Unblinded Clinical Research Coordinator

DM Clinical Research; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading clinical research organization in Chicago seeks an Unblinded Clinical Research Coordinator. Responsibilities include compounding and dispensing Investigational Products, supervising medication records, and ensuring compliance with study blinding plans. Candidates must have a High School Diploma, clinical experience, and preferably LPN or CMA credentials. Strong computer skills and excellent communication are essential. This position offers a dynamic work environment and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Clinical experience preferred.
• LPN or CMA credentials are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Compound and dispense prescribed Investigational Products.
• Supervise and maintain records of all medications.
• Ensure compliance with study-specific blinding plans.
• Provide consultative support regarding drug preparation and dosing.
• Manage inventory and ensure proper storage of IP.
• Translate clinic schedule into actionable IP preparation/dispense timing.
• Understand and apply site procedures.
• Ensure proper storage of IP and bioretention samples.
• Manage inventory, remove expired items, and handle purchasing/delivery for the pharmacy.
• Review protocols and advise on drug supply needs.
• Meet with sponsors, monitors, auditors, and regulatory authorities.
• Temperature reporting.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the manager.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Customer service skills

Attention to detail

Computer proficiency

Bilingual (Spanish)

Bilingual (Spanish)

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Foreign Medical Graduate

Tools

Word

Excel

Outlook

Google Docs

Job description

Position:Unblinded Clinical Research Coordinator

Location: Chicago, IL

Job Id:1067

# of Openings:1

Unblinded Clinical Research Coordinator

DM Clinical Research, the largest privately‑owned clinical research organization in the Houston area and one of the top fifty in the country, is looking for anUnblindedClinical Research Coordinatorto join our team. This individual will be responsible for dispensing Investigational Products (IP) as part of clinical research trials.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Compound and dispense prescribed IP.
• Supervise and maintain records of all medications
• Ensure compliance with study‑specific blinding plans.
• Provide consultative support regarding the preparation and dosing of drugs.
• Maintain documentation of IP accountability: receipt, dispensing, return to sponsor/destruction.
• Interpret clinic schedule and protocol into a resource that can be used to identify the date/time to compound/prepare and dispense IP for clinical trials.
• Understand and apply all applicable site procedures.
• Ensure receipt and proper storage of IP and bioretention samples.
• Manage inventory, ensuring that expired items are removed from the inventory prior to expiration, and purchasing, and delivery processes for the pharmacy.
• Review protocols and provide input on clinical and pharmacy supply needs.
• Meet with sponsors, monitors, auditors, and regulatory authorities to review drug accountability and other study‑specific information.
• Temperature reporting.
• Any other duties/ tasks assigned by the manager, computer proficiency, especially Word, Excel, Outlook, and Google Docs.

Knowledge & Experience

Education

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Foreign Medical Graduate is a plus

Experience

• Clinical Experience

Credentials

• LPN (Licensed Professional Nurse) or CMA (Certified Medical Assistant)

Knowledge and Skills

• Computer proficiency, especially Word, Excel, Outlook, and Google Docs.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Outgoing personality Well‑organized with attention to detail.
• Must be able to multitask.
• Bilingual (Spanish) preferred but not required