Clinical Research Technician

Department
BSD CCC - Biofluids Core

*About The Department*
The University of Chicago 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 190 faculty members from twenty departments, with members currently being awarded over $47 million in total direct costs in peer-reviewed cancer research grants, and $28 million in non-peer-reviewed grants and contracts. The activities of the Center are broad and varied, including research, training and education, communications, fundraising, marketing, clinical trials management, and community outreach.

UCCCC has one of the largest cancer clinical trials programs in the country and in the Chicago area, with nearly 500 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 250 new trials each year and accrues approximately 900 participants to therapeutic trials each year.

*Job Summary*
The Clinical Research Technician will assist the Hematology/Oncology research team in adhering to protocol requirements. This exciting position is ideal for individuals seeking to gain direct patient experience in cancer clinical research and perform 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*

• Facilitates daily clinical research activities in IV Therapy to prevent issues and deviations related to missed or out-of-window electrocardiograms (ECGs) and blood draws.
• Performs patient kit cart reconciliation and participates in daily readiness calls.
• Processes, inventories, and ships patient specimens.
• Collects ECGs and transmits results to clinical trial sponsors.
• Maintains up-to-date and accurate usage logs of samples processed and ECG collections.
• Attends qualification and site initiation visits from study sponsors.
• Prepares for or participates in quality assurance audits conducted by study sponsors, federal agencies. or specially designated review groups.
• Participates in study-related documentation, including protocol worksheets, procedural manuals, adverse event reports, Institutional Review Board documents, and progress reports.
• Performs all tasks in moderately complex clinical studies.
• 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.

*Education:
Minimum Qualifications*
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:
Preferred Qualifications
Education:*

• Bachelor of Science degree in a related field.

*Experience:*

• Basic lab skills such as aliquoting and weighing specimens.

*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.

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
$ $28.85

The 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*
Yes

The 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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