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Clinical Research Data Coordinator - Cancer Center Clinical Trials Office

Search Extension until September 11, 2026

Hiring Department: Clinical Trials Office

Location:  Chicago, IL USA

Requisition ID: 1041069

Posting Close Date: June 12, 2026

Salary:  The budgeted salary range for this position is $55,000 to $65,000. Final salary offered will be determined by a thorough assessment of available market data, internal salary equity, candidate experience and qualifications, and budget constraints.

About the University of Illinois Chicago

UIC is among the nation’s preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent “Best Colleges” rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has over 300,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.

Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.

Position Summary
This position is responsible for the collection, coordination, processing and quality control of clinical trial data. This includes pre and post research activities, internal and external to the clinical setting. Responsible for implementation and conducting data management and compliance of multiple research projects. Oversees and participates in subject screening, testing, and data management and specimen processing for a multi-faceted investigation.
Duties & Responsibilities

• Collaborate with clinical and regulatory coordinators to document and report study patient enrollment, treatment, and follow-up into sponsor’s database, including protocol adherence, adverse events, and treatment outcomes.
• Review and synthesize information from medical records (clinic notes, pathology reports, radiology reports, patient questionnaires, etc.) to extract industry, cooperative, and investigator-initiated trial data as specified by research protocol.
• Prepare documents and coordinate the study team, including principal investigators and pharmacists, for internal and/or external compliance monitor review/audit. Participate in the review/audit process to ensure oncologic clinical trials can be conducted at UIC.
• Handle, process, and ship specimens (blood, bone marrow, tumor tissue, etc.) per study guidelines and safety regulations.
• Manage stock of study kits and other relevant research supplies.
• Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• A minimum of a Bachelor degree in science or a related field required.
• At least one year experience in a research discipline in a healthcare related field required.
• IRB and IATA certification preferred or must be completed within 90 days of employment.
• Experience with electronic medical records and conduct of clinical hematology and oncology research studies a plus.
• Knowledge of fundamental research concepts and methodology, practices and procedures of research methods required.

The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.

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Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.