Department
BSD DFI - Clinical Studies
About the Department
Job Summary
Responsibilities
Support all aspects of clinical trial operations, including participant screening, enrollment, follow-up, completion of case report forms, adverse event reporting, and protocol compliance.
Obtain in-person patient consent.
Transport patient specimens from the clinics or hospital units to the research laboratory.
Coordinate with couriers for sample collection from home to hospital.
Perform data entry and statistical analyses, including data collection, summary statistics, and sample collection metrics.
Assist in developing source documentation, subject and specimen tracking systems, and REDCap forms.
Call patients for survey completion and appointment reminders.
Support enrollment, data collection, specimen tracking, adverse event monitoring, and other assigned tasks in Phase 1 clinical trial.
Serve as a liaison between medical staff, university departments, and ancillary teams.
Maintain accurate, complete records, including signed consent forms, relevant IRB approvals, source documentation, case report forma, drug dispensing logs, and study communications.
Remain current with study protocols and internal SOPs.
Uphold high standards in clinical research practice and help foster accountability in the team.
Ensure compliance with federal regulations and institutional policies.
Accountable for all tasks in basic clinical studies.
Assists with various professional, organizational, and operational tasks under direct supervision.
Supports quality assurance reviews conducted by study sponsors, federal agencies, or specially designated review groups.
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:
Certifications:
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Preferred Qualifications
Education:
Bachelor’s degree.
Experience:
Prior experience coordinating multiple studies is strongly preferred.
Proficient in using computers, databases and Excel; familiarity with REDCap and EPIC is a plus.
Bilingual Spanish-speaking skills are advantageous.
Preferred Competencies
Ability to communicate clearly, tactfully, and courteously with patrons, patients, staff, faculty, students, and others.
Genuine interest in health disparities research.
Strong organizational skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Outstanding interpersonal skills.
Strong data management skills and meticulous attention to detail.
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe Acrobat.
Ability to perform basic statistical analyses.
Capable of reading and understanding complex documents, such as clinical trial protocols.
Skilled in managing competing demands with diplomacy and enthusiasm.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
Adaptable to changing working situations and assignments.
Exceptional time management skills.
Familiarity with IRB processes, study participant recruitment, and patient consent procedures.
Working Conditions
Physically capable of moderate physical activity to enroll subjects located in different buildings and to retrieve clinical specimens from various buildings on the university campus.
Application Documents
Resume (required)
Cover Letter (preferred)
When applying, the document(s) MUST be uploaded via the My Experience page, in the section titled Application Documents of the application.
Job Family
Role Impact
Scheduled Weekly Hours
Drug Test Required
Health Screen Required
Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required
Pay Rate Type
FLSA Status
Pay Range
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
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.
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