Clinical Research Coordinator II

Clinical Research Coordinator II

University of Chicago – Clinical Research Staff – Neurology Department

Onsite, patient‑facing Clinical Research Coordinator II partnering with the clinical Principal Investigator under direction of the Clinical Research Manager. Supports, facilitates, and coordinates daily clinical trial activities independently to conduct the study.

• Manages all aspects of conducting clinical trials including screening, enrollment, subject follow‑up, completion of case report forms, and adverse event reports.
• Coordinates study conduct from startup through closeout including recruitment, screening, informed consent, data collection, and protocol adherence.
• Recruits and interviews potential study patients under guidance of PI and other research staff.
• Obtains informed consent and plans and coordinates patient schedules for study procedures and treatment schedules.
• Performs assessments at visits and monitors for adverse events.
• Organizes and attends site visits from sponsors and relevant study meetings.
• Protects patient and data confidentiality by ensuring research data security and compliance with federal regulations and sponsor protocols.
• Ensures SOP implementation and documentation in accordance with study sponsor, PI, and regulatory agency specifications.
• Maintains accurate and complete records including signed informed consent, IRB approvals, source documentation, CRFs, drug dispensing logs, and study communication.
• Prepares and maintains protocol submissions and revisions.
• Assists in training new or backup coordinators.
• Accountable for all tasks in moderately complex clinical studies and performs other related work as needed.

Minimum Requirements

• College or university degree in a related field.
• 2–5 years of relevant work experience in a related discipline.

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Clinical research experience or relevant experience.
• Experience coordinating multiple studies (investigator initiated, industry sponsored, multi‑site trials).
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written).
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Adaptability to changing working situations and work assignments.
• Ability to comprehend technical documents.
• Working knowledge of Good Clinical Practices (GCP).
• Excellent time management and ability to prioritize work assignments.

• Resume (required)
• Cover Letter (required)

Eligible for a wide range of benefits programs and resources including health, retirement, and paid time off. Information about the benefit offerings can be found in the Benefits Guidebook.

$60,000.00 – $75,000.00 per year.

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