Clinical Research Coordinator – CNS & Behavioral Health - Chicago, IL

The IMA Group; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with employer match

PTO and holidays

Floating holiday

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan repayment assistance

Paid parental leave

Predictable schedule

Job summary

The IMA Group seeks a Clinical Trials Coordinator focusing on CNS and behavioral health in Chicago. You will guide participants through study processes, coordinate visits, and ensure protocol adherence in a growing Phase II–IV portfolio.

Ideal candidates bring 2+ years in clinical research coordination, phlebotomy proficiency, and a Bachelor’s degree. The role offers a stable full-time schedule with comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• 2+ years coordinating clinical research studies.
• Phlebotomy proficiency.
• Bachelor's degree.
• CNS/psychiatry/neuroscience or behavioral health research experience a plus.
• CCRC certification a plus, not required.

Responsibilities

• Run day-to-day trial operations, ensuring protocol compliance and timelines.
• Coordinate scheduling, procedures, assessments, and follow-up visits.
• Perform phlebotomy and handle specimen collection/processing.
• Serve as liaison between participants, investigators, sponsors, and CROs.
• Keep source documents and case report forms audit-ready.
• Support monitoring visits and regulatory reviews.
• Assist with safety reporting and participant retention.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Clinical research coordination

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Clinical Trials Coordinator – CNS & Behavioral Health
IMA Clinical Research | Chicago, IL
Full-Time | $60,000–$65,000

Help shape tomorrow's psychiatric and CNS treatments. At IMA Clinical Research, you'll be the steady, trusted presence guiding participants through every step of their study journey — while gaining hands‑on experience across our Phase II–IV trial portfolio (we do not conduct Phase I studies).

What You'll Do

• Run day-to-day trial operations, keeping studies on protocol and on track
• Coordinate scheduling, procedures, assessments, and follow-up visits
• Perform phlebotomy and handle specimen collection/processing
• Be the go-to liaison between participants, investigators, sponsors, and CROs
• Keep source documents and case report forms audit-ready
• Support monitoring visits and regulatory reviews
• Assist with safety reporting and participant retention

What You Bring

• 2+ years coordinating clinical research studies
• Phlebotomy proficiency
• Bachelor's degree
• CNS, psychiatry, psychology, neuroscience, or behavioral health research experience a plus
• Strong multitasking across active studies
• CCRC certification a plus, not required

Why You'll Want to Stay

• $60,000–$65,000
• Medical, dental, vision
• 401(k) with employer match
• PTO, company holidays, plus a floating holiday
• Tuition reimbursement & student loan repayment assistance
• Paid parental leave
• A predictable schedule — no evenings, weekends, or on-call
• Real advancement paths in a growing CRO

Join a team turning rigorous research into real treatment options.

The IMA Group is an AffirOur Government Services Division supports local, state, and federal agencies and delivers professional and objective medical and psychological examinations as well as ancillary services. Our Payer Services Division meets the evaluation and screening needs of Carriers, TPAs, Public Entities and Employers and includes behavioral health and physical medicine specialty services, working with a wide range of organizations within the workers' compensation, disability, liability, and auto markets. Our Clinical Research Division performs all types of Phase II-IV clinical trials in multiple therapeutic areas through a flexible nationwide network of site locations and virtual capabilities.