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What You’ll Do

Confidential Client is hiring a full-time Clinical Research Coordinator in Elgin, IL. You will support clinical trials across therapeutic areas and work closely with investigators, clinical staff, sponsors, and regulatory bodies to ensure high-quality data collection and participant safety.

• Participate in research participant screening, recruitment and enrollment; obtain informed consent and conduct research visits (for no-risk/minimal-risk studies with oversight as applicable).
• Collect, process, store, and ship research specimens according to protocol and study requirements.
• Enter and maintain study data in case report forms and electronic data capture (EDC) systems; respond to data queries and support monitoring visits.
• Obtain, review, and maintain source documents and other regulatory documentation.
• Organize and maintain trial documents, correspondence, and implement quality control/assurance methods.
• Communicate with study sponsors, the research team, and the Institutional Review Board (IRB); assist with regulatory submissions and reporting (amendments, adverse events, protocol deviations) under supervision.
• Maintain up-to-date professional and technical knowledge about clinical trials, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), and applicable FDA regulations.
• Protect participant confidentiality and maintain data integrity in all study activities.

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Minimum & Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum: 1 year of clinical experience (clinical or research-adjacent) or relevant education with demonstrated clinical exposure.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in a health-related field with 1–2 years relevant clinical experience OR Master’s degree in a medical-related field (entry-level research roles may be available for qualifying Master's candidates).
• Preferred skills/certifications:
  • Phlebotomy skills preferred.
  • Experience with psychiatric rating scales (preferred where applicable).
  • National certification (CRA or ACRP) and BLS certification preferred.
  • Strong computer skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook) and experience with EDC systems.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication, strong organization, and ability to meet data deadlines.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team (physicians, nurses, technicians, administrative staff).

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Role Details

• Employment type: Full-time
• Location: Elgin, IL (on-site)
• Estimated salary: $62,947 per year (estimated)
• Level: Entry-to-mid (opportunity for growth and training available)

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Why Join Confidential Client

• Opportunity to grow in a national clinical research organization expanding into new therapeutic areas.
• Hands-on experience coordinating multiple studies and direct exposure to regulatory processes and monitoring.
• Supportive, inclusive team environment with training and professional development opportunities.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

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