| Location: Chicago, IL Job Description: Conduct comprehensive clinical research assessments, including cognitive and neurological evaluations, for research participants. Perform medical history reviews, physical examinations, and administer diagnostic and cognitive assessments for research participants. Oversee and manage participants in clinical research studies, including screening, enrollment, and follow-up visits. Collaborate with principal investigators to ensure adherence to clinical research protocols and regulatory compliance. Educates participants and care partners about study procedures to be performed, visit schedule, what to report between and during visits, and the risks and benefits of the procedures. Monitor and manage adverse events and report findings to the principal investigator and regulatory team. Assist in data collection, documentation, and interpretation of study results. May support the development of research protocols and contribute to manuscript preparation and presentations. Perform blood draws, process biological samples, and coordinate with laboratory teams for specimen handling and analysis. Protect participantsâ™ data confidentiality by ensuring the security of research data and personal health information and compliance with federal regulations and sponsor protocols. Plays a critical role in ensuring compliance with the study protocol, Federal guidelines, local guidelines, and in accordance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP). Prepares for 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. Stay current with emerging research and advancements in Alzheimerâ™s and dementia care. Evaluates goals and outcomes taking into account the benefit-versus-burden, safety, quality, and cost-effectiveness for the patient, family and the organization. Develops diagnostic strategies and therapeutic interventions needed to achieve the goals and outcomes of the patientâ™s plan of care. Performs other related work as needed.
Preferred Qualifications Experience: Preferred CompetenciesStrong understanding of Alzheimerâ™s disease and related neurodegenerative dementia syndromes. Excellent organizational, communication skills, both verbal and written. Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a research team. Ability to comprehend technical documents. Ability to handle sensitive matters with tact and discretion. Ability to handle stressful situations. Ability to train or teach others. Working knowledge of Good Clinical Practices (GCP). Ability to handle competing demands with diplomacy and enthusiasm. Ability to absorb large amounts of information quickly. Familiarity with electronic data capture systems and Good Documentation Practice.
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