Qualifications:

    • 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 public health, social sciences or other health-related science; OR appropriate combination of education and experience
    • 3 years' research study or other relevant experience

    Preferred Competencies:
    (Skills, knowledge, and abilities)


    • Proven ability to improve processes and project quality
    • Demonstrated capacity to effectively negotiate with multiple parties
    • High level of knowledge on methods to solve conflicts

    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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