Clinical Research Coordinator- Department of Neurology and Rehabilitation

University of Illinois at Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Illinois at Chicago is seeking a Clinical Research Coordinator for the Department of Neurology and Rehabilitation. This role involves managing clinical research protocols, coordinating patient recruitment, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Candidates should have a degree in science and relevant research experience. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years related research experience.
• Proficient in specific lab research techniques.
• Experience in a clinical research setting required.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate clinical research protocols.
• Develop and implement patient recruitment strategies.
• Ensure compliance with established protocols and regulations.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Organization

Presentation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in science

Master’s degree in science

Bachelor degree in nursing

Tools

REDCap

Microsoft Office

Job description

Clinical Research Coordinator- Department of Neurology and Rehabilitation

Clinical Research Coordinator- Department of Neurology and Rehabilitation

Hiring Department: Neurology and Rehabilitation

Location: Chicago, IL

Requisition ID: 1027397

Posting Close Date: Search Extended Until June 1, 2025

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.

Description:

Position Summary
This position manages and coordinates the timely handling of all components of clinical research protocols in the Department of Neurology and Rehabilitation, including pre and post research activities, internal and external to the clinical setting. Responsible for the implementation and conducting of multiple research projects. Coordinates comprehensive patient protocol treatment schedules to maintain compliance to protocol requirements. Develops and implements effective patient recruitment strategies. Oversees and participates in subject recruitment, screening, scheduling, testing, and data management for a multi-faceted investigation.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Assist in establishing and coordinating the implementation of clinical research protocol priorities and organization structure.
• Notify and inform physicians, clinical staff, affiliates and grant sponsors of adverse events and protocol modifications, including their impact on the clinical research program
• Coordinate the activation and maintenance of clinical protocols, including review and completion of submissions, amendments, and adverse event reports as required by the UIC Institutional Review Board (IRB), Protocol Review Committee and grant sponsors.
• Review laboratory and clinical procedures and evaluations regularly to ensure protocol compliance.
• Act as liaison between physicians, clinical staff and the UIC IRB office, grant sponsors and regulatory agencies to ensure priorities are clearly communicated and resources are allocated appropriately across multiple ongoing projects.
• Communicate clinical information and work with stakeholders to create best practice tools.
• Client Enrollment and Protocol Compliance
• Assist physicians and clinical staff in identification, recruitment, and enrollment strategies of patients to increase enrollment and to meet clinical research protocols.
• Analyze retention rates and formulates plans to retain participants.
• Coordinate outreach to and liaison with staff at schools, community clinics, science fairs, etc. to make research presentations and recruit new participants for various research projects.
• Execute informed consent process and monitors patient status; Enroll participants into programs, explaining the research protocols to the clients and supporting family/friends, and obtain appropriate consent forms.
• Complete patient assessment and perform phlebotomy.
• Ensure that participant enrollment and research activities comply with established protocols, regulatory and monitoring agency standards, and grant sponsor guidelines.
• Participate in conducting surveys of participants and supporting family/friends.
• Collect and review client evaluations/assessments, surveys, and participant interviews to develop reports for the PI and appropriate agencies and grant sponsors. Evaluate data to determine project effectiveness.
• Collects, manages and analyses participant data; Enters data into appropriate system and engages in quality control measures to ensure the data is accurate and updated for analyses.
• Assist investigators in preparing study data, literature reviews, analysis for meeting presentations, publications and grant progress reports and submissions.
• Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in science or related field required. Master’s degree in science preferred.

A minimum of 3 years related research experience.

Possesses and applies comprehensive knowledge of research principles, concepts, practices and methods.

Proficient in specific lab research techniques.

Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor degree in nursing, mental health, psychology, pharmaceutical sciences, social science, or a related field required.
Certified Clinical Research Coordinator (CCRC) preferred.
Billingual
At least one year experience in a research discipline required. Experience in a clinical research setting, experience working with Federal Regulations and IRB’s required.
Experience with REDcap system preferred.
Prior experience with medical terminology and procedures including electronic medical records and billing preferred.
Ability to manage multiple tasks. Strong interpersonal and customer service skills. Requires excellent communication, organization, presentation and computer/pc skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other related software.

Knowledge of research protocols, principles and procedures; knowledge of aspects of clinical trials such as screening, interviewing, case reports forms; knowledge of experimental design, mathematics, statistics, computer applications and computer data management; oral and written communication skills; knowledge of a science such as biology or psychology; ability to identify, produce, organize, evaluate and interpret data; knowledge of ethics and regulatory procedures (i.e. informed consent, IRB applications, data safety and monitoring plans) involved with clinical trials and other clinical research; ability to work as a member of a project team; knowledge of clinical tasks required for research (e.g. phlebotomy, centrifugation, interviewing).

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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, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.