Clinical Research Coordinator I

University of Chicago • Chicago, IL

21h • Onsite

About The Position

The Duchossois Family Institute (DFI) at the University of Chicago Medicine promotes wellness through groundbreaking science on the immune system, genetics, the microbiome, and their shared environments. The DFI aims to maximize good health and its benefits by introducing a new science of wellness. It comprises a multidisciplinary team of scientists, physicians, data analysts, and entrepreneurship specialists who collaborate to accelerate this innovative approach to health. The DFI conducts microbiome analyses on patients undergoing heart and/or liver transplantation, cancer treatment, and intensive care hospitalization under protocols approved by the University of Chicago IRB. The clinical research coordinator will assist in all aspects of these clinical research studies to ensure compliance with protocol and applicable institutional and regulatory guidelines. The anticipated findings of these studies are expected to optimize patient recovery from complex medical therapies, reduce complication rates (including antibiotic-resistant infections), and shorten hospital stays.

Requirements

• College or university degree in related field.
• Knowledge and skills developed through < 2 years of work experience in a related job discipline.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience coordinating multiple studies.
• Proficient in using computers, databases and Excel.
• Familiarity with REDCap and EPIC.
• Bilingual Spanish-speaking skills are advantageous.
• Ability to communicate clearly, tactfully, and courteously with patrons, patients, staff, faculty, students, and others.
• Genuine interest in health disparities research.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills.
• Strong data management skills and meticulous attention to detail.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe Acrobat.
• Ability to perform basic statistical analyses.
• Capable of reading and understanding complex documents, such as clinical trial protocols.
• Skilled in managing competing demands with diplomacy and enthusiasm.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Adaptable to changing working situations and assignments.
• Exceptional time management skills.
• Familiarity with IRB processes, study participant recruitment, and patient consent procedures.

Responsibilities

• Support all aspects of clinical trial operations, including participant screening, enrollment, follow-up, completion of case report forms, adverse event reporting, and protocol compliance.
• Obtain in-person patient consent.
• Transport patient specimens from the clinics or hospital units to the research laboratory.
• Coordinate with couriers for sample collection from home to hospital.
• Perform data entry and statistical analyses, including data collection, summary statistics, and sample collection metrics.
• Assist in developing source documentation, subject and specimen tracking systems, and REDCap forms.
• Call patients for survey completion and appointment reminders.
• Support enrollment, data collection, specimen tracking, adverse event monitoring, and other assigned tasks in Phase 1 clinical trial.
• Serve as a liaison between medical staff, university departments, and ancillary teams.
• Maintain accurate, complete records, including signed consent forms, relevant IRB approvals, source documentation, case report forma, drug dispensing logs, and study communications.
• Remain current with study protocols and internal SOPs.
• Uphold high standards in clinical research practice and help foster accountability in the team.
• Ensure compliance with federal regulations and institutional policies.
• Accountable for all tasks in basic clinical studies.
• Assists with various professional, organizational, and operational tasks under direct supervision.
• Supports quality assurance reviews conducted by study sponsors, federal agencies, or specially designated review groups.
• Uses knowledge of clinical studies to coordinate the collection of analyzable clinical research data and/or samples.
• Performs other related work as needed.

Benefits

• The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees