Study coordinator Jobs in Chicago, IL

Department

BSD IPP - MOSAAIC

About the Department

The Institute for Population and Precision Health (IPPH), located in the Biological Sciences Division, integrates a wide spectrum of factors such as human health behaviors, environmental factors, social and economic factors, policies and genetic determinants of health, into studies focused on the treatment and prevention of disease, as well as the maintenance of wellness. Leveraging and integrating the University of Chicago’s considerable institutional strength in population science with research spanning diverse fields such as genetic medicine, cancer epidemiology, microbiome, and epigenomics, the Institute will have the common goal of improving human health outcomes. Another major goal of the Institute will be to develop a new multidisciplinary training program to equip researchers with emerging tools and methods to conduct precision health research within a population health framework. Our faculty lead research projects in biostatistics, epidemiology and health services research and participate in interdisciplinary teams with faculty in other departments to address complex problems in health and healthcare, in our communities and around the globe.

Job Summary

The University of Chicago's Institute for Population and Precision Health (IPPH) is seeking a Clinical Research Coordinator 2 to support its portfolio of federally funded population health research, with a primary focus on the Multi-ethnic Observational Study in American Asian and Pacific Islander Communities (MOSAAIC) — a landmark NHLBI-funded epidemiological cohort study aimed at addressing critical gaps in cardiovascular, metabolic, pulmonary, and mental health research for Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander communities.

The University of Chicago serves as one of five national clinical and community field centers for MOSAAIC, with a goal of enrolling 2,000 Chicago-area participants through community-based outreach, mobile data collection, clinical phenotyping, and biospecimen collection. The study collects data across a broad range of health domains, including heart health, diabetes, lung health, and mental health, as well as social determinants of health such as environmental exposures and access to care. The Clinical Research Coordinator 2 will support the full research lifecycle across this and related IPPH studies — including participant recruitment and retention, IRB compliance, data and specimen collection, quality control, and milestone reporting — working closely with Scientific Directors and the Research Manager to advance research that promotes health equity and reduces disparities in historically underrepresented populations.

This at-will position is wholly or partially funded by contractual grant funding which is renewed under provisions set by the grantor of the contract. Employment will be contingent upon the continued receipt of these grant funds and satisfactory job performance.

Responsibilities

• Coordination and quality control management for observational and interventional, including both clinic and community-based studies, within the Institute for Population and Precision Health.
• Support operational execution of multi-institutional and some international studies, many of which are federally funded or funded by pharmaceutical sponsors.
• Oversee the collection of clinical data, survey data, environmental data, and associated samples and biospecimens.
• Manage IRB submissions, amendments, and continuing reviews; develop and refine data collection instruments; enforce implementation accuracy and study staff protocol compliance; and deliver continuous milestone reporting — including progress, successes, and emerging challenges — to study leadership.
• Drive participant engagement through active coordination of subject screening, recruitment, informed consent, data and specimen collection, and longitudinal follow-up and retention strategies.
• Monitor study participants, schedule, and conduct study-related procedures (eg. interviews, phlebotomies, and follow-ups) and establish data quality control checks.
• Work with the Scientific Directors and Research Manager in the planning, development, and evaluation of research.
• Coordination of data acquisition, entry, QC, and query response, ensuring timely and accurate data flow in compliance with study protocols and sponsor or regulatory requirements.
• Assist in the development of new projects and preparation of study reports, and manuscripts for publication.
• Assist in the preparation of presentations, media, and curricular materials relating to research.
• Accountable for all tasks in moderately complex clinical studies.
• Assists with various professional, organizational, and operational tasks under moderate supervision.
• Facilitates and participates in the daily activities of moderately complex clinical studies and performs various activities including patient data retrieval, documenting clinical research records, and participation in program audits.
• Uses knowledge of clinical studies to coordinate the collection of analyzable clinical research data and/or samples with a limited to moderate degree of independence. Contributes to the problem solving on assigned clinical research studies and tasks.
• Performs other related work as needed.
  

Minimum Qualifications

Education:

Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.

Work Experience:

Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 2-5 years of work experience in a related job discipline.

Certifications:

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Preferred Qualifications

Education:

• Master’s degree in public health, epidemiology or related field.

Experience:

• Experience coordinating observational and/or interventional clinical research studies, including familiarity with both clinic-based and community-based research settings.
• Prior work on multi-site, federally funded, or industry/pharmaceutically sponsored research studies; experience with international studies a plus.
• Demonstrated experience with IRB submissions, amendments, continuing reviews, and related regulatory documentation.
• Experience conducting or supporting study-related procedures such as participant interviews, phlebotomy, and structured follow-up assessments.
• Previous experience developing and maintaining data collection instruments, case report forms (CRFs), and data quality control processes, including query identification and response.
• Experience working with electronic data capture (EDC) systems and managing data entry, acquisition, and QC workflows.
• Experience contributing to the preparation of study reports, manuscripts, presentations, and/or curricular or outreach materials related to research.
• Prior work in population health, precision health, epidemiology, or a closely related research environment.
• Familiarity with research coordination within an academic medical center or research institute setting.

Preferred Competencies

• Knowledge of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines and experience supporting program audits or regulatory inspections.
• Working knowledge of nutrition science and its application to clinical research, including relevant scientific principles, methodologies, and current research practices.
• Knowledge of clinical research techniques, methodologies, and procedures, with the ability to apply appropriate methods to support high-quality research outcomes.
• Strong data management skills and attention to detail; familiarity Good Clinical Practices (GCP); extensive knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Adobe Acrobat; understanding of federal research regulations and human research protections; ability to participate in protocol review and evaluate clinical trials.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess complex research issues, identify solutions, and exercise sound judgement.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks, manage time efficiently, meet deadlines, and maintain strong organizational skills; work independently; learn and develop new skills.
• Ability to communicate in writing and orally; follow written and verbal instructions; comprehend and read complex technical and clinical documents.
• Ability to develop and manage interpersonal relationships; work effectively, independently, or as part of a team; collaborate with faculty and divisional clinical research infrastructure; demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Ability to train, mentor, and develop frontline research staff while promoting adherence to research protocols, quality standards, and operational objectives.

Working Conditions

• Office, clinic, and community setting.
• Some evening and weekend hours may be required to accommodate community clinic visits and participant scheduling needs.

Application Documents

• Resume (required)
• Cover Letter (preferred)

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Job Family

Research

Role Impact

Individual Contributor

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Drug Test Required

Yes

Health Screen Required

Yes

Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required

No

Pay Rate Type

Salary

FLSA Status

Exempt

Pay Range

$60,000.00 - $75,000.00

The included pay rate or range represents the University’s good faith estimate of the possible compensation offer for this role at the time of posting.

Benefits Eligible

Yes

The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off. Information about the benefit offerings can be found in theBenefits Guidebook.

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