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Coordinates clinical trials and research protocols for the Cardiology department at Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital. Provides guidance to medical staff, manages study logistics from start-up to close-out, ensures regulatory compliance, and acts as a primary contact for sponsors and investigators.
Job Responsibility:
Performs clinical and administrative coordination of sponsored clinical trials, research protocols/projects, and biospecimen collection studies, as applicable
Provides guidance to physicians, clinical staff and research team members
Coordinates assigned research studies in collaboration with other team members and key stakeholders
Acts as a liaison between sponsor and investigators and as the primary protocol/project contact for team members and clinical staff
Plans, develops and implements educational plans to disseminate protocol/project information with research staff, investigators and clinical staff
Reviews protocol amendments and updates, research related orders, and study-specific workflows
Ensures that laboratory requirements are being met for specimen procurement, proper collection, processing and shipment of specimens
Serves as Primary Research Coordinator on studies across multiple sites guiding research team members involved in the study and coordinates and tracks research activities across sites
Coaches and mentors research team members and other personnel
Assist with implementation of educational training plans including orientation
Maintains competency in research computer applications
Attends and participates in educational programs, meetings, and assigned committees
Licensed nurses will utilize advanced assessment skills to identify patient care problems, provide professional nursing care to research patients and support Research Coordinators in performing nursing activities as needed
Requirements:
Bachelor's Degree in Biology, or Bachelor's Degree in Health Science, or Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent knowledge) in Nursing or related field
Typically requires 2 years of experience in Research
Knowledge of Good Clinical Practices, International Conference of Harmonization, FDA Guidance documents, Department of Health and Human Services regulations, standard operating procedures
Ability to successfully conduct and manage a research study
Ability to mentor team members and to prepare training plans
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, organizational and time management skills with ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
Ability to problem solve and work independently with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail
Must be able to establish a good rapport with patients, investigators and sponsors
Competency in using Electronic Medical Record (EMR), Microsoft Office Suite, and other computerized programs
Must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, reach above shoulders and twist throughout shift
Must have functional sight and hearing
Ability to function in a latex environment
May be exposed to mechanical, electrical, chemical, and radiation hazards as well as blood and body fluids on a continuous basis
therefore, protective clothing (i.e., gown, mask, goggles, gloves, etc.) must be worn as necessary
Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job
Position may require travel among sites and therefore there is exposure to road and weather conditions
What we offer:
Paid Time Off programs
Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program
Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job