Visiting Clinical Research Coordinator - Department of Medicine, Division of Breathe Chicago Center

Visiting Clinical Research Coordinator - Department of Medicine, Division of Breathe Chicago Center Visiting Clinical Research Coordinator - Medicine, Chicago Breathe Center Hiring Department: Department of Medicine Location: Chicago, IL Requisition ID: 1071390 Salary: $46,000 - $55,000 Benefits: Eligible for Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents. General Job Summary Clinical Research Coordinators support research activities across a range of sponsored studies (Federal, industry, foundation, etc.) as part of a cross-functional team that includes Principal Investigators, physicians, nurses, project managers, and lab, data, and admin staff. Coordinators are responsible for daily operations of studies, including protocol implementation, participant recruitment and retention, informed consent, and regulatory compliance. Duties and Responsibilities Protocol Implementation and Management Conduct visits including anthropometric measurements and complex tests. Maintain detailed records and enter data into the appropriate system. Coordinate comprehensive patient protocol treatment schedules to maintain compliance. Lead workstream, project, and/or test as identified by supervisor. Assist in data cleaning as assigned. Participant Recruitment and Retention Develop and implement strategies for recruiting research participants. Assist physicians and clinical staff in identifying potential participants. Outreach and liaison with community events, contribute to recruitment presentations. Screen participants for relevant studies. Schedule participant visits. Assist with engagement activities such as preparing materials, ensuring timely payments, and guiding participants around campus. Analyze retention rates and contribute to retention plans. Informed Consent and Regulatory Compliance Execute informed consent process and monitor participant status; enroll participants, explain protocols, and obtain consent forms. Ensure enrollment and research activities comply with protocols. Maintain records and prepare written reports, including vitals and measurements, documenting adverse events. Identify adverse events and protocol deviations and assist reporting. Other Related Duties Assist investigators in preparing study data, literature reviews, analyses for meetings and publications. Develop and conduct internal presentations. Participate in special projects as assigned. Minimum Requirements Bachelor’s degree in nursing, mental health, psychology, pharmaceutical sciences, social science, or a related field required. A minimum of two years of research-related experience or a master's degree in a relevant field required. Experience in a clinical research setting with Federal Regulations and IRBs required. Highly organized with strong interpersonal and customer service skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and related software. Ability to manage multiple tasks. Ability to work as a member of a project team. Preferred Qualifications Certified Clinical Research Coordinator (CCRC). Knowledge of research protocols, principles, and procedures. Aspects of clinical trials such as screening, interviewing, case report forms. Experimental design, mathematics, statistics, computer applications and data management. Science such as biology or psychology. Clinical tasks required for research (e.g., phlebotomy, centrifugation, interviewing). Ethics and regulatory procedures in clinical trials. Strong communication and presentation skills. Ability to identify, produce, organize, evaluate, and interpret data. Prior experience with medical terminology and procedures including electronic medical records and billing. Prior experience with REDCap, EPIC, and/or appointment scheduling software. Working Conditions This is a fully on-site role. Regular travel is not expected but may occasionally be required for scheduled events. The position involves extended periods of sitting, visual acuity, manual dexterity, and keyboard use. 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. Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position; however, all employment decisions will be made by a person. #J-18808-Ljbffr University of Illinois at Chicago