Clinical Research Coordinator - Cardiology

UI Health; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

UI Health is seeking a Clinical Research Coordinator to support cardiology research projects in Chicago, IL. You will assist in regulatory activities, patient enrollment, and follow-up assessments under the Division of Cardiology.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in a health-related field and 1–2 years of clinical research experience, with familiarity in IRB submissions and Good Clinical Practice preferred. The department emphasizes patient-centered research and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a health-related, life sciences, or related field is required.
• 1-2 years of clinical research coordination experience is preferred.
• Familiarity with IRB submission processes, informed consent, and GCP preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates regulatory, enrollment, and follow-up activities for cardiology trials.
• Prepares and submits IRB applications, informed consent documents, and trial contracts.
• Screens patients for eligibility and consents eligible patients per protocol.
• Enrolls and randomizes patients per study protocol and follows up per trial requirements.
• Maintains research records and coordinates sponsor monitoring visits and audits.

Skills

Clinical research coordination

IRB submission

Informed consent

Education

Bachelor's degree in health sciences or related field

Job description

Clinical Research Coordinator - Cardiology

Chicago, IL, United States

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1043142

Posted on: 10/6/2026 - Application Deadline: 10/20/2026

Hiring Department: Department of Medicine, Division of Cardiology

Location: Chicago, IL USA

Requisition ID: 1043142

Posting Close Date: October 20, 2026

Salary: The budgeted salary range for the position is $60,000to $90,000.

About the University of Illinois Chicago

UIC is among the nation’s preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent “Best Colleges” rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has over 300,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.

This position is intended to be eligible for benefits . This includes Health, Dental, Vision, LifeInsurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.

Position Summary

This position will support multiple patient-centered research projects under the leadership of the Chief of the Division of Cardiology.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Participates in clinical trial-based research in collaboration with Cardiology Principal Investigators by coordinating the regulatory, enrollment, and follow-up activities required for each study.
• Prepares and submits regulatory paperwork and contracts necessary to obtain and maintain trial approval, including IRB applications, informed consent documents, and clinical trial agreements.
• Screens the patient population for trial eligibility and recruits and consents eligible patients in accordance with protocol requirements.
• Enrolls and randomizes patients per study protocol.
• Performs chart review and coordinates patient follow-up visits and assessments as required by each trial.
• Files adverse event reports, continuing reviews, and protocol amendments with the IRB and sponsor in an organized and timely manner.
• Develops and maintains research records, regulatory files, and documentation required by the sponsor and institution.
• Serves as a point of contact between the division, sponsors, and monitors, and supports sponsor monitoring visits and audits.
• Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a health-related, life sciences, or related field is required.
• A minimum of 1-2 years of related clinical research coordination experience is preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with IRB submission processes, informed consent, and Good Clinical Practice (GCP) preferred

The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.

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Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.

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The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, covid sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.