Community-Based Research Coordinator

Department
 

BSD MED - Section Administrator: Gastroenterology - Asian Health Coalition-CID

About the Department
 

The University of Chicago Medicine’s Center for Asian Health Equity (CAHE) is the only research center in the Midwest to address the diverse health care needs of Asian Americans. The Center builds teams that span disciplines and sectors across the University and diverse Asian American communities to study Asian American health disparities, translate evidence into practical interventions, conduct public education, and use data to inform health policy. A vital part of the Center’s mission is its strong and sustained community engagement which happens primarily through our partnership with the Asian Health Coalition (AHC), a respected non-profit organization that hold partnerships with over 25 Asian American serving organizations across the Chicago metropolitan area. AHC and CAHE take investigate health disparities that disproportionally affect immigrant and refugee populations, taking a multidisciplinary and collaborative approach through a comprehensive program for research, health education, teaching, community engagement and information dissemination. Additionally, AHC and the Center elevate Asian American voices and enhance Asian American representation in conducting and participating in community-engaged research, fulfilling a critical need to improve the health of these underserved populations to advance health equity.

Job Summary
 

The Asian Health Coalition is seeking a highly motivated Community-based Research Coordinator to work closely with our Center researchers, and community-based organization partners to advance policy, system, and environmental strategies through evidence-based community interventions. The Community-based Research Manager will assist in recruiting, consenting and scheduling research subjects and development or amendment of study protocols. They will work with CHW staff to deliver and collect swab samples, monitor participant reactions/surveillance, and follow up with non-compliant participants. They will also work collaboratively with the team and collaborators, assist in development of data collection tools and ensure compliance with institutional, state, and federal regulatory policies, procedures, directives, and mandates. Collects and enters data and works with data manager and study team with preparation of reports, manuscripts and other documents. The candidate should have experience working with community-based organizations within diverse ethnic communities. Asian and/or African language skills and experience with immigrant and refugee communities would be an asset in this position.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates all aspects of conducting clinical trials including: screening, enrollment, subject follow-up, completion of the case report form, and adverse event reports. 

• Helps to maintain accurate and complete documentation of signed informed consent, relevant IRB approvals, source documentation, Case Report Forms (CRF's), vaccine dispensing logs, and study related communication.

• Plans and coordinates patient schedule for study procedures, return visits, and study treatment schedules. Ensures Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) are implemented and documented in accordance to study sponsor, primary investigator, and regulatory agency specifications.

• Educates patients about study procedures to be performed, visit schedule, what to report between and during visits, and potential side effects.

• Organizes and attends site visits from sponsors and other relevant study meetings.

• Assistance with the preparation of reports, manuscripts and other documents.

• Helps coordinate the work of research support staff and nurses.

• May assist in recruiting and scheduling research subjects; assisting with developing or amending study protocols; assisting with developing data collection tools; assisting with building databases; and providing general administrative support.

• Ensures the cultural competency and sensitivity of CAHE’s programming.

• Coordinates and may participate in quality assurance reviews conducted by study sponsors, federal agencies, or specially designated review groups.

• Analyzes study-related documentation, such as protocol worksheets, procedural manuals, adverse event reports, institutional review board documents, or progress reports.

• Performs other related work as needed.

Minimum Qualifications
 

Education:

Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.

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Work Experience:

Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through < 2 years of work experience in a related job discipline.

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Certifications:

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Preferred Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor's degree.

Experience:

• Program development, management, and expansion experience.

• Experience working with minority populations.

• Clinical trial experience.

Preferred Competencies

• Ability to participate in protocol review and clinical trials evaluations.

• Excellent interpersonal skills.

• Strong data management skills and attention to detail.

• Ability to handle competing demands with diplomacy and enthusiasm. 

• Excellent time management and ability to prioritize work assignments. 

• Ability to read and understand clinical trials protocols.

• Familiarity with medical terminology/environment.

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

• Strong organizational skills.

• Strong communication skills (verbal and written).

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

• Adaptability to changing working situations and work assignments.

• Highly proactive and flexible.

• Sensitivity to cultural and ethnic differences.

Application Documents

• Resume (required)

• Cover Letter (required)

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

FLSA Status
 

Exempt

Pay Frequency
 

Monthly

Scheduled Weekly Hours
 

40

Benefits Eligible
 

Yes

Requires Compliance with University Covid-19 Vaccination Requirement
 

Yes

Drug Test Required
 

Yes

Health Screen Required
 

Yes

Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required
 

No

Posting Statement
 

Employees must comply with the University’s COVID-19 vaccination requirements. More information about the requirements can be found on the University of Chicago Vaccination GoForward .
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