Clinical Research Coordinator - Cancer Trials

Northwestern University; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 51,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Paid vacation and holidays

Paid medical/sick and parental leave

Tuition benefits

Pre-tax and flex spending accounts

Retirement savings options

Wellness programs

Job summary

Northwestern University is seeking a Clinical Research Coordinator to coordinate non-therapeutic clinical research protocols under supervision of the Principal Investigator and senior staff. Responsibilities include scheduling, participant preparation, data collection, and regulatory duties in compliance with institutional guidelines.

The role supports staff in recruitment and enrollment of participants, with opportunities to assist on more complex studies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant area required.
• Strong written/verbal communication skills and cultural sensitivity.
• Experience working with patients and families in clinical settings preferred.
• Knowledge of biology or medicine gained through education or prior work experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates schedules and monitors research activities for minimal risk studies.
• Supports CRC senior staff in recruitment, screening, eligibility, and enrollment of participants.
• Performs supportive administrative and regulatory duties related to the study.
• Recognizes adverse events, protocol deviations, and other unanticipated problems and reports appropriately.
• Collects, abstracts, and enters research data.

Skills

Strong communication

Cultural sensitivity

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Northwestern University is seeking a Clinical Research Coordinator to coordinate non-therapeutic clinical research protocols under supervision of the Principal Investigator and senior staff. Responsibilities include scheduling, participant preparation, data collection, and regulatory duties in compliance with institutional guidelines.

The role supports staff in recruitment and enrollment of participants, with opportunities to assist on more complex studies.