Clinical Research Coordinator I - Neurology Movement Disorders-28521

Location: Chicago, Illinois – Rush University Medical Center, Department of Neurological Sciences

About the Role

The Clinical Research Coordinator I (CRC I) supports the conduct of neurology movement disorder research studies under the direction of the research manager and primary investigators. Responsibilities include participant recruitment, study data collection and entry, maintenance of study and regulatory documentation, sponsor communication, and adherence to study protocols and policies. The CRC I executes defined study tasks with guidance, ensuring operational compliance, accurate data entry, and participant safety.

Schedule

• Full Time (Total FTE between 0.9 and 1.0)
• Shift 1: 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM, 8-hour shifts
• Flexibility to work evenings, overnight shifts, or weekends if required by study protocols

Pay

Pay Range: $23.12 – $32.66 per hour. Rush salaries are determined by factors including education, job-related experience, skills, internal equity, and industry-specific market data. Offers may vary depending on individual circumstances.

Benefits

Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits. Learn more at the Rush benefits page.

Responsibilities

• Recruits, consents, screens, schedules, tracks, and provides study updates to participants throughout the study.
• Collects and enters data into study case report forms and/or electronic data capture systems; responds to queries in a timely manner.
• Assists in preparing simple data summaries, reports, or charts to support study documentation and reporting requirements.
• Maintains accurate and complete procedural documentation, including participant and site-level records, in compliance with institutional, local, state, and federal guidelines.
• Verifies data against 100% of source documentation for accuracy before entry into case report forms and electronic data capture systems to ensure timeliness and audit readiness.
• May collect, process, and ship potentially biohazardous specimens.
• Administers structured tests and questionnaires according to research study protocols.
• May utilize study-related technology and equipment as part of assessment procedures.
• Provides ongoing study status updates and responds to questions from PIs, administrators, department stakeholders, sponsors, and compliance teams.
• Maintains study flow by communicating promptly with participants and coordinating with study team members.
• Participates in auditing and monitoring visits.
• Gathers and communicates unanticipated problems (protocol deviations, adverse events, and serious adverse events).
• Works with PIs, sponsors, compliance, clinical staff, and/or managers to identify and improve routine processes related to study conduct.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or two (2) years’ total experience, where 1 year is supporting or coordinating research studies.
• 0–2 years of experience in a research study or other relevant experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Two (2) or more years of prior experience in clinical research or a related field.

Skills

• Time Management: Ability to meet deadlines and manage assigned study tasks.
• Problem-Solving: Ability to troubleshoot routine issues and escalate unplanned events appropriately.
• Attention to Detail: Strong accuracy in data collection and documentation.
• Participant Relations: Ability to build rapport, navigate sensitive topics, and maintain confidentiality.
• Communication Skills: Effective verbal and written communication with participants and internal teams.
• Team Collaboration: Ability to work within multi-disciplinary teams and follow established workflows.
• Flexibility: Availability for local travel and non-standard hours as required by study protocols.