Northwestern University · 4 hours ago
Research Project Coordinator, General Internal Medicine
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$51K/yr - $73K/yr
3+ years expNorthwestern University is seeking a Research Project Coordinator for their General Internal Medicine department. The role involves managing daily operations of a biomedical or social-behavioral research study, overseeing study performance, and ensuring compliance with regulatory guidelines while supervising study staff.
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Responsibilities
Technical Leads execution & control of a biomedical &/or social science project or research study
Coordinates processing & analysis of data, conduct of experimental tests & procedures
Develops new &/or revised research methodologies
Ensures completion of study activities per protocol including recruitment
Ascertains pretreatment & eligibility requirements
Obtains informed consent
Registers participant with appropriate sponsor
Interviews & obtains medical & social histories
Collects data from medical records
Administers, schedules &/or scores tests
Administration Oversees & manages collection, maintenance, analysis & evaluation of data that will be used in grant submissions, presentations & publications
Ensures that information is entered correctly into databases
Assists PI in reviewing, analyzing, interpreting, summarizing, formatting, editing, & preparing tables, charts, graphs, progress & final reports, etc
Coordinates between sponsoring agencies, collaborating organizations &/or other research &/or educational institutions
Ensures that all study documents associated with current local, state, & federal regulatory guidelines, requirements, laws & research protocols are completed in a timely manner
Finance Manages lab/study budget & inventory including purchasing of supplies & services ensuring that they are necessary, reasonable & project related
Orders & maintains inventory of study supplies
Distributes intra-departmental charges
Negotiates with vendors, obtain quotes & arrange for demos of large equipment
Supervision Trains, directs, assigns duties to & supervises research staff, students, residents &/or fellows
Acts as a mentor in regard to education of junior coordinators
Miscellaneous•Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's or higher degree in a major such as social or health science or related; OR appropriate combination of education and experience and 3 years' research study or other relevant experience required; OR
Successful completion of a full course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a master's or higher degree in a major such as social or health science or related; OR appropriate combination of education and experience and 1 year research study or other relevant experience
Supervisory Or Project Management Experience Required
Must complete NU's IRB CITI training before interacting with any participants & must re-certify every 3 years
Preferred
Fluency in both English and Spanish
Action oriented - Willing or likely to take practical action to deal with a problem or situation
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
Initiative - Exhibits energy and desire to achieve; sets ambitious goals and acts decisively; takes action that no one has requested to improve or enhance job results and avoid problems
Meets deadlines - Displays consistency and success in adhering to deadlines
Multi-tasking - Demonstrates ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously
Organization - Plans, organizes and schedules in an efficient, productive manner; anticipates contingencies and pays attention to detail
Benefits
Meaningful, competitive, high-quality health care plans
Retirement benefits
Tuition discounts
Comprehensive programs and services to help you and your family navigate life’s challenges and opportunities
Flexible work arrangements
Programs to help you locate and pay for quality, affordable childcare and senior/adult care
Employee career development
Variety of tools and resources
Company
Northwestern University
Northwestern University is a private research and teaching university that offers academic programs across various fields of study. It is a sub-organization of Northwestern Athletics.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$98.02MKey Investors
National Peanut BoardAdvanced Research Projects Agency for HealthGRAMMY Museum
2024-10-30Grant
2024-10-04Grant· $34M
2023-11-28Grant· $0.02M
Leadership Team
Diego Klabjan
Professor
Henry Bienen
Interim President
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