Clinical Research Coordinator (Metabolic) - Chicago, IL

About the role

At IMA Clinical Research, every study brings new therapies closer to the patients who need them. As a Clinical Research Coordinator, you won't just manage logistics — you'll be the trusted point of contact for participants, the operational backbone of each trial, and a key partner to investigators, sponsors, CROs, and monitors. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and want your work to translate directly into better patient outcomes, we'd love to talk.

Responsibilities

• Own the participant experience — coordinating visits, assessments, and follow-up appointments with care and precision
• Drive study operations across multiple active clinical trials simultaneously
• Perform venipuncture and process laboratory specimens accurately and safely
• Maintain airtight source documentation and regulatory files in line with GCP and sponsor requirements
• Lead participant recruitment, enrollment, retention, and education efforts
• Identify, document, and report adverse events, safeguarding study quality and participant safety at every step

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience as a Clinical Research Coordinator
• Confident, reliable phlebotomy skills
• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree a plus
• Background in metabolic, endocrine, internal medicine, or related therapeutic areas preferred
• A knack for juggling competing priorities without missing a beat
• CCRC certification welcomed, though not required

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) with company match
• Generous PTO and paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement and student loan repayment assistance
• Paid parental leave

Pay

$60,000–$65,000, depending on experience

Schedule

A predictable schedule — no nights, weekends, or on-call requirements