Part-Time Clinical Research Coordinator

Job Title: Clinical Research CoordinatorJob Description

This part-time Clinical Research Coordinator role supports the successful execution of clinical trials within a clinic environment. The position focuses on coordinating day-to-day study activities, supporting patient recruitment and enrollment, maintaining accurate documentation, and ensuring compliance with protocols, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), and applicable regulatory requirements. The role offers the opportunity to contribute to meaningful clinical research while working with one of the leading healthcare providers in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and implement clinical trial activities in accordance with study protocols, including patient recruitment, informed consent, screening, and enrollment support as delegated by the Principal Investigator.

• Conduct thorough chart reviews to identify and pre-screen potential study participants based on protocol-specific eligibility criteria.

• Support patient recruitment efforts by communicating with prospective participants, explaining study procedures, and facilitating the informed consent process.

• Maintain accurate, complete, and up-to-date study documentation and regulatory files in compliance with GCP, institutional policies, and applicable regulations.

• Oversee or support data collection and data entry into study databases and electronic data capture (EDC) systems, ensuring data quality, accuracy, and adherence to protocol requirements.

• Utilize electronic medical record (EMR) systems to obtain and verify clinical information required for study procedures and documentation.

• Assist with the preparation, submission, and tracking of regulatory documents and correspondence to regulatory authorities and Institutional Review Boards (IRBs), including protocol amendments and safety reports.

• Act as a liaison between the study site, participants, investigators, and internal teams to facilitate effective communication and problem resolution.

• Manage logistics for study visits, including scheduling participants, coordinating with clinic staff, and ensuring the availability of study materials, supplies, and equipment.

• Support study-related procedures, which may include tasks such as phlebotomy when within scope of practice and training.

• Monitor ongoing study activities to ensure adherence to protocol, GCP, and regulatory requirements, and promptly report any issues or deviations to the appropriate parties.

• Provide mentorship and guidance to junior staff when applicable, sharing best practices and supporting their development in clinical research processes.

Essential Skills

• Minimum of 12 months of experience as a Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC) or in a closely related clinical research role.

• Strong understanding of clinical trial processes, including study start-up, patient recruitment, informed consent, screening, enrollment, and follow-up.

• Solid knowledge of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines and applicable regulatory requirements for clinical research.

• Demonstrated experience with chart review and patient recruitment in a clinical or research setting.

• Proficiency with electronic data capture (EDC) systems and electronic medical record (EMR) platforms.

• Ability to maintain accurate and complete regulatory and study documentation in compliance with protocols and regulations.

• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks, priorities, and timelines in a fast-paced environment.

• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail to ensure high-quality data and protocol compliance.

• Effective verbal and written communication skills for interacting with participants, investigators, and cross-functional teams.

• Strong interpersonal skills to build rapport with patients and collaborate effectively with clinical and research staff.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.

• Ability to learn and work within clinical trial management systems (CTMS) and related research platforms.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Cardiology clinical research experience is preferred but not required.

• Experience performing or supporting phlebotomy procedures within scope of training is an advantage.

• Prior experience working in a clinic-based research environment is beneficial.

• Familiarity with CTMS and other clinical research technology platforms is highly desirable.

• Demonstrated ability to act as a liaison between multiple stakeholders, including patients, investigators, and internal teams.

• Experience mentoring or guiding junior staff is a plus.

• Genuine interest in contributing to clinical research trials and improving patient care through evidence-based medicine.

Work Environment

This is an on-site, part-time position based in a clinic environment, typically ranging from 16 to 24 hours per week. You will work closely with clinical and research professionals in a setting focused on delivering high-quality patient care while conducting clinical research trials. The role involves regular use of electronic medical record (EMR) systems, electronic data capture (EDC) platforms, clinical trial management systems (CTMS), and standard office software such as Microsoft Office. The clinic environment is structured and professional, with direct interaction with patients and multidisciplinary teams. The schedule provides some flexibility within the part-time hours while maintaining consistent on-site presence to support study visits and trial activities. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to impactful clinical research within a leading healthcare organization.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Glenview, IL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $40.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Glenview,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 23, 2026.

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