BSD MED - Hematology and Oncology - Wesevich Research Staff
About the Department
The Section of Hematology/Oncology at the University of Chicago is one of the largest subspecialty sections in the Department of Medicine. It is comprised of over 40 full faculty members, 21 fellows, and a professional staff of over 180 full- or part-time employees who are devoted to a mission of excellence in research, patient care and education.
Job Summary
The Clinical Research Coordinator 1 (CRC1) will assist the principal investigator (PI) and research team with hematology/oncology clinical trials, particularly those related to adolescents and young adults with hematologic malignancies. This will primarily consist of screening and enrolling patients for trials, as well as study logistics, randomization, data collection, and data entry into REDCap. Some skills with statistical software are preferred.
Responsibilities
Screen and enrolls patients.
Communicate with adolescent/young adult oncology clinical team and community partners.
Coordinate lab testing as needed for consented patients.
Participate in weekly lab meetings.
Lead monthly study team meetings.
Present research updates in weekly lab meetings.
Collect data electronically and on paper.
Enter data into REDCap database.
Coordinate and may participate in quality assurance reviews conducted by study sponsors, federal agencies, or specially designated review groups.
Work in person five days per week (Mon-Fri).
Analyze study-related documentation, such as protocol worksheets, procedural manuals, adverse event reports, institutional review board documents, or progress reports.
Assists with various professional, organizational, and operational tasks under direct supervision.
Uses knowledge of clinical studies to coordinate the collection of analyzable clinical research data and/or samples.
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
Certifications:
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Preferred Qualifications
Education:
Bachelor's degree.
Experience:
Knowledge of medical terminology/environment.
Technical Skills or Knowledge:
Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Qualtrics, Stata, SAS, or R, Epic and REDCap.
Preferred Competencies
Interact and communicate with clarity, tact, and courtesy with patrons, patients, staff, faculty, students, and others.
Communicate with tact and diplomacy.
Strong organizational skills.
Strong communication skills, verbal and written.
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Strong data management skills and attention to detail.
Handle competing demands with diplomacy and enthusiasm.
Absorb large amounts of information quickly.
Adaptability to changing working situations and work assignments.
Quantitative and/or qualitative analysis skills.
Application Documents
Resume/CV (required)
Cover Letter (required)
When applying, the document(s) MUSTbe uploaded via the My Experience page, in the section titled Application Documents of the application.
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
FLSA Status
Exempt
Pay Range
$52,000.00 - $62,000.00 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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