Clinical Research Coordinator

Clinical Research Coordinator

Location: Chicago, IL, US · Posted: 11/6/2026 · Closes: 11/24/2026 · Reference: 21299

Position Summary The Clinical Research Coordinator is responsible for the day-to-day execution and coordination of clinical trials or clinical research studies, including participant recruitment, screening, enrollment, retention, scheduling study visits, assessments, and ongoing communication. The position ensures the timely and accurate implementation of study protocols and compliance with regulatory and human subject's requirements. The coordinator serves as the primary point of contact for study participants and works closely with the Clinical Study Manager, Senior Research Specialist, study physician, and research team to coordinate study activities. Responsibilities include protocol implementation, participant and treatment scheduling, data entry and management, IRB-related activities, data preparation and analysis, report preparation, and data sharing compliance. The coordinator also collaborates with internal departments and external partners as needed to support successful study co Duties Responsibilities Job Responsibilities (Essential Duties): _x000d_ 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 optimization and troubleshooting of experimental protocols and preparation of samples for downstream analyses_x000d_ Support routine laboratory operations, including preparation of media and reagents, maintenance of laboratory supplies and inventories, organization of shared laboratory materials and equipment, and coordination of routine equipment maintenance. Assist in maintaining laboratory organization and compliance with applicable institutional research and safety procedures._x000d_ Collect, organize, and perform preliminary processing of experimental data. Maintain accurate and timely experimental records, protocols, sample inventories, and other research documentation. Assist with organization of data and experimental materials for analysis, presentation, and preparation of scientific reports and manuscripts._x000d_ Recruit, screen, and enroll study participants, including explaining the research protocol and obtaining informed consent for study screening activities in accordance with IRB-approved procedures._x000d_ Assist with all aspects of the clinical trial protocol, serving as a point of contact for study participants._x000d_ Administer structured interviews and cognitive assessment batteries, obtain physical measures, train participants on wearable devices, and escort participants to assessments conducted at other laboratories on campus._x000d_ Process blood and related biological samples, preparation of study equipment and phlebotomy tubes, sample labeling, handling, storage, and transport to designated laboratories in compliance with protocol and safety requirements._x000d_ Enter data into study databases._x000d_ Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned. _x000d_ Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.