Clinical Research Coordinator III

General Summary

Coordinates all clinical research activities with minimal supervision.

Adheres to the service values and principles as well as the principles of research ethics.

Based on specific research program needs, patient‑facing versus data‑administrative responsibilities will vary.

Coordinates and oversees all aspects of clinical research projects, including study start‑up, site qualifications, initiation, monitoring, and close‑out visits.

Oversees site visits, promptly addresses sponsor queries, and ensures strict adherence to study protocols and regulatory requirements throughout all study activities.

Manages regulatory compliance and documentation processes, including preparing and maintaining regulatory documents, registering studies on Clinical Trials.gov if required, assisting investigators with regulatory submissions such as to the FDA, and developing and updating Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to ensure adherence to research protocols and regulatory standards.

Promotes ethical conduct in research and ensures integrity in all aspects of study conduct and data handling.

Manages logistical and administrative aspects of clinical research projects by maintaining an inventory of supplies and equipment, preparing lab kits and requisitions, organizing and maintaining study documents including regulatory binders and source documents, tracking deadlines for grants and deliverables, and constructing codebooks for data dictionaries.

Manages participant engagement throughout clinical research studies by identifying and recruiting eligible subjects, conducting informed consent/assent processes, coordinating subject reimbursement, verifying participant eligibility, and serving as the primary point of contact for study‑related inquiries and support.

Manages the data lifecycle in clinical research by abstracting information from medical records, entering data into case report and study forms, preparing abstracted/coded data for analysis, conducting statistical analyses, and ensuring database validity and integrity through QA/QC checks and data monitoring processes.

Manages some financial aspects of research projects by assisting in budget preparation and fund review, as well as supporting the research central offices and Principal Investigator (PI) in grant preparation and reporting activities.

Provides comprehensive training and mentorship to research personnel by assisting in study conduct training, serving as a mentor and resource, and assisting the onboarding process for new study team members.

Leads the dissemination of research findings through manuscript preparation, collaboration on abstracts/posters, presentation of research at national meetings, or coordination of research education conferences.

Other job functions as assigned.

Bachelor’s degree and two or more years of research experience required; two to three years with complex research projects preferred.

Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple simultaneous studies.

Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Strong knowledge of FDA, HSR, and GCP Guidelines.

Strong analytical skills with the ability to recognize quantitative and qualitative research methods and remain agile and adaptable to various technological systems. May assist in technology system implementation.

Strong leadership skills with the ability to prioritize tasks, problem‑solve, and serve as a mentor.

Ability to foster an inclusive environment where all team members feel valued and respected.

Education:

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.

Salary: $59,280.00 – $96,928.00.

For full‑time and part‑time employees who work 20 or more hours per week we offer a generous benefits package that includes: medical, dental, and vision insurance; employer‑paid group term life and disability; employer contribution toward Health Savings Account;
Flexible Spending Accounts; paid time off (PTO), paid holidays and paid parental leave; 403(b) with a 5% employer match; plus various voluntary benefits such as supplemental life, AD&D and disability, critical illness, accident and hospital indemnity coverage, tuition assistance, student loan servicing and support, adoption benefits, backup childcare and eldercare, employee assistance program, discount on services at Lurie children’s facilities, and discount purchasing program.

Lurie Children’s and its affiliates are equal employment opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, protected veteran status, order of protection status, protected genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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