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Clinical Research Coordinator II - Neurology Movement Disorders-29184

Rush University Medical Center · Chicago, IL · 1 wk ago
Analyst$27.47–$38.81/hrFull-time

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

About the Role

The Clinical Research Coordinator II (CRC II) independently coordinates assigned aspects of clinical research studies across a range of disciplines. Responsibilities include participant recruitment and retention, study data management, regulatory documentation submission and maintenance, communication with sponsors and institutional stakeholders, and monitoring of study compliance. The CRC II executes study protocols with increasing independence, identifies and resolves routine operational issues, contributes to process improvements, and may assist in mentoring less experienced staff.

Schedule

  • Full Time (Total FTE between 0.9 and 1.0)
  • Shift 1: 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM, 8-hour shifts

Pay

Pay Range: $27.47 – $38.81 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.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree (required)
  • 2+ years of experience coordinating clinical trials
  • Independent site management experience OR 3 years total experience in coordinating clinical trials with increasing complexity (in lieu of a degree)

Preferred Qualifications

  • 2–5 years’ experience in clinical research conduct, regulatory management, or research administration
  • Relevant certification strongly preferred (Certified Clinical Research Professional (CCRP), Certified Clinical Research Associate (CCRA), Certified Clinical Research Coordinator (CCRC), or Certified IRB Professional (CIP))

Skills

  • Regulatory Knowledge: Understands Good Clinical Practices (GCP) and proper research documentation
  • Regulatory Compliance: Knows basic NIH and FDA rules and guidelines applicable to research
  • Project & Time Management: Manages timelines, tracks tasks, and handles multiple study activities simultaneously
  • Problem-Solving & Judgment: Identifies solutions to challenges and makes thoughtful decisions
  • Detail & Organization: Maintains meticulous attention to detail and organizes study data and records effectively
  • Participant & Vendor Interaction: Builds trust with participants and communicates respectfully with sponsors and external partners
  • Communication Skills: Speaks and writes clearly for research teams, participants, and external groups
  • Teamwork: Collaborates effectively with staff and contributes to team problem-solving
  • Flexibility: Willing to work evenings or weekends if required by the study
  • Travel Readiness: Able to travel locally or nearby for study visits, participant support, or training

Responsibilities

  • Coordinates all aspects of the study, including recruitment, consent, screening, scheduling, and tracking, while providing updates to participants throughout the study
  • May collect and enter data into study case report forms and/or electronic data capture systems, responding to queries in a timely manner
  • Independently submits or partners with a regulatory coordinator to submit study-related documents, protocols, and amendments to the IRB per policy, with increasing autonomy for independent regulatory management
  • Ensures procedural documentation is accurate, complete, and compliant with institutional, local, state, and federal guidelines
  • Verifies and ensures data consistency with 100% of source documentation before entry into case report forms and electronic systems to support accuracy and audit readiness
  • May collect, process, and ship potentially biohazardous specimens
  • May administer complex structured tests and questionnaires according to study protocols, including providing protocol-specific education to participants
  • May utilize study-related technology and equipment as part of assessment procedures
  • Provides ongoing study status updates, responds to questions, and may create summary reports for distribution to PIs, administrators, department stakeholders, sponsors, and compliance teams
  • Organizes and participates in auditing and monitoring visits
  • Monitors participant interactions for protocol deviations, adverse events (AEs), and serious adverse events (SAEs), reporting findings per institutional and regulatory guidelines
  • Partners with PIs, sponsors, compliance teams, clinical staff, and managers to identify and improve complex processes related to study conduct
  • May provide oversight, training, and coaching to less experienced staff
  • Performs other duties as assigned

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