Clinical research specialist Jobs in Springfield, IL

Salary : $2,966.67 - $3,263.33 Monthly

Location : Springfield, IL

Job Type : Principal Administrative

Job Number : 2400700

Department : Center for Clinical Research-SMS

Opening Date : 02 / 21 / 2025

Closing Date : Continuous

FLSA : Exempt

Bargaining Unit : N / A

Shift : Days

ExemptorNon_Exempt : Non-Exempt

Description

Provide operational support for clinical research and / or research activities in the Center for Clinical

Research (CCR) and Division of Vascular Surgery, as well as participate in research projects for

other Departments, as appropriate. This position requires strong interpersonal skills and a basic

understanding of the policies and the guidelines that govern clinical research activities.

Examples of Duties

I. Research : 100%

General

A. Assists the CCR Operational Leader and Division Chief of Vascular Surgery in

identifying research opportunities

B. Provides general support to CCR research staff, coordinators, and / or investigators.

C. Gathers pertinent research documentation (files, medical records, reports, films, etc) and

assists research coordinators and investigators to maintaining research data bases,

research source documents and case report forms.

D. May enter patient data into files and automated research databases.

• E. May collect, verify records, and maintain data on clinical activity and / or research;

prepares associated reports as required.

F. May assist in maintaining patient enrollment folders, consent forms, and supplies.

G. Develops and maintains a positive working relationship within the CCR, outside

department, hospital personnel, and outside agencies.

H. May perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

I. Contact research subjects to coordinate and schedule follow-up visits.

J. Provide follow-up to site monitors, IRB personnel, physicians regarding pertinent patient

information when necessary.

K. May be responsible for on call duties.

L. Attends mandatory CCR and School of medicine-required meetings, and other

workrelated educational programs.

M. Gather patients' related information for studies through hospital records; SIU medical

records; physician notes and records.

N. May perform periodic internal quality assurance audits of study related materials to

maintain site readiness for external audits

Clinical

A. May perform routine laboratory procedures and patients assessments

Development

A. Provides IRB regulatory support to residents and faculty, as directed, including but not

limited to preparation of IRB submission materials, development of informed consent

documents, maintenance of study approvals.

B. Assist or performs project-specific literature searches and / or literature reviews as the

directed by faculty.

C. May assist in preparing and submission of research abstracts and manuscripts for faculty

and resident research projects.

D. May assist faculty with the development of materials necessary for regional and / or

national presentation of research results.

E. May assist faculty with basic data analysis needs. Will facilitate statistical support needs

for projects using institutional and / or department level statisticians, as directed. F. May

assist faculty with submission of internal or external grant applications.

G. May order supplies and services required for clinical studies in accordance with the

budget and Department / University purchasing guidelines.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications :

1. Graduate of an accredited college with a minimum of a Bachelor's Degree.

2. Sensitive to the needs of underrepresented minority populations.

Desired Qualifications :

1. Must have interpersonal skills necessary to maintain cooperative working relationships with

CCR employees, physician faculty, and other research staff.

2. Must have basic computer skills and be proficient with software packages including, but not

limited to, MS Office (Access, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).

3. Must have analytical skills necessary in order to gather, organize, and tabulate data.

4. Knowledge of pharmaceutical and medical terminology.

5. Should possess a basic understanding of the policies and the guidelines that govern clinical research activities

Supplemental Information

If you require assistance, please contact the Office of Human Resources at or call 217-545-0223 Monday through Friday, 8 : 00am-4 : 30pm.

The mission of Southern Illinois University School of Medicine is to optimize the health of the people of central and southern Illinois through education, patient care, research and service to the community.

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Pre-employment background screenings required.

Paid time off : Includes 13 paid holidays per year. Accrual rates vary based on employment type and years of service

Paid sick time : Use for personal illness, doctor visits, or if your immediate family members fall ill

Health, Dental, and Life insurance

Optional life insurance : Your spouse and dependents can enroll in State term life and university-sponsored term life insurance.

Prescription : Plan participants enrolled in any state health plan have prescription drug benefits included in the coverage.

Long-term Disability Insurance

Flexible spending accounts : Optional, IRS tax-favored program that enables you to stretch medical expenses and dependent care dollars

Voluntary retirement accounts : Optional plans include the State of Illinois Deferred Compensation Plan (457) and Tax Deferred Annuity (403b).

Tuition Waiver / Tuition Reimbursement : Continue your graduate or undergraduate education with the help of tuition waivers or tuition reimbursement

Leaves of absence : Includes FMLA and Extended Sick Leave Benefits for qualified employees

Employee Assistance Program : Access free and confidential support, including counseling services, and information during difficult times

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