CRC - Lombard, IL

Job Title: Research Coordinator Job Description
The Research Coordinator supports the successful implementation of clinical research studies by assisting investigators, research associates, and project managers with day-to-day operational activities. This role focuses on participant recruitment and consent, data collection and management, and administrative tasks that ensure studies run smoothly and in compliance with research standards. The position offers the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in clinical research trials while working with a leading healthcare provider.
Responsibilities
- Recruit and consent research participants in accordance with study protocols and ethical guidelines.
- Conduct telephone and in-person interviews with potential and enrolled participants, including screening for eligibility.
- Perform ongoing follow-up with study participants via telephone, email, and mail to support retention and data collection.
- Prepare, mail, and process questionnaires and other study-related correspondence in a timely and accurate manner.
- Assist in tracking study participants using MS Excel and other designated tracking tools.
- Maintain accurate, organized, and detailed records and files of all research activities and participant interactions.
- Review, edit, clean, and enter participant data into electronic databases, ensuring data quality and completeness.
- Assist with literature reviews to support proposal submissions and manuscript preparation as needed.
- Perform bookkeeping tasks related to study budgets, including ordering supplies and requesting checks for payments and participant incentives.
- Complete miscellaneous administrative tasks such as typing labels, copying, faxing, preparing meeting materials, taking meeting notes, and transcribing audio files.
- Review patient charts and medical records to identify eligible participants and collect relevant clinical information.
- Support patient recruitment efforts within clinical settings, including coordination with clinical staff.
- Utilize electronic data capture (EDC) systems and electronic medical records (EMR) to enter, manage, and verify study data.
- Apply Good Clinical Practice (GCP) principles in daily work to support regulatory and ethical compliance in clinical research.
- Collaborate with clinical and research teams involved in phlebotomy and vaccine-related studies, as applicable to assigned projects.
Essential Skills
- High school diploma or General Education Development (GED).
- At least 6 months of clinical research experience.
- Experience with chart review and patient recruitment in a clinical or research setting.
- Familiarity with electronic data capture (EDC) systems.
- Experience working with electronic medical records (EMR).
- Knowledge of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) principles.
- Background in the medical field, including exposure to phlebotomy and vaccine-related work.
- Proficiency with MS Excel for tracking participants and managing study data.
- Strong data entry skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to maintain accurate and detailed records and documentation.
- Comfort conducting telephone and in-person interviews with participants.
- Ability to perform administrative tasks such as mailing, copying, faxing, and document preparation.
- Tech-savvy with the ability to learn and use new research and data systems.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Interest in developing a career in clinical research and growing within the field.
- Ability to assist with literature reviews for proposals and manuscripts.
- Basic bookkeeping skills related to ordering supplies and processing payments and participant incentives.
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills for interacting with participants and research staff.
- Comfort working in a healthcare environment and collaborating with clinical teams.
- Motivation to support high-quality clinical research for a leading healthcare provider.
Work Environment
This role is fully on-site, with work performed five days per week at a clinical or research facility. The environment involves active participation in clinical research trials, including close collaboration with healthcare professionals and research staff. The position requires regular use of electronic medical records (EMR), electronic data capture (EDC) systems, MS Excel, and other standard office technology for data entry, tracking, and documentation. The work setting combines office-based administrative tasks with activities in clinical areas for patient recruitment and chart review. The organization emphasizes professional growth in clinical research and offers the opportunity to contribute to studies conducted by a leading healthcare provider.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Lombard, IL.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $30.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Lombard,IL.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Oct 9, 2026. About Actalent

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