Clinical Research Coordinator

University of Illinois Chicago•Chicago, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Women's Health Research Program in the University of Illinois Chicago Department of Psychiatry is seeking a Clinical Research Coordinator to work on clinical trials and clinical research studies. The coordinator is responsible for day-to-day study execution, including participant recruitment, screening, enrollment, retention, visit scheduling, assessments, and ongoing communication. The role ensures timely and accurate implementation of study protocols and compliance with regulatory and human-subject requirements. It serves as a primary point of contact for participants and works with the Clinical Study Manager, Senior Research Specialist, study physician, and research team. The coordinator also collaborates with internal departments and external partners to support study conduct. The role combines clinical research coordination with laboratory work supporting research in neurodevelopment and psychiatric disease. Laboratory activities include maintaining human pluripotent stem-cell cultures and cortical organoids, conducting cell-based experiments and assays, processing samples, and supporting routine laboratory operations. The position also involves study documentation and data management, IRB-related activities, data preparation and analysis, report preparation, and data-sharing compliance. The position is based in Chicago, Illinois. The stated wage is $50,000 to $54,000 for full-time efforts (1.0 FTE), and the position is intended to be eligible for benefits. The start date is flexible.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in neuroscience, psychology, or a related field.
At least one year of experience in women’s health, clinical, or epidemiological research.
At least one year of experience coordinating clinical trials and experience with protocol-driven research operations, principles, and procedures.
Knowledge of clinical-trial activities such as screening, interviewing, and computer-based data management.
Knowledge of ethics and regulatory procedures, including informed consent, data safety and monitoring plans, and principles of data collection and documentation.
Experience with study administrative and business operations.
Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in social science or a related field.
Two years of experience coordinating clinical trials and experience with protocol-driven research operations, principles, and procedures.
Experience with neurocognitive testing and REDCap.

Responsibilities

Perform hands-on laboratory experiments supporting research in neurodevelopment and psychiatric disease.
Maintain human pluripotent stem-cell cultures and generate and maintain human cortical organoids and other cell-based models.
Conduct experimental treatments and sample collection, and perform molecular, cellular, imaging, and biochemical assays.
Assist with optimizing and troubleshooting experimental protocols and preparing samples for downstream analyses.
Support laboratory operations by preparing media and reagents, maintaining supplies and inventories, organizing shared materials and equipment, and coordinating routine equipment maintenance.
Help maintain laboratory organization and compliance with institutional research and safety procedures.
Collect, organize, and preliminarily process experimental data; maintain accurate experimental records, protocols, sample inventories, and other research documentation.
Organize data and experimental materials for analysis, presentation, scientific reports, and manuscripts.
Recruit, screen, and enroll study participants; explain protocols and obtain informed consent for screening in accordance with IRB-approved procedures.
Assist with all aspects of clinical trial protocols and serve as a point of contact for participants.
Administer structured interviews and cognitive assessment batteries, obtain physical measures, train participants on wearable devices, and escort participants to assessments in other campus laboratories.
Process blood and related biological samples, including preparing study equipment and phlebotomy tubes, and labeling, handling, storing, and transporting samples in accordance with protocol and safety requirements.
Enter data into study databases.
Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.