Clinical Research Coordinator 2

University of Chicago•Chicago, IL

1d•$60,000 - $75,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Clinical Research Coordinator 2 (CRC2) is a specialized researcher who partners with the clinical Principal Investigator and works under the direction of a departmental or laboratory research manager. The CRC2 independently supports, facilitates, and coordinates the daily activities of clinical trials, generally with limited supervision or guidance. The role works with the PI, department, sponsor, and institution on compliance, financial, personnel, and other aspects of clinical study administration. The CRC2 coordinates clinical studies from startup through closeout, including participant recruitment and screening, informed consent, study procedures and visits, data and specimen collection, protocol adherence, safety monitoring, regulatory submissions, documentation, and study meetings. The position supports moderately complex studies and contributes to problem-solving, audits, and the collection of analyzable clinical research data and samples. Work takes place in clinical research, patient care, and office environments and may involve exposure to biological specimens and other clinical research materials. Hybrid arrangements may be considered based on operational needs and position responsibilities.

Requirements

College or university degree in a related field.
Two to five years of work experience in a related job discipline.
Ability to communicate clearly, professionally, and effectively with patients, faculty, staff, research teams, sponsors, and other stakeholders.
Strong organizational and time management skills; ability to manage multiple activities, prioritize competing demands, and meet deadlines.
Ability to establish effective working relationships with diverse individuals and collaborate across multidisciplinary teams.
Strong data management skills and attention to detail, accuracy, and completeness in research records and documentation.
Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel, and ability to learn clinical research databases and electronic systems.
Ability to interpret and apply clinical research protocols, regulatory requirements, and study documentation and resolve issues appropriately.
Sound judgment, ownership of assigned responsibilities, and ability to complete work accurately and on time with limited supervision.
Ability to adapt to changing priorities, study requirements, and assignments while maintaining productivity and quality.
Ability to comprehend, retain, and apply complex study protocols, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
Ability to adhere to clinical research regulations, institutional policies, study protocols, and confidentiality requirements.
Ability to navigate assigned University of Chicago clinical, research, and administrative locations.
Ability to follow safety and infection-prevention protocols, including use of personal protective equipment as required.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in a related field.
Relevant clinical research experience.
Working knowledge of coordinating multiple studies, such as investigator-initiated, industry-sponsored, and multi-site trials.

Responsibilities

Manage clinical trial activities, including screening, enrollment, participant follow-up, case report forms, and adverse event reports.
Recruit and interview potential study participants with guidance from the PI and other clinical research staff.
Collect, process, ship, and store specimens according to established aseptic techniques.
Coordinate studies from startup through closeout, including recruitment, screening, informed consent, research data collection, and protocol adherence.
Plan and coordinate participant schedules for study procedures, return visits, and treatment schedules.
Educate participants about study procedures, visit schedules, what to report, and the risks and benefits of procedures.
Perform visit assessments and monitor for adverse events.
Organize and attend sponsor site visits and other relevant study meetings.
Protect participant and data confidentiality, secure research data and personal health information, and comply with federal regulations and sponsor protocols.
Implement and document Standard Operating Procedures according to sponsor, PI, and regulatory agency specifications.
Maintain accurate and complete study records, including consent forms, IRB approvals, source documentation, case report forms, drug dispensing logs, and study communications.
Prepare IRB submissions independently and understand the IRB submission and review process.
Ensure compliance with federal regulations and institutional policies.
May prepare and maintain protocol submissions and revisions.
May assist with training new or backup coordinators.
Support professional, organizational, and operational tasks under moderate supervision.
Facilitate and participate in daily activities of moderately complex clinical studies, including patient data retrieval, clinical research recordkeeping, and program audits.
Coordinate collection of analyzable clinical research data and samples with limited to moderate independence, and contribute to problem-solving on assigned studies and tasks.
Perform other related work as needed.