Job Title: Epi Research Coordinator 1
Department: College of Nursing
Shift: 1st
Specialty: Research
Job Number: 2023-1555
Date Posted: 05/01/2023
Position Type: Research
Job Qualifications:
Epi Research Coordinator 1 - Research Dept CON
Job Summary:
The EPI Research Coordinator 1 coordinates Epidemiological, Behavioral or Human Translational, or Population Health research studies and performs a variety of duties including the collection compilation and documentation of research data. The Coordinator 1 partners with other members of the research team to ensure the research is conducted in accordance with the study protocol, local, state, and federal guidelines related to epidemiologic/ behavioral/ translational research. Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.
Job Responsibilities:
Coordinates aspects of less complex research studies including, but not limited to, study start-up, initiation activities, participant recruitment, enrollment, completion of data collection, maintenance of data integrity, and study close-out.
Assists with the development of study related Standard Operating Procedures for new study protocols.
May assist in the collection of study data both through interviews and collecting samples or testing results as described by the study protocol.
May assist with preliminary data organization and/or guided analysis.
Primary participant contact for all study related questions and issues.
May help coordinate study team workload and training schedules to ensure optimal use of resources.
Follows Federal and Rush guidelines in the collection of study data and other study related activities.
Troubleshoots field issues when necessary. Uses discretion to resolve issues when unplanned events arise.
May assist with Institutional Review Board (IRB) assignments such as initial study approval, amendments, continuing reviews and updating study documents for IRB approval.
May assist PI with aspects of grant proposals.
May act as lead for less experienced Research Assistants, work-study students, interns and volunteers including orientation, training, and providing performance feedback.
Required Job Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree in related field.
Two years general research experience with two years working on Human Subjects research.
Demonstrate knowledge of Good Epidemiological Practice (GEP) and/or Good Clinical Practice (GCP).
Strong organizational skills.
Demonstrates basic computer skills.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to collaborate within multi-disciplinary team settings.
May require personal transportation to field location depending on assignment.
Ability to work independently.
Ability to develop and maintain effective relationships with a variety of stakeholders.
Availability to work evenings, overnight and weekends if called for under the study protocols.
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Company Highlights:
Ranked among the top academic medical centers in the country, Rush University Medical Center is an outstanding place to enhance your career. Everything we do centers on one goal: improving patient care.
The Association for the Accreditation of Human Research Protection Programs (AAHRPP) has awarded Rush full accreditation for three years. Rush is one of the first academic medical centers in Illinois to receive this accreditation.
As an academic medical center, Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, Illinois, is committed to advancing medical knowledge through research. Investigators at Rush are involved in more than 1,600 projects, including hundreds of clinical studies to test the effectiveness and safety of new therapies and medical devices, as well as to expand scientific and medical knowledge.
RUMC offers a competitive salary, outstanding benefits & the professional advantages of an environment that supports your development & recognizes your achievements.
Rush University is home to one of the first medical colleges in the Midwest and one of the nation's top-ranked nursing colleges, as well as graduate programs in allied health, health systems management and biomedical research.
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.