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BSD MED - Endocrinology - Kovler Research Staff

About the Department

Established in July 2006, the Kovler Diabetes Center has had a significant impact in the diabetes community at the local, regional, and national levels. Together, Director, Louis Philipson, MD, PhD, FACP and Executive Director, Peggy Hasenauer, MS, RN, along with support of other faculty in the Section of Endocrinology, have grown the Center\'s staff and faculty to support ambitious clinical research, and further expand the comprehensive care model at UChicago Medicine. The Kovler Diabetes Center builds on more than a century of University of Chicago contributions to diabetes care and research by:

Delivering state-of-the-art comprehensive care, tailored to the needs of individual patients of all ages.

Conducting leading-edge research into the causes of diabetes and new breakthrough treatments.

Partnering with underserved populations to offer new hope to the communities hardest hit by diabetes, specifically here on Chicago\'s South Side.

Disseminating the latest advances in diabetes care worldwide through intensive outreach and education.

Job Summary

The Clinical Research Coordinator 1 (CRC1) will provide critical support to the Kovler Diabetes Center and the faculty of the Section of Endocrinology within the Biological Sciences Division. The CRC will be involved in coordinating all aspects of assigned projects under the supervision of the Center\'s Research Director and faculty PIs. In particular, this role will directly support our diabetes and genetics research portfolio, including studies such as the Rare and Atypical Diabetes Network (RADIANT - www.atypicaldiabetesnetwork.org) and studies of monogenic diabetes (www.monogenicdiabetes.org).

As our Center\'s research portfolio continues to grow, this CRC1 will also be tasked with establishing ways to better integrate science communications into our research protocols and practices. Many of our studies follow participants for an extended period, and we actively seek to engage participants throughout the research process. This CRC1 will work alongside our Program Manager to develop community-based engagement, recruitment, and retention approaches to elevate the scientifically rigorous and socially relevant research we conduct.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates all aspects of conducting research studies including: screening, consenting, enrollment, participant follow-up, completion of relevant documents such as case report forms, and adverse event reports.
• Maintains accurate and complete documentation of signed informed consent, relevant IRB approvals, source documentation, Case Report Forms (CRFs), and study related communication.
• Plans and coordinates participant schedule for study procedures.
• Ensures Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) are implemented and documented in accordance to study sponsor, primary investigator, and regulatory agency specifications.
• Prepares and maintains protocol submissions and revisions.
• Educates participants about study procedures to be performed.
• Performs assessments at visits and monitors for adverse events.
• Organizes and attends relevant study meetings.
• Recruit and interview potential study participants. Obtain, possess, and transport specimens to appropriate laboratory according to established aseptic techniques.
• Analyzes study-related documentation, such as protocol worksheets, procedural manuals, adverse event reports, institutional review board documents, or progress reports.
• Develops and deploys cross-channel strategy for communicating research and programming of Center-affiliated faculty with diverse audiences including dia etes professionals, prospective participants, and community members.
• Distills complex research papers in a variety of areas into sets of clear and concise main points to be shared with a wide audience.
• Solves moderate to complex problems related to the writing, preparation, and/or delivery of information from or about the Center\'s research under supervision of the Program Manger.
• Produce written stories about research developments and research participant experience to spread awareness of the Center\'s research portfolio. This may include short-form articles and long-form academic papers.
• Support evening and weekend events for when research support is requested on site by community partners.
• Accountable for all tasks in basic clinical studies.
• Assists with various professional, organizational, and operational tasks under direct supervision.
• Performs other related work as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

Education:

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

Work Experience:

Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through

Certifications:

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