Senior Clinical Research Coordinator

Posted on: 8/14/2026 - Final date to receive applications: 8/28/2026

Hiring Department
:
Neurology and Rehabilitation

Location
:
Chicago, IL USA

Requisition : 1042180

Posting Close Date
:
August 28, 2026

Salary:
The budgeted salary range for the position is $60,000 to $77,000. Westrive to provide a competitive salary, considering factors such as available market data, internal equity, candidate experience and qualifications, andbudget constraints. The final salary offer will be determined through athorough assessment of these elements

UIC is among the nation’s preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI).

Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent “Best Colleges” rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities.

UIC has over 300,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.

This position is intended to be eligible for benefits.

• Health
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• a Retirement Plan
• Paid time Off
• Tuition waivers

Position Summary The Clinical Research Coordinator manages and directs the coordination and timely handling of all components of clinical research protocols in and outside of the clinical setting. This position will develop and implement standards for research protocol management, policies, and procedures. Responsible for the implementation and conduct of multiple research projects. Coordinates comprehensive patient protocol treatment schedules to maintain compliance to protocol requirements.

Develops and implements effective patient recruitment strategies, research budgets, and related fiscal planning

• RESEARCH, Clinical Trials, DATA & PROTOCOL MANAGEMENT
• Lead within the department to improve clinical research practices and operations across studies and serve as a resource to others.
• Oversee and participate in coordinating and conducting complex clinical research studies, ensuring compliance with federal and institutional regulations.
• Take initiative in establishing and coordinating the implementation of clinical research protocol priorities and organizational structure based on study needs, identifying areas for improvement.
• Execute project goals and tasks as outlined in the project plan by actively assuming responsibility for components necessary for timely completion.
• Lead protocol changes, assessing and coordinating with various departments to implement changes.
• Coordinate the activation and maintenance of clinical protocols, including review and completion of submissions, amendments, and adverse event reports as required by the UIC Institutional Review Board (IRB), Protocol Review Committee and grant sponsors.
• Review laboratory and clinical procedures and evaluations regularly to ensure protocol compliance.
• Act as liaison between physicians, clinical staff and the UIC IRB office, grant sponsors and regulatory agencies to ensure priorities are clearly communicated and resources are allocated appropriately across multiple ongoing projects.
• Execute informed consent process and monitors patient status;
  Enroll participants into programs, explaining the research protocols to the clients and supporting family/friends, and obtain appropriate consent forms.
• Maintain working knowledge of current protocols and internal Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and disseminate information on any changes to all stakeholders.
• Collaborate…