Clinical Research Coordinator I

LRES Corporation; Maywood (IL); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare research organization is seeking a Clinical Research Coordinator I to manage and ensure compliance for clinical trials. Responsibilities include coordinating studies, managing data collection, and facilitating communication with participants and sponsors. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree and strong communication skills, and is comfortable working independently in a hybrid environment. This position is a full-time opportunity based in Maywood, IL.

Qualifications

• Less than one year of previous job-related experience.
• Calm, courteous interaction with people.
• Follow oral and written instructions.

Responsibilities

• Develop understanding of study protocols and ensure adherence to guidelines.
• Serve as primary contact with research participants and sponsors.
• Manage collection of study specimens and data.

Skills

Ability to analyze and interpret data

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Timely task completion

Accurate and consistent

Effective teamwork

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office suite

REDCap proficiency

Job description

Clinical Research Coordinator I

Position Title: Clinical Research Coordinator I
Position Number: 8151017
Work Modality: Hybrid – 4 In‑Person
Job Type: Full‑Time (Non‑Exempt)
Campus: Maywood – Health Sciences
Department: CBCC Research

Job Summary

Under the guidance of the principal investigator and in conjunction with the Clinical Research Nurse, the CRC I is responsible for assuring the integrity and quality of clinical research trials, maintaining compliance with good clinical practice (GCP), federal and sponsor regulations, and Loyola University policies. The role involves overall management and implementation of assigned research protocols across Loyola University Medical Center and satellite sites.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop in‑depth understanding of each study protocol and ensure adherence to FDA, GCP, and ICH guidelines.
• Serve as primary contact with research participants, sponsors, and regulatory agencies; coordinate studies from startup through close‑out.
• Coordinate collection of study specimens and processing.
• Collect and manage patient and laboratory data; maintain research project databases and develop study documents.
• Assemble study kits, monitor procedure scheduling and charges, coordinate documentation, and attend monitoring meetings.
• Participate in monitor visits and regulatory audits.

Regulatory Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain research project regulatory files.
• Maintain ongoing communication with the local IRB, federal organizations, affiliate institutions, and sponsors.

Data Management Responsibilities

• Collect, record, and maintain accurate data reporting in accordance with protocol and federal guidelines; clarify data queries.
• Coordinate with the Clinical Research RN to procure, package, and ship research samples; manage supplies.
• Participate in cooperative group audits, FDA/GCP quality audits, internal audits, and department audits.

Minimum Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent training via work experience or education.
• Less than one year of previous job‑related experience.

Qualifications

• Ability to analyze and interpret data.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Calm, courteous interaction with people.
• Timely task completion.
• Follow oral and written instructions and established procedures.
• Independent time and task management.
• Accuracy, consistency, and confidentiality.
• Office filing and standard procedures.
• Negotiation, persuasion, and direction setting.
• Workflow organization.
• Basic filing, office procedures, and word processing.
• Effective teamwork.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.

Computer Skills

• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite.
• REDCap proficiency preferred.

Physical Demands

Repetitive motions; irregular hours.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Loyola University Chicago adheres to all applicable federal, state, and local civil rights laws and prohibits discrimination in private institutions of higher education. Please see the University’s Nondiscrimination Policy for details.