Visiting Clinical Research Coordinator - Department of Medicine, Division of Breathe Chicago Center

About the Role

The Visiting Clinical Research Coordinator supports research activities across a range of sponsored studies (Federal, industry, foundation, etc.) as part of a cross-functional team that includes Principal Investigators, physicians, nurses, project managers, as well as lab, data, and admin staff. This role is responsible for the daily operations of one or more studies in protocol implementation and management, participant recruitment and retention, executing informed consent, and compliance with regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Protocol Implementation and Management
  • Conduct visits including anthropometric measurements and complex tests.
  • Maintain detailed records of results and enter data into the appropriate system as required per protocol and within the study timeline.
  • Coordinate comprehensive patient protocol treatment schedules to maintain compliance with protocol requirements.
  • Lead workstream, project, and/or test as identified by supervisor.
  • Assist in data cleaning as assigned.
• Participant Recruitment and Retention
  • Contribute to the development and implementation of strategies for optimizing recruitment of research participants.
  • Assist physicians and clinical staff in identifying prospective participants.
  • Support outreach and liaison activities at community events and contribute to recruitment presentations.
  • Screen participants for relevant and applicable studies.
  • Schedule participant visits and assist with engagement activities such as preparing materials, ensuring timely payments, and guiding participants around campus.
  • Analyze retention rates and contribute to retention plans.
• Informed Consent and Regulatory Compliance
  • Execute the informed consent process and monitor participant status.
  • Enroll participants into programs, explain research protocols, and obtain appropriate consent forms.
  • Ensure compliance with established protocols and maintain detailed records of results, including vitals, measurements, and adverse events.
  • Identify adverse events and protocol deviations and assist with reporting.
• Other Related Duties
  • Assist investigators in preparing study data, literature reviews, and analysis for meeting presentations and publications.
  • Develop and conduct internal presentations.
  • Participate in special projects as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing, mental health, psychology, pharmaceutical sciences, social science, or a related field required.
• A minimum of two years of research-related experience or a master’s degree in a relevant field required.
• Experience in a clinical research setting, including working with Federal Regulations and IRBs.
• Highly organized with strong interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and related software.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and work as a member of a project team.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Clinical Research Coordinator (CCRC).
• Knowledge of:
  • Research protocols, principles, and procedures.
  • Aspects of clinical trials such as screening, interviewing, and case report forms.
  • Experimental design, mathematics, statistics, and computer applications.
  • Biology, psychology, or related sciences.
  • Clinical tasks required for research (e.g., phlebotomy, centrifugation, interviewing).
  • Ethics and regulatory procedures in clinical trials (e.g., informed consent, IRB applications, data safety and monitoring plans).
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to identify, produce, organize, evaluate, and interpret data.
• Prior experience with medical terminology, procedures, electronic medical records, and billing.
• Prior experience with REDCap, EPIC, and/or appointment scheduling software.

Working Conditions

This is a fully on-site role. Regular travel is not expected but may occasionally be required for scheduled events. The position involves extended periods of sitting, as well as visual acuity, manual dexterity, and keyboard use.

Benefits

This position is eligible for benefits, including:

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
• Life Insurance.
• Retirement Plan.
• Paid Time Off.
• Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.

Pay

The budgeted salary range for this position is $46,000–$55,000.