• Job Description

  Req#: JR30322

  Department

  BSD MED - Center for Personalized Therapeutics - Research

  
  About the Department

  The Center for Personalized Therapeutics researches pharmacogenomics on two levels: Discovery and implementation. Clinical Research Coordinators work on an ongoing implementation project which provides a system for clinicians to use patients' genetic information when making medication decisions.

  
  Job Summary

  The Clinical Research Coordinator 1 is focused on a personalized medicine clinical research study. Responsibilities include interviewing and consenting subjects for participation, arranging collection of blood and buccal samples, data collection, data entry and data analysis. Other tasks include preparing summaries of data and related literature related to the current research, and help in the generation of reports, posters, abstracts, and articles related to the research project. These positions are a wonderful opportunity for those anticipating pursuing a degree in Medicine.

  Responsibilities

  • Screening, interviewing and consenting subjects for participation.

  • Arranging collection of blood and buccal samples, data collection, data entry and data analysis.

  • Other tasks include preparing summaries of data and related literature related to the current research, and help in the generation of reports, posters, abstracts, and articles related to the research project.

  • Accountable for all tasks in basic clinical studies.

  • 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:

  • Relevant research experience.

  • Knowledge of medical terminology/environment.

  Preferred Competencies

  • Knowledge of medical terminology/environment.

  • Ability to interact and communicate with clarity, tact, and courtesy with patrons, patients, staff, faculty, students, and others.

  • Ability to 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.

  • Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Adobe Acrobat.

  • Ability to read and understand complex documents (e.g., clinical trials).

  • Ability to handle competing demands with diplomacy and enthusiasm.

  • Ability to absorb large amounts of information quickly.

  • Adaptability to changing working situations and work assignments.

  Application Documents

  • Resume (required)

  • Cover Letter (required)

  
  When applying, the document(s) MUST be 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

  $50,000.00 - $65,000.00

  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 .

  
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  The University of Chicago is a private research university in Chicago, Illinois.

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