Clinical Research Coordinator

Job Title: Clinical Research Coordinator - CNS & Behavioral HealthJob Description

This Clinical Research Coordinator role focuses on clinical trials in psychiatry, behavioral health, and central nervous system (CNS) conditions. You will work closely with experienced investigators to manage study operations from initial enrollment through completion, ensuring that each trial is conducted with precision, compassion, and adherence to regulatory standards. In this patient-facing position, you will serve as a steady, trusted presence for participants navigating complex mental health and neurological conditions while helping advance treatments that may benefit patients in the future.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day clinical trial activities to ensure strict adherence to study protocols and support overall trial success.
• Coordinate participant scheduling, including study visits, procedures, assessments, and follow-up appointments to maintain smooth study flow.
• Perform phlebotomy and assist with the collection, labeling, and processing of study specimens in accordance with protocol and safety guidelines.
• Serve as a key liaison between study participants, investigators, sponsors, contract research organizations (CROs), and monitoring teams to facilitate clear communication and issue resolution.
• Maintain accurate and complete source documentation, case report forms, and study records with rigorous attention to data quality and regulatory requirements.
• Support site readiness for audits, monitoring visits, and regulatory reviews by organizing documentation and ensuring compliance with applicable standards.
• Assist with safety reporting and adverse event documentation, ensuring timely communication and proper follow-up for participant safety.
• Contribute to participant recruitment, screening, and retention efforts to help meet enrollment targets and maintain engagement throughout the study.
• Ensure that all clinical trial activities align with FDA, ICH, and GCP guidelines and internal standard operating procedures.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team members in psychiatry, behavioral health, and neuroscience to support high-quality research operations.

Essential Skills

• At least 2 years of experience working as a Clinical Research Coordinator on industry-sponsored clinical trials.
• Demonstrated experience with regulatory documentation, including preparation, maintenance, and organization of essential regulatory files.
• Background in CNS, mental health, psychiatry, psychology, neuroscience, or behavioral health research, with familiarity in conditions such as depression.
• Hands-on experience in clinical research processes, including patient screening, patient recruitment, and clinical trial coordination.
• Strong understanding of regulatory and ethical frameworks governing clinical research, including FDA, ICH, and Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines.
• Ability to maintain high-quality, accurate clinical and regulatory documentation and case report forms.
• Comfort working in a patient-facing environment, with the ability to build rapport and provide a supportive experience for participants.
• Organizational skills to manage multiple studies, visits, and deadlines while maintaining attention to detail.
• Effective communication skills for interacting with participants, investigators, sponsors, CROs, and monitoring teams.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Phlebotomy experience, including blood collection and specimen handling, is strongly preferred.
• Bachelor's degree is strongly preferred; Certified Clinical Research Coordinator (CCRC) certification is a plus.
• Candidates with a high school diploma or associate degree may be considered with relevant experience.
• Experience working in psychiatry, behavioral health, sleep, neuroscience, or related therapeutic areas is beneficial.
• Familiarity with clinical trials involving depression and other CNS or mental health indications is an advantage.
• Ability to support participant retention strategies and contribute to a positive trial experience.
• Interest in advancing psychiatric, behavioral health, and CNS research and contributing to future treatment options.

Work Environment

This Clinical Research Coordinator position is based at a dedicated clinical research center in the Portage Park neighborhood, serving the greater Chicagoland area. The site has conducted hundreds of clinical trials since 2005 and is staffed by board-certified physicians, licensed clinicians, psychometricians, and experienced research professionals. The environment is highly collaborative and research-focused, with established operations supporting pharmaceutical and biotechnology development across psychiatric, sleep, psychedelics, vaccine, and general medicine indications. You will work in a structured clinical setting that emphasizes participant safety, regulatory compliance, and well-managed trial conduct, with access to standard clinical research equipment and systems required for CNS and behavioral health studies.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Chicago, IL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $29.00 - $31.50/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 Chicago,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 4, 2026.

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