CLINICAL RESEARCH COORDINATOR

Cook County Government; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage

Pension Plan and Deferred Compensation

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick Time

PSLF eligibility

Job summary

The Clinical Research Coordinator at Cook County Health & Hospitals System assists with recruitment, screens and consents eligible participants, and supports study conduct throughout the lifecycle, ensuring GCP compliance.

Duties include maintaining documentation, coordinating with investigators, sponsors and IRB, validating protocol procedures, and keeping up to date with state and federal research regulations.

Qualifications

• Associate degree from an accredited college or university.
• Two years of clinical research or relevant experience.
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office (Excel and Word).

Responsibilities

• Maintains accurate and timely documentation and actively communicates with investigators, colleagues, study participants, sponsors, IRB, and other research related entities as needed.
• Ensures study-related procedures are executed per protocol and performed in accordance with protocol timelines.
• Participates in study recruitment, including identifying and screening research participants for study eligibility.
• Implements processes to ensure study-related procedures are executed per protocol and performed in accordance with protocol timelines.
• Obtains consent from research participants and ensures participants understand the protocol and what is expected of them while participating.
• Identifies adverse events and reports them to the principal investigator and appropriate regulatory authorities (IRB, sponsor, etc.).
• Maintains source documents in accordance with institutional procedures.
• Packages and ships study-related specimen and/or samples per guidelines.
• Obtains and organizes supplies needed to complete study tasks.
• Keeps up to date on regulations and participates in training to broaden knowledge.
• Manages risk by ensuring up-to-date training and compliance with regulations.

Skills

GCP concepts

Clinical research coordination

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

CLINICAL RESEARCH COORDINATOR

Job Number

00139542

Job Posting

Sep 16, 2026, 3:51:16 PM

Closing Date

Oct 1, 2026, 4:59:00 AM

Employment Type and Hours

Full-time Shift Start Time : 8:00 A.M. Shift End Time : 4:00 P.M.

Organization

Health and Hospital Systems

This position is exempt from Career Service under the CCH Personnel Rules.

Salary is commensurate with years of experience indicated at time of application submittal. Experience not disclosed or documented at the time of application will not be considered for initial step placement.

Job Summary
The Clinical Research Coordinator assists with the study recruitment process, including screening and obtaining consents from eligible candidates. Supports study conduct throughout the lifecycle of the study. Supports and maintains the integrity and quality of clinical research, by ensuring that research is conducted in accordance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP) Guidelines, federal and sponsor regulations and guidelines, institutional policies and procedures, and study protocol.

Typical Duties

• Maintains accurate and timely documentation and actively communications with investigators, colleagues, study participants, sponsors, IRB, and other research related entities as needed.
• Ensures study-related procedures are executed per protocol and performed in accordance with protocol timelines.
• Participates in study recruitment, including identifying and screening research participants for study eligibility.
• Implements processes to ensure study-related procedures are executed per protocol and performed in accordance with protocol timelines.
• Obtains consent from research participants and ensures participants understand the protocol and what is expected of them while participating.
• Identifies adverse events based on gained knowledge and reports them in a timely and accurate manner to the principal investigator and appropriate regulatory authorities (IRB, sponsor, etc.).
• Maintains source documents in accordance with institutional procedures.
• Packages and ships study-related specimen and/or samples in accordance with Cook County Health System, International Air Transport Association (IATA) and sponsor guidelines.
• Obtains and organizes supplies needed to complete study tasks.
• Proactively identifies and participates in training, continuing education, and development activities to broaden knowledge and enhance professional development.
• Keeps up to date on relevant State and Federal research guidelines and regulations.
• Manages risk to the organization(s) and principal investigators by ensuring up-to-date training and compliance in accordance with complex state and federal regulatory statutes and rules.
• Manages variety of work requiring critical attention to detail and prioritization.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate degree from an accredited college or university or higher
• Two (2) years in a clinical research or relevant experience
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office (Excel and Word)

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics

• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Knowledge of GCP concepts
• Knowledge in setting up, coordinating, and managing clinical research studies
• Knowledge and understanding of policies, procedures, and regulations governing human subject research
• Knowledge and understanding of the Federal regulations and guidelines governing the protection of human subjects (e.g., FDA, OHRP, GCP/ICH guidelines, and HIPAA regulations) prior to interacting with research subjects
• Knowledge of components of clinical research operations, including study implementation, oversight, and coordination
• Knowledge of CRF completion, and documentation standards, including timely and accurate transcription of study data
• Ability to analyze, organize, and prioritize work under pressure while meeting deadlines
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Skill in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and/or in a collaborative environment
• Proficient in understanding phases of clinical trials

Demonstrate an understanding of clinical research compliance

Veteran Preference

When applying for employment with the Cook County Health & Hospitals System, preference is given to honorably discharged Veterans who have served in the Armed Forces of the United States for not less than 6 months of continuous service.

To take advantage of this preference a Veteran must:

• Meet the minimum qualifications for the position.
• Identify self as a Veteran on the employment application by answering yes to the question by answering yes to the question, "Are you a Military Veteran?"
• Attach a copy of their DD 214, DD 215 or NGB 22 (Notice of Separation at time of application filing. Please note: If you have multiple DD214s, 215s, or NGB 22S, Please submit the one with the latest date. Coast Guard must submit a certified copy of the military separation from either the Department of Transportation (Before 9/11) or the Department of Homeland Security (After 9/11).

A copy of a valid State ID Card or Driver’s License which identifies the holder of the ID as a Veteran, may also be attached to the application at time of filing.

If items are not attached, you will not be eligible for Veteran Preference.

VETERANS MUST PROVIDE ORIGINAL APPLICABLE DISCHARGE PAPERS OR APPLICABLE STATE ID CARD OR DRIVER’S LICENSE AT TIME OF INTERVIEW.

Benefits Package

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Basic Term Life Insurance
• Pension Plan and Deferred Compensation Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick Time
• You may also qualify forthe Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)

*Degrees awarded outside of the United States with the exception of those awarded in one of the United States' territories and Canada must be credentialed by an approved U.S. credential evaluation service belonging to the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or the Association of International Credential Evaluators (AICE). Original credentialing documents must be presented at time of interview

*Please note all offers of Employment are contingent upon the following conditions: satisfactory professional & employment references, healthcare and criminal background checks, appropriate licensure/certifications and the successful completion of a physical and pre-employment drug screen.

*CCHHS is strictly prohibited from conditioning, basing or knowingly prejudicing or affecting any term or aspect of County employment or hiring upon or because of any political reason or factor.