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

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

Search Extension Until 9/15/2026

Hiring Department:
Department of Medicine

Location:

Chicago, IL

Requisition

Posting Close Date:
June 19, 2026

Salary:
The budgeted salary range for the position is $70,000- $90,000

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 . This includes

• Health
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Paid time Off
• Tuition waivers for employees and dependents

The Breathe Chicago Center (BCC) in the Department of Medicine at the University of Illinois Chicago conducts research to identify new tests and treatments for people with chronic lung disease, COVID-19, Long COVID, and other conditions. We also use healthcare delivery science to increase access to high-quality healthcare. Studies are conducted in collaboration with academic health centers, community-based organizations, and faith-based organizations in Chicago and other cities across the nation.

The Visiting Senior Clinical Research Coordinator collaborates with the Principal Investigator and other team members to provide oversight, facilitation, and coordination of one or more research studies. This role is responsible for managing all phases of study implementation, from startup through close-out, while maintaining both day-to-day operational oversight and a broad overview of the project’s status. The incumbent serves as the primary liaison for the project team, which may include physicians, nurses, project managers, lab technicians, and data staff;

and communicates with internal and external hubs, sponsors, national groups and other external entities. Senior Clinical Research Coordinators are responsible for recruiting and retaining participants; developing and implementing SOPs, workflows, and protocol training; allocating staff time and tasks; reviewing data for accuracy; and achieving recruitment and visit completion targets to ensure study objectives are met.

• In collaboration with the PI, oversee and manage the completion of goals and tasks as outlined in the project plan. Responsible for the implementation and ensuring the timely completion of all research activities. Track progress against milestones and project plans, and update plans as needed to meet project goals.
• Lead and manage the implementation of the research protocol, including developing, updating, and executing MOPs and SOPs, and ensure study staff are trained on all protocols and procedures. Serve as the…