Job Description

Location: Chicago, IL

Hospital: RUSH University Medical Center

Department: Int Med Infect Diseases-ResAdm

Work Type: Full Time (Total FTE between 0.9 and 1.0)

Shift: Shift 1

Work Schedule: 8 Hr (8:30:00 AM - 5:00:00 AM)

Travel Required - Must have a motor vehicle and valid Illinois driver's license

Summary:

The Epi Research Coordinator 3 coordinates multiple infectious diseases and epidemiologic research studies. The Epi Research Coordinator 3 acts as the operational supervisor for the study as well as performing related research activities, including collection of clinical samples, primary metadata collection, and extraction of data from electronic medical records. The Epi Research Coordinator 3 works in close partnership with the Principal Investigator (PI) to ensure the research is conducted in accordance with the study protocol, local, state, and federal guidelines related to epidemiologic/behavioral/translational research. Rush is one of 11 US CDC Epicenters for the Prevention of Healthcare Associated Infections, and the Epi Research Coordinator 3 will participate actively in the Epicenters program. Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.

Required Job Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree.

• Five years of general research experience with a minimum of five years coordinating Human Subjects research.

• Knowledge of Good Epidemiological Practice (GEP) and/or Good Clinical Practice (GCP).

• Strong knowledge in area of research.

• Strong analytical and organizational skills with a high attention to details.

• Basic computer skills including comfort with statistical, graphing and presentation software.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to collaborate and build rapport.

• Ability to interpret scientific literature and contribute to scholarly publications.

Preferred Job Qualifications:

• Master’s degree.

• Prior experience managing staff.

Responsibilities:

1. Responsible for operational aspects of the assigned studies including oversight of research staff.

2. Independently coordinates multiple large and/or complex research studies.

3. Oversees study start-up, initiation activities, protocol specific procedures, development of reports, data integrity, oversight of study equipment and supply needs, and study close-out.

4. Works closely with Principal Investigator (PI) and research team to develop and monitor study related Standard Operating Procedures for new and existing study protocols.

5. Responsible for data quality, organization, and adherence to GEP, and/or GCP and all federal, state, and local guidelines related to EPI/translational research.

6. Follows Federal and Rush guidelines in the collection of study data and/ other study related activities.

7. Assists the PI and/or research administration with the development of grant proposals and completion of reports.

8. May assist with data organization and analysis.

9. Directly oversees research staff. This includes scheduling, workload, training, performance feedback, employee reimbursements, and recommendations on employment decisions.

10. Uses discretion to resolve staffing and study issues including troubleshooting field issues when necessary.

11. Assists with Institutional Review Board assignments such as initial study approval, amendments, continuing reviews and study documents, along with other regulatory considerations.

12. Partners with the Department/Division to ensure appropriate budgets and billing systems are in place.

13. Stays current with industry trends and/or federal guidelines; summarizes and share relevant industry information during internal and external presentations.

14. Works closely with senior staff/faculty in resource planning, including coordination of shared study staff.

Rush is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

Position Epi Research Coordinator 3

Location US:IL:Chicago

Req ID 12425