Clinical Research Coordinator – CNS & Behavioral Health - Chicago, IL Clinical Research
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About the job
Clinical Trials Coordinator – CNS & Behavioral Health
IMA Clinical Research | Chicago, IL
Full-Time | $60,000–$65,000
Help shape tomorrow's psychiatric and CNS treatments. At IMA Clinical Research, you'll be the steady, trusted presence guiding participants through every step of their study journey - while gaining hands-on experience across our Phase II–IV trial portfolio (we do not conduct Phase I studies). Position includes some evening hours, if needed.
What You'll Do
- Run day-to-day trial operations, keeping studies on protocol and on track
- Coordinate scheduling, procedures, assessments, and follow-up visits
- Perform phlebotomy and handle specimen collection/processing
- Be the go-to liaison between participants, investigators, sponsors, and CROs
- Keep source documents and case report forms audit-ready
- Support monitoring visits and regulatory reviews
- Assist with safety reporting and participant retention
What You Bring
- 2+ years coordinating clinical research studies
- Phlebotomy proficiency
- Bachelor's degree
- CNS, psychiatry, psychology, neuroscience, or behavioral health research experience a plus
- Strong multitasking across active studies
- CCRC certification a plus, not required
Why You'll Want to Stay
- $60,000–$65,000
- Medical, dental, vision
- 401(k) with employer match
- PTO, company holidays, plus a floating holiday
- Tuition reimbursement & student loan repayment assistance
- Paid parental leave
- Real advancement paths in a growing CRO
Join a team turning rigorous research into real treatment options. Apply today.
The IMA Group is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer Our Government Services Division supports local, state, and federal agencies and delivers professional and objective medical and psychological examinations as well as ancillary services. Our Payer Services Division meets the evaluation and screening needs of Carriers, TPAs, Public Entities and Employers and includes behavioral health and physical medicine specialty services, working with a wide range of organizations within the workers' compensation, disability, liability, and auto markets. Our Clinical Research Division performs all types of Phase II-IV clinical trials in multiple therapeutic areas through a flexible nationwide network of site locations and virtual capabilities.
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