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We are growing and looking for the perfect candidate to fill our vacant positions!
Great Lakes Clinical trials is currently hiring multiple positions at our 5 locations across the Chicago region. We offer healthcare benefits to all full-time employees, a 401K plan and a minimum wage of $15/hour for all team members.
We're looking for motivated, talented, creative individuals who want to learn and grow in their careers while contributing to research that changes lives!
Research Physican
A Research Physician (or Investigator) is the clinician who leads the conduct of a clinical trial at a study site. The leadership role of the PI helps create the foundation of a successful clinical trial, assisting drug companies in evaluating the efficacy and safety of these investigational treatments.
The Research Physician is responsible for all clinical research activities at the site. These responsibilities include ensuring the study is run in accordance with national regulatory agency requirements and Good Clinical Practice (GCP). GCP is a set of internationally recognized ethical and scientific quality standards for the design, conduct, recording and reporting of clinical trials that involve humans. Compliance with GCP provides assurance that the rights, safety and well-being of trial participants are protected, and that the results of the clinical trials are credible and accurate.
At Great Lakes Clinical Trials, the Research Physician must be a board-certified MD or DO, licensed in good standing in the State of Illinois, with no history of debarment or license suspension. Positions are both part-time and full-time. Malpractice insurance related to research activities is provided by the company.
Clinical Research Coordinator
The Clinical Research Coordinator (“CRC”) will support the Research Physician and clinical team in their efforts to achieve daily and overall company goals. CRCs work as an integral member of Great Lakes Clinical Trials staff, maintaining the day-to-day relationship with patients and serving as the main point of contact for Study Sponsors and CROs.
Clinical Research Coordinators are responsible for overseeing the day to day operations of clinical trials and studies. They attend community talks and events to promote studies, recruit and screen study participants, as well as document and report on the daily operations of a study.
At Great Lakes Clinical Trials, a bachelor's degree is required, preferably in nursing or a health science field. For success in the role, candidates must possess superior analytical and organizational skills. They must also be great communicators, be fluent in medical terminology and have an understanding of Good Clinical Practices.
Research Assistant
Research assistants provide direct support to Clinical Research Coordinators and Research Physicians to ensure that clinical trials run smoothly. They are responsible for administrative as well as clinical tasks, such as maintaining patient records, preparing patients and rooms for examination, assisting physicians with exams, collecting vital signs and performing blood draws (phlebotomy). Research Assistants must also enter clinical data into a secure, online databases.
Research Assistants must have a high school degree or GED at a minimum, with certification through an accredited medical assistance program (or similar program) being preferred. Research Assistants need excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and must have proficient computer skills. At Great Lakes Clinical Trials, Research Assistants must be fluent in medical terminology.
Regulatory Coordinator
At Great Lakes Clinical Trials, our regulatory team coordinates and guides the review and approval process of all research activities associated with clinical research studies involving human subjects ensuring the protection of their safety, rights, and welfare.
Applicants must have Bachelor’s degree or higher, preferably with a medical background. Clinical Research Regulatory experience is preferred. Regulatory Coordinators interact with project coordinators from Sponsors, CRO's, IRB's and our own clinical research staff.
This position includes completion of Regulatory Documents including FDA 1572, Financial Disclosure Forms, IRB submissions and Site Status Reports. The ideal candidate will be self-directed, accurate and organized. Must be a problem solver, multitasker and able to respond to IRB Regulatory requests requests in a timely manner.
Regulatory Coordinators need excellent communication and organizational skills, and must have proficient computer skills.
Marketing Assistant
Great Lakes Clinical Trials is looking for a vibrant and energetic individual Marketing Assistant to oversee our Social Media campaigns and presence. This position is responsible for collaborating with other marketing and sales professionals to develop successful social media campaigns for the promotion of our company, our clinical trial programs and the recruitment of participants onto our studies.
Duties include communicating with our graphic designer to develop marketing materials, overseeing social media campaign schedules, and pulling KPI data to determine social media campaigns’ success. Experience in video development and placement is preferred.
This position will also support our marketing team in pre-screening participants either over the phone or in person, and representing Great Lakes Clinical Trials at community talks and events.
A bachelor’s degree in Marketing or a related field is preferred, though a comprehensive skill set in social medical and marketing campaigns will also be considered