Clinical Research Coordinator (Metabolic) - Chicago, IL Clinical Research

Clinical Research Coordinator – Clinical Trials

IMA Clinical Research | Chicago, IL Full-Time | Permanent | $60,000–$65,000, depending on experience

At IMA Clinical Research, every study brings new therapies closer to the patients who need them. As a Clinical Research Coordinator, you won't just manage logistics — you'll be the trusted point of contact for participants, the operational backbone of each trial, and a key partner to investigators, sponsors, CROs, and monitors.

If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and want your work to translate directly into better patient outcomes, we'd love to talk.

• Own the participant experience — coordinating visits, assessments, and follow-up appointments with care and precision
• Drive study operations across multiple active clinical trials simultaneously
• Perform venipuncture and process laboratory specimens accurately and safely
• Maintain airtight source documentation and regulatory files in line with GCP and sponsor requirements
• Lead participant recruitment, enrollment, retention, and education efforts
• Identify, document, and report adverse events, safeguarding study quality and participant safety at every step

• 2+ years of experience as a Clinical Research Coordinator
• Confident, reliable phlebotomy skills
• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree a plus
• Background in metabolic, endocrine, internal medicine, or related therapeutic areas preferred
• A knack for juggling competing priorities without missing a beat
• CCRC certification welcomed, though not required

We invest in our team as much as we invest in our research:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) with company match
• Generous PTO and paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement and student loan repayment assistance
• Paid parental leave
• A predictable schedule — no nights, weekends, or on-call requirements

The IMA Group is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer Our Government Services Division supports local, state, and federal agencies and delivers professional and objective medical and psychological examinations as well as ancillary services. Our Payer Services Division meets the evaluation and screening needs of Carriers, TPAs, Public Entities and Employers and includes behavioral health and physical medicine specialty services, working with a wide range of organizations within the workers' compensation, disability, liability, and auto markets.

Our Clinical Research Division performs all types of Phase II-IV clinical trials in multiple therapeutic areas through a flexible nationwide network of site locations and virtual capabilities.