Clinical Research Coordinator - Cardiology

University of Illinois Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life Insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Tuition waivers

Job summary

University of Illinois Chicago is seeking a Clinical Research Coordinator in Cardiology to support multiple patient-centered trials. The role involves coordinating regulatory, enrollment, and follow-up activities under the Division of Cardiology leadership.

The ideal candidate holds a health-related Bachelor's degree and has 1–2 years of coordination experience. Familiarity with IRB submission, informed consent, and GCP is preferred. Benefits accompany this position.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Coordinate regulatory, enrollment, and follow-up activities for each study with Cardiology PIs.
• Prepare and submit IRB applications, informed consent documents, and trial agreements.
• Screen patients for eligibility and obtain consent per protocol.
• Enroll and randomize patients per protocol.
• Maintain research records and regulatory files for sponsor and institution.
• Serve as liaison between division, sponsors, monitors, and during sponsor visits.

Skills

Regulatory coordination

Enrollment & consent

Trial coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in health-related field

Tools

IRB software

Job description

Clinical Research Coordinator - Cardiology

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 $60,000 to $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, Life Insurance, 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

1. Bachelor's degree in a health-related, life sciences, or related field is required.
2. 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

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.

Accommodations

The university provides accommodations to applicants and employees. Request an Accommodation

Artificial Intelligence

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.