Epi Research Coordinator 1

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Bachelor's degree
 
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Location: Chicago, Illinois

Business Unit: Rush Medical Center

Hospital: Rush University Medical Center

Department: Preventive Medicine-Res Adm

Work Type: Full Time (Total FTE between 0. * and 1. 0)

Shift: Shift 1

Work Schedule: 8 Hr (8:30:00 AM - 5:00:00 PM)

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Pay Range: $21.61 - $30.53 per hour
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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.

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.
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.
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