Department: MED-Endocrinology

Salary/Grade: RES/

Job Summary:

The Division of Endocrinology is seeking a full-time Clinical Research Associate for an exciting, expanded role in cutting-edge diabetes research. This position is 100% supported by funding from federal and non-profit organizations, under the supervision of Dr. Amisha Wallia.

The Clinical Research Associate role will be responsible for managing research-related activities for both epidemiological and novel interventional studies in diabetes (Type 1, with opportunities in Type 2), Under direction of the PI, assists in performing biomedical research. This may involve recruiting subjects for studies, preparation and submission of IRB regulatory materials, preparation and submission of OSR documents, administering tests &/or questionnaires; collecting, compiling, tabulating &/or processing responses; gathering information; &/or assisting in the preparation of material for inclusion in reports.The candidate will need to ensure that all study activities are completed by strictly following Good Clinical Practices (GCP) and all current local, state, and federal laws, regulations, guidance, policy & procedure developed by the Northwestern University Institutional Review Board (IRB), Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), and the International Conference on Harmonization (ICH).

This hybrid position is located on the Northwestern University Chicago Campus with one day per week remote or flexible hours. Please include a cover letter detailing relevant experience and interest with clinical research.

Please note: Working environment may include an ambulatory clinic &/or hospital setting.

Specific Responsibilities:

* Recruits research subjects for clinical studies; provides list to check in area of subjects who will be coming in that day; may bring subjects into exam rooms; Provides all necessary support during studies. May administer informed consent.

* Assists PI and other investigators in preparation and submission of IRB regulatory materials, preparation and submission of OSR documents (including consent forms), maintenance of records according to all regulations.

* Assists research coordinator in collecting, compiling, tabulating &/or processing responses; gathering information; &/or assisting in the preparation of material for inclusion in reports and journals. Assists with submission to journals.

* Assists with processing subject reimbursement materials.

* Assists PI with other mandatory regulatory and compliance areas such as ct.gov.

Miscellaneous

Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

* Master's degree or higher in a related field.

Minimum Competencies: (Skills, knowledge, and abilities.)

* Ability to successfully complete the requirements of the Northwestern Memorial Hospital Research Access Program.

* Coachability - Receptive to feedback, willing to learn, embracing continuous improvement.

* Collaboration - Facilitates open and effective communication, cooperation and teamwork within and outside of one's own team.

* Collegiality - Helpful, respectful, approachable; builds strong working relationships and a positive work environment.

* Multi-tasking - Demonstrates ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously.

* Critical & analytical thinking - Uses logic and reason to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.

* Ability to successfully navigate and use enterprise systems/databases, Microsoft Office software (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, & Word), and Internet browsers.

Preferred Qualifications:

* Clinical training, i.e., registered dietician, registered nurse, &/or advanced practice provider.

* Prior working experience involving observational &/or interventional clinical research.

* Prior working experience involving direct clinical care for persons living with diabetes.

* Compliance training, i.e., Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI), Good Clinical Practice (GCP), &/or Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).

Preferred Competencies: (Skills, knowledge, and abilities)

* Knowledge of medical terminology, at an advanced level.

* Knowledge of Institutional Review Board (IRB) and clinical trial regulatory requirements.

* Knowledge of electronic medical record systems.

* Skill/ability to handle specimen processing, at a basic skills level.

Benefits:

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