CORE CENTER RESEARCH STUDY COORDINATOR

Cook County Government; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 62,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage

Pension Plan

Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick Time

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Job summary

Cook County Health & Hospitals System is seeking a CORE Center Research Study Coordinator to manage day-to-day operations of clinical studies, recruit and screen participants, and work with the Principal Investigator to implement study procedures and data collection.

The role is grant-funded (until Aug 31, 2028) with potential renewal, requiring coordination of visits, consent, data handling, and compliance with GCP/HSP guidelines in a busy research setting at the CORE Center.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher required.
• One year of clinical research/public health experience.
• Experience in handling shipments of dangerous goods.
• Experience with medical technology.
• GCP and Human Subjects Protection training required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel and Word).

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and schedule participant visits.
• Obtain consent and ensure participant understanding of the protocol.
• Administer study questionnaires and interviews.
• Coordinate language translation services for documentation.
• Ensure data entry accuracy and storage per protocol.
• Support collection of medical records per protocol.
• Facilitate timely data submission with the research team.
• Support participant retention and adherence to visit schedules.
• Prepare shipments of dangerous goods per guidelines.
• Stay updated on state and federal research regulations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Word

Job description

Job Description - CORE CENTER RESEARCH STUDY COORDINATOR (00139439)

Job Number

00139439

Job Posting

Sep 10, 2026, 8:03:47 PM

Closing Date: Sep 25, 2026, 4:59:00 AM

Full-time Shift Start Time : 9:00 A.M.

Shift End Time : 5:00 P.M.

Organization

Health and Hospital Systems

Location

RUTH ROTHSTIEN CORE CENTER

Department

CORE RESEARCH - Grant 2026 CCH CTN 0152 Evaluation of Tirzepatide

Shift

9:00 AM- 5:00 PM

Posting Salary

$61,730 - $69,864 Yearly

Job Summary

NON-UNION

The CORE Center Research Study Coordinator (Coordinator) is responsible for the day-to-day operations of clinical research studies. The Coordinator will recruit and screen new study participants and complete all protocol required activities. Works closely with the Principal Investigator to implement and administer all study related questionnaires and/or interviews, study driven procedures, and maintenance of research subject database.

This is a grant-funded position. The Grant 2026 CCH CTN 0152 Evaluation of Tirzepatide will expire on August 31, 2028, with the potential to be renewed.

Typical Duties

Coordinates and schedules participant research visits.

Obtains consent from research participants and ensures participants understand the protocol and what is expected of them while participating.

Administers interviewer study questionnaires and or interviews.

Obtains and maintain familiarity and working relationships with an interpreter to support documentation translation services for the purpose of assuring language needs are met for patients contemplating participation in research.

Completes study protocol procedures according to study specific operating requirements.

Ensures integrity of data entry, edits, and storage per study protocol.

Facilitates the collection of medical records per study protocol.

Coordinates with the research team to facilitate timely data collection and submission.

Responsible for retention efforts and retaining participants on study, according to the visit schedule set forth by the protocol.

Prepares shipments of dangerous goods according to relevant guidelines.

Remains current and updated on relevant State and Federal research guidelines and regulations.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university is required (Must provide official transcripts at time of interview).

One (1) year of experience working in a clinical research or public health setting is required

Experience preparing shipments of dangerous goods is required

Experience and knowledge working with medical technology is required

Must have complete Good Clinical Practice (GCP) training and Human Subjects Protection (HSP) training is required

Proficiency using Microsoft Office (Excel and Word) is required

Preferred Qualifications

Previous experience in a public facing research or health education role is preferred

Understanding of the ethical and technical conduct of research or work experience in public health, epidemiology, health promotion is preferred

Knowledge of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) concepts is preferred

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics

Knowledge and understanding of HIPAA and Regulatory requirements for health care research

Knowledge and understanding of policies, procedures, and regulations governing human subject research

Knowledge and understanding of medical terminology

Excellent verbal, written communication, and interpersonal skills necessary to communicate with all levels of staff and a patient population composed of diverse cultures and age groups

Ability to work well independently, complete projects in a timely manner, and prioritize multiple projects to ensure the completion of essential tasks by deadlines

Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines in a fast paced and stressful environment

Demonstrate attention to detail, accuracy, and precision

Physical and Environmental Demands

This position is functioning within a healthcare environment. The incumbent is responsible for adherence to all hospital and department specific safety requirements. This includes but is not limited to the following policies and procedures: complying with Personal Protective Equipment requirements, hand washing and sanitizing practices, complying with department specific engineering and work practice controls and any other work area safety precautions as specified by hospital wide policy and departmental procedures.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of the personnel so classified.

For purposes of the American with Disabilities Act, “Typical Duties” are essential job functions.

Veteran Preference Please Read

When applying for employment with the Cook County Health & Hospitals System, preference is given to honorably discharged Veterans who have served in the Armed Forces of the United States for not less than 6 months of continuous service.

To take advantage of this preference a Veteran must:

• Meet the minimum qualifications for the position.
• Identify self as a Veteran on the employment application by answering yes to the question, “Are you a Military Veteran?”
• Attach a copy of their DD 214, DD 215 or NGB 22 (Notice of Separation at time of application filing. Please note: If you have multiple DD214s, 215s, or NGB 22S, pleasesubmit the one with the latest date. Coast Guard must submit a certified copy of the military separation from either the Department of Transportation (Before 9/11) or the Department of Homeland Security (After 9/11). Discharge papers must list and Honorable Discharge Status. Discharge papers not listing an Honorable Discharge Status are not acceptable.)

OR

• A copy of a valid State ID Card or Driver’s License which identifies the holder of the ID as a Veteran, may also be attached to the application at time of filing.

If items are not attached, you will not be eligible for Veteran Preference

Veterans must provide original applicable discharge papers or applicable state ID card or driver’s license at time of interview.

Must meet required qualifications at time of application

Benefits Package

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Basic Term Life Insurance
• Pension Plan
• Deferred Compensation Program
• Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick Time
• You may also qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)

Degrees awarded outside of the United States with the exception of those awarded in one of the United States' territories and Canada must be credentialed by an approved U.S. credential evaluation service belonging to the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or the Association of International Credential Evaluators (AICE). Original credentialing documents must be presented at time of interview.

*Please note all offers of Employment are contingent upon the following conditions: satisfactory professional & employment references, healthcare and criminal background checks, appropriate licensure/certifications and the successful completion of a physical and pre-employment drug screen.

*CCHHS is strictly prohibited from conditioning, basing or knowingly prejudicing or affecting any term or aspect of County employment or hiring upon or because of any political reason or factor.