Clinical Research Coordinator
1043556- Clinical Research Coordinator
Hiring Department: Department of Psychiatry,College of Medicine
Location: Chicago, IL, 60612
Requisition ID: 1043556
Salary: The wage for this positionis $50,000 to $54,000
About the University of Illinois Chicago
UIC is among the nation's preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent "Best Colleges" rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has over 300,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.
This position is intended to be eligible for benefits. This includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.
Position Summary
The Clinical Research Coordinator is responsible for the day-to-day execution and coordination of clinical trials or clinical research studies, including participant recruitment, screening, enrollment, retention, scheduling study visits, assessments, and ongoing communication. The position ensures the timely and accurate implementation of study protocols and compliance with regulatory and human subject's requirements.
The coordinator serves as the primary point of contact for study participants and works closely with the Clinical Study Manager, Senior Research Specialist, study physician, and research team to coordinate study activities. Responsibilities include protocol implementation, participant and treatment scheduling, data entry and management, IRB-related activities, data preparation and analysis, report preparation, and data sharing compliance. The coordinator also collaborates with internal departments and external partners as needed to support successful study co
Duties & Responsibilities
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The Women's Health Research Program,Pauline Maki, PhD (University of Illinois Chicago, Department ofPsychiatry), is seeking a Clinical Research Coordinator to work on clinicaltrials and clinical research studies.
Job Summary:
The Clinical Research Coordinatoris responsible for the day-to-day execution and coordination of clinicaltrials or clinical research studies, including participant recruitment,screening, enrollment, retention, scheduling study visits, assessments, andongoing communication. The position ensures the timely and accurateimplementation of study protocols and compliance with regulatory and humansubject's requirements.
The coordinator serves as theprimary point of contact for study participants and works closely with theClinical Study Manager, Senior Research Specialist, study physician, andresearch team to coordinate study activities. Responsibilities include protocolimplementation, participant and treatment scheduling, data entry andmanagement, IRB-related activities, data preparation and analysis, reportpreparation, and data sharing compliance. The coordinator also collaborateswith internal departments and external partners as needed to support successfulstudy conduct.
The position requires strongorganizational, communication, and interpersonal skills, with demonstratedability to manage study activities while maintaining participant safety, dataquality, and protocol compliance.
Job Responsibilities (EssentialDuties):
Perform hands-on laboratory experiments supportingresearch in neurodevelopment and psychiatric disease. Maintain humanpluripotent stem-cell cultures and generate and maintain human corticalorganoids and other cell-based models. Conduct experimental treatments andsample collection and perform molecular, cellular, imaging, and biochemicalassays. Assist with optimization and troubleshooting of experimental protocolsand preparation of samples for downstream analyses
Support routine laboratory operations, includingpreparation of media and reagents, maintenance of laboratory supplies andinventories, organization of shared laboratory materials and equipment, andcoordination of routine equipment maintenance. Assist in maintaining laboratoryorganization and compliance with applicable institutional research and safetyprocedures.
Collect, organize, and perform preliminary processingof experimental data. Maintain accurate and timely experimental records,protocols, sample inventories, and other research documentation. Assist withorganization of data and experimental materials for analysis, presentation, andpreparation of scientific reports and manuscripts.
Recruit, screen, and enroll study participants,including explaining the research protocol and obtaining informed consent forstudy screening activities in accordance with IRB-approved procedures.
Assist with all aspects of the clinical trialprotocol, serving as a point of contact for study participants.
Administer structured interviews and cognitiveassessment batteries, obtain physical measures, train participants on wearabledevices, and escort participants to assessments conducted at other laboratorieson campus.
Process blood and related biological samples,preparation of study equipment and phlebotomy tubes, sample labeling, handling,storage, and transport to designated laboratories in compliance with protocoland safety requirements.
Enter data into study databases.
Perform other related duties and participate inspecial projects as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Job Knowledge & Skills, Education, Experience:
Bachelor's degree in neuroscience, psychology or related field required. At least one year's experience in women's health, clinical, or epidemiological research. 1 year of prior experience coordinating clinical trials and experience in protocol-driven research operations, principles and procedures; knowledge of aspects of clinical trials such as screening, interviewing, knowledge of computer data management; knowledge of ethics and regulatory procedures (i.e. informed consent process, data safety and monitoring plans, principles of data collection and documentation). Experience with study administrative and business operations. Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications:
Master's degree in social science/related field. 2 years of prior experience coordinating clinical trials and experience in protocol-driven research operations, principles, and procedures. Experience with neurocognitive testing and REDCap.
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Bachelor's degree in neuroscience, psychology orrelated field required. At least one year's experience in women's health,clinical, or epidemiological research. 1 year of prior experience coordinatingclinical trials and experience in protocol-driven research operations,principles and procedures; knowledge of aspects of clinical trials such asscreening, interviewing, knowledge of computer data management; knowledge ofethics and regulatory procedures (i.e. informed consent process, data safetyand monitoring plans, principles of data collection and documentation).Experience with study administrative and business operations. Strongorganizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
Master's degree in social science/related field. 2years of prior experience coordinating clinical trials and experience inprotocol-driven research operations, principles, and procedures. Experiencewith neurocognitive testing and REDCap.
Benefits andCompensation:
The wage forthis position is $50,000 to $54,000 for full-time efforts (1.0 FTE).
We strive toprovide a competitive salary, considering factors such as available marketdata, internal equity, candidate experience and qualifications. The finalsalary will be determined through a thorough assessment of these elements.
This position is intended to be eligiblefor benefits. This includes Health, Dental, Vision,Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers foremployees and dependents.
Please visit our department website at [click to reveal website link]. Applicants must apply online at [click to reveal website link] and reference Job Requisition 1043556 and submit a CV and three names ofreferences by 11/24/2026. The application review process will startafter posting close date and will continue until the position is filled. Thestart date is flexible.
The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunityemployer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, andcomplies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Pleasevisit RequiredEmployment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statementand find additional information about required background checks, sexualharassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review throughE-Verify.
The university provides accommodations to applicants andemployees. Request an Accommodation
The University of Illinois may conduct background checks on alljob candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer. Background checks will beperformed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portionsof the candidate review process for this position; however, all employmentdecisions will be made by a person.
The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.
The university provides accommodations to applicants and employees. Request an Accommodation
Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.