Clinical Research Assistant

Clinical Research Assistant

Founded in 1991, IBJI is the largest orthopedic group practice in Illinois. With more than 150 physicians in every orthopedic specialty, IBJI offers care for adults and children from some of the most accomplished and respected orthopedists in the country. Serving northern Illinois and northwest Indiana with over 100 locations, IBJI makes it easy to access care. Our headquarters is in Park Ridge, Illinois, a northwest suburb of Chicago.

Our clinical services include advanced MRI imaging, pain management, non-surgical and surgical treatment plans, rheumatology, physical therapy, occupational therapy, wellness, and sports and sports training. Ortho Access walk-in clinics provide same day care for orthopedic injuries. Comprehensive care offered all in one place enables physicians, therapists and staff to work closely together, so that patients and families achieve better outcomes. Collaborative care is also more efficient. In many cases, IBJI services are substantially less expensive than those provided by large healthcare systems and emergency rooms.

The Research Assistant supports the implementation and conduct of clinical research studies under the direction of a Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC) or Principal Investigator (PI). This role involves assisting with subject recruitment, data collection, documentation, and general study coordination in compliance with regulatory guidelines and institutional policies.

Responsibilities:

• Assist with participant recruitment, screening, and scheduling of research visits
• Obtain informed consent under appropriate supervision and ensure proper documentation
• Collect, enter, and maintain research data in electronic and paper-based systems
• Assist in completing case report forms (CRFs) and resolving data queries
• Coordinate specimen collection, labeling, and shipment per protocol requirements
• Maintain study logs, source documentation, and subject files
• Prepare materials for study visits or procedures
• Assist with regulatory document filing, IRB correspondence, and compliance tracking
• Support monitoring visits, audits, and study closeout activities
• Attend team meetings, trainings, and sponsor calls as required
• Other job functions as assigned
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment
• Other duties as assigned

Work Environment:

• Clinical and office-based settings
• Hybrid work model
• Requires interaction with patients, clinicians, and external research partners
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs and stand/walk for extended periods, if needed
• Requires travel to clinical sites as needed (must have own transportation)

Requirements:

Education:

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in a health, science, or related field

Certifications/Licensure:

• GCP or Human Subjects Research Certification

Experience:

• Interest in or 6+ months of experience in clinical research, healthcare, or laboratory work
• Previous clinical or research experience

Technical Skills:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and basic data entry systems
• Familiarity with medical terminology, EHR systems, or clinical trial databases

Soft Skills:

• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Physical Requirements:

• Stand or sit for extended periods of time

This description is intended to provide only basic guidelines for meeting job requirements. Duties and responsibilities, experience, qualifications, skills, supervisory relationship, physical/mental demands, and environmental/working conditions may change as needs evolve.

Base salary offers for this position may vary based on factors such as location, skills and relevant experience. We offer the following benefits to those who are benefit eligible (30+ hours a week): medical, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, long and short term disability, 401k program with company match and profit sharing, wellness program, health savings accounts, flexible savings accounts, ID protection plan and accident, critical illness and hospital benefits. In addition, we offer paid holidays and paid time off.

Illinois Bone and Joint Institute, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business need, without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to recruitment and placement, promotion, training, transfer, retention, rate of pay and all other terms and conditions of employment.