Clinical Research Technician

Department

BSD CCC - Biofluids Core
About the Department

The University of Chicago Medicine Comprehensive Cancer Center (UCCCC) is an integral component of the Biological Sciences Division (BSD). The BSD is the largest of four Divisions of the University and includes the Pritzker School of Medicine. UCCCC administers four established scientific programs, and the NCI-sponsored Cancer Center Support Grant funds ten Shared Resources. The Comprehensive Cancer Center comprises over 200 faculty members from twenty departments, with members currently being awarded over $51million in total direct costs in peer-reviewed cancer research grants, and $24 million in non-peer-reviewed grants and contracts. The activities of the Center are broad and varied, including research, training and education, marketing andcommunications, fundraising, data analytics, clinical trials management, and community outreach and engagement.

The UCCCC has one of the largest cancer clinical trials programs in the country and in the Chicago area, with more than 450 adult and pediatric therapeutic trials actively accruing patients. Many of these studies are investigator-initiated, including Phase I or I/II trials, demonstrating UCCCC's commitment to translating basic research findings to the clinic through proof-of-principle and early-phase studies. UCCCC opens over 130 new trials each year and accrues approximately 800 participants to therapeutic trials each year.
Job Summary

The job provides technical research support for collecting, documenting, and reporting on moderately complex clinical studies. Provides input to support the administrative and operational tasks that impact clinical research conducted across the University.

The Clinical Research Specialist will assist the Hematology/Oncology research team in adhering to protocol requirements. This exciting position is perfect for someone interested in gaining direct patient experience in cancer clinical research and performing laboratory work in IV therapy.

This at-will position is wholly or partially funded by contractual grant funding which is renewed under provisions set by the grantor of the contract. Employment will be contingent upon the continued receipt of these grant funds and satisfactory job performance.

Responsibilities

• Schedules patient appointments. Reconciles PK schedule with sample collection kits; organizes kits.

• Tracks study deviations.

• Collects blood occasionally to support the nursing staff. Processes and ships patient specimens.

• Conducts ECGs and transmits results to clinical trial sponsors. Maintains up-to-date and accurate usage logs of samples processed and ECG collections.

• Organizes and inventories samples in ultralow temperature freezers. Assists with creating flow sheets according to instructions on study protocols and lab manuals.

• Attends qualification and site initiation visits from study sponsors.

• Helps train new team members.

• Participates in the daily activities of moderately complex clinical studies and performs various activities including patient data retrieval, documenting clinical research records, and participation in program audits. Contributes to the problem solving on assigned clinical research studies and tasks.

• Uses knowledge of clinical studies to coordinate the collection of analyzable clinical research data and/or samples.

• Performs other related work as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

Education:

Minimum requirements include vocational training, apprenticeships or the equivalent experience in related field (not typically required to have a four-year degree).
Work Experience:

Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 2-5 years of work experience in a related job discipline.
Certifications:

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Preferred Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor of Science in a related field.

Experience:

• Minimum requirements include basic lab skills such as aliquoting and weighing specimens, and computer skills (Word and Excel).

Preferred Competencies

• Ability to interact and communicate with clarity, tact, and courtesy with patrons, patients, staff, faculty, students, and others.

• Strong organizational skills.

• Excellent interpersonal skills.

• Strong data management skills and attention to detail.

• Knowledge of the Microsoft Suite, including Outlook.

• Ability to understand complex documents (e.g., clinical trials).

• Ability to handle competing demands with diplomacy and enthusiasm.

• Ability to absorb large amounts of information quickly.

• Adaptability to changing working situations and work assignments.

Working Conditions

• Ability to navigate the UChicago Campus as required by the Position.

• Normal laboratory environment.

Application Documents

• Resume (required)

• Cover letter (preferred)

When applying, the document(s) MUST be uploaded via the My Experience page, in the section titled Application Documents of the application.

Job Family

Research
Role Impact

Individual Contributor
Scheduled Weekly Hours

40
Drug Test Required

Yes
Health Screen Required

Yes
Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required

No
Pay Rate Type

Hourly​
FLSA Status

Non-Exempt​
Pay Range

$24.04 - $28.85The included pay rate or range represents the University’s good faith estimate of the possible compensation offer for this role at the time of posting.

Benefits Eligible

YesThe University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off. Information about the benefit offerings can be found in the Benefits Guidebook.

Posting Statement

The University of Chicago is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or expression, national or ethnic origin, shared ancestry, age, status as an individual with a disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see the University's Notice of Nondiscrimination.

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