Position Summary
This position manages and coordinates the timely handling of all components of clinical research protocols, including pre and post research activities, internal and external to the clinical setting. Responsible for the implementation and conducting of multiple research projects. Coordinates comprehensive patient protocol treatment schedules to maintain compliance with protocol requirements. Develops effective patient recruitment strategies. Oversees and participates in subject recruitment, screening, scheduling, assessment, and data management for a multi-faceted investigation.
Duties & Responsibilities

Conducts structured clinical interviews and assessments of patients in research protocols. Assist in the establishment and coordination of clinical research protocols and organizational structure. Coordinate the activation and maintenance of clinical protocols, including review and completion of submissions, amendments, and adverse event reports as required by the UIC Institutional Review Board (IRB) and grant sponsors. Review laboratory and clinic procedures and evaluations regularly to ensure protocol compliance. Act as a liaison between staff and the UIC IRB office, grant sponsors, and regulatory agencies to ensure priorities are clearly communicated and resources are allocated appropriately across ongoing projects. Assist the Primary Investigator in the identification, recruitment, and enrollment of patients to meet clinical research protocol requirements. Execute informed consent process and monitor patient status; enroll patients into research studies, explain the studies to the patients and obtain/document proper informed consent. Ensure that patient enrollment and research activities comply with the established protocols, regulatory and monitoring agency standards, and grant sponsor guidelines. Assist investigator in organizing study data for grant progress reports, analysis for meeting presentations and publications.

Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.